NGAMS Scholarship
National Guard Association of Mississippi · Free to apply
Award
$2,000
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 1, 2027
- closes in 81 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the NGAMS Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Mississippi
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
- GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must be an NGAMS Active or Digital Life Member, or a dependent of one.
- Must be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or trade school program.
- Applicants may receive a maximum of two NGAMS scholarship awards in their lifetime.
Good to know
- Deadline is for the 2027-2028 award year cycle.
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Requires MS residency
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Requires 2.5+ GPA
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About the scholarship
This scholarship supports active or digital life members of the National Guard Association of Mississippi and their dependents. Awardees receive a one-time grant for trade school, undergraduate, or graduate studies. Selection requires maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA, submitting academic records, and providing a recommendation letter.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Fill out and submit the online application form between December 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027.
- 2Email or mail a copy of your official high school, college, university, or technical school transcript.
- 3Submit one to three letters of recommendation from an instructor or professor.
- 4Provide a copy of your FAFSA SAR or a one-page financial needs statement.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year. Applications typically open in December.
- Applications open
- December 2026
- Applications close
- February 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the NGAMS Scholarship
How much is the NGAMS Scholarship worth?
The NGAMS Scholarship awards $2,000.
When is the NGAMS Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is February 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 1 each year. Applications typically open in December.
When do NGAMS Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in December, and close February 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the NGAMS Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Mississippi; Open to high school seniors and current college students; GPA of 2.5 or higher (unweighted).
Does the NGAMS Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application does ask for 1 recommendation and a transcript. Expect to spend about 1.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the NGAMS Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Mississippi residents and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 1.8 hrs of work.
Is the NGAMS Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The NGAMS Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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