Scholarship Opportunity

John Wesley Johnson Legacy Fund Scholarship

Offered by Community Foundation of East Mississippi

The John Wesley Johnson Legacy Fund Scholarship supports graduating Mississippi students attending accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026-2027 Academic Year

OpensFebruary 1, 2026
DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a Mississippi resident.
  • Be a graduating high school student.
  • Be accepted as a full-time student at an accredited HBCU.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Demonstrate community service.

Requirements

  • Provide two letters of recommendation.
  • Provide documentation of HBCU acceptance.

How to Apply

  1. 1Complete the CFEM scholarship application.
  2. 2Confirm full-time HBCU acceptance.
  3. 3Submit community-service information and recommendations.