Scholarship Opportunity

Mr. Jimmie Dick Carter Scholarship

Offered by Southern AgCredit

The Mr. Jimmie Dick Carter Scholarship supports a graduating high school senior or current Mississippi State University student pursuing agriculture or a related field at Mississippi State University.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineMarch 17, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend Mississippi State University or a current Mississippi State University student.
  • Major or plan to major in agriculture or a related field such as agricultural economics or agricultural business.
  • Be a current Southern AgCredit borrower or the child, grandchild, or spouse of a current Southern AgCredit borrower.
  • Not have previously received the Jimmie Dick Carter Scholarship.

Requirements

  • Complete the Jimmie Dick Carter Scholarship application.
  • Provide grades and transcript information.
  • Provide information about leadership and extracurricular involvement.
  • Complete the required essay.
  • Provide all additional materials requested on the current application.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm your qualifying Southern AgCredit borrower relationship.
  2. 2Confirm that you attend or plan to attend Mississippi State University in an agriculture-related field.
  3. 3Complete the Jimmie Dick Carter Scholarship application.
  4. 4Prepare the required academic, leadership, extracurricular, and essay materials.
  5. 5Submit the complete application by the current deadline.

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