Scholarship Opportunity

Mississippi Car Tag Stipend Program

Offered by Mississippi Nurses Foundation

The Mississippi Car Tag Stipend Program provides financial assistance to nursing students and nurses pursuing nursing degrees in Mississippi, using funds generated through Mississippi Nurses Car Tag sales.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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

2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensApril 1, 2026
DeadlineJuly 30, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be pursuing a nursing degree in the state of Mississippi.
  • Meet the applicable criteria for associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral nursing students.
  • Graduate-level applicants must provide their Mississippi nursing license number.
  • Meet all additional Mississippi Nurses Foundation Car Tag Stipend requirements for the applicable degree level.

Requirements

  • Complete the Student Information Form.
  • Provide the applicable Nurses License Plate Number.
  • Provide a Mississippi nursing license number if applying at the master's or doctoral level.
  • Submit a letter from the School of Nursing verifying enrollment and anticipated completion date.
  • Submit an official transcript of college credit.
  • Provide three letters of reference.
  • Submit the required 500-word essay.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the Car Tag Stipend criteria for your nursing degree level.
  2. 2Complete the Student Information Form.
  3. 3Obtain enrollment verification from your School of Nursing.
  4. 4Request an official transcript and three reference letters.
  5. 5Prepare the required 500-word essay.
  6. 6Submit all materials to the Mississippi Nurses Foundation by the published deadline.

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