Presidential ACT Scholarship (ACT 28+)**

Average Semester Value: $4,675
Average Two-Year Value: $18,700

Covers tuition and fees, dorm, and meal plan. Renewable for four semesters with:

• Completion of 15 credit hours per semester

• 3.0 semester GPA

Vice-Presidential ACT Scholarship (ACT 24–27)

Semester Value: $1,915
Two-Year Value: $7,660

Tuition scholarship renewable for four semesters with:

• Completion of 15 credit hours per semester

• 3.0 semester GPA

Tiger Merit ACT Scholarship (ACT 22–23)

Semester Value: $957.50
Two-Year Value: $3,830

Half-tuition scholarship renewable for four semesters with:

• Completion of 15 credit hours per semester

• 3.0 semester GPA

Tiger Academic Scholarship (ACT 19–21 or GPA 90+)

Semester Value: $200
Two-Year Value: $800

Renewable for four semesters with:

• Completion of 15 credit hours per semester

• 3.0 semester GPA

Note: The GPA 90+ scholarship cannot be combined with any ACT scholarship.

Additional Information

• Scholarships are available to first-time freshman students only.

• Transfer and returning students should contact the Scholarship Office for additional scholarship opportunities.

• ** Begins - Fall of 2026. Replaces the current requirement of 30+
  
  

Valedictorian/Salutatorian

Semester Value: $1,915
Two-Year Value: $7,660

Special/Career Incentive

Semester Value: $1,915
Two-Year Value: $7,660

A tuition scholarship for students who are first place winner in DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA, TSA, or any other nationally affiliated career/technical organization on the state and/or national level.

Career Incentive

Semester Value: $957.50
Two-Year Value: $3,830

A one-half (1/2) tuition scholarship for students who are a second or third place winner in DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, Skills USA, TSA, or any other nationally affiliated career/technical organization on state and/or national level.

Please note that both the Special Career Incentive and Career Incentive are renewable based on a 15 semester hour credit load each semester with a 3.0 GPA each semester for four semesters. These scholarships are for first time freshman students. Transfer and Returning Students please see the scholarship office for scholarship opportunities.

Criteria: Must be an entering freshman with demonstrated participation and contributions in a minimum of two (2) high school clubs or civic organizations and leadership ability as demonstrated by selection as an officer in a church, school, or community organization. Verification is required by the student’s high school counselor or principal. This scholarship is renewable based upon completing a 15 semester hour credit load each semester with a 3.0 GPA each semester for four semesters. (Scholarship application required)

*NOTE: These scholarships are for first time freshman students. Transfer and Returning Students please see the scholarship office for scholarship opportunities.

The Presidential Leadership Scholarship is a distinguished award granted to high school seniors who have been nominated by their principals, counselors, and career coaches for exemplifying outstanding leadership within their schools and communities. A tuition scholarship is renewable upon completing a 15-semester hour credit load each semester with a 3.0 GPA each semester for four semesters. (Scholarship application required)

Criteria: Must excel in school sponsored clubs, organizations and extra-curricular activities. A letter of recommendation is required. The scholarship is renewable based upon completing a 15 semester hour credit load each semester for four semesters with a GPA of 3.0 each semester. Awarded by the Vice President of Student’s Office. (Scholarship Application Required) * Limited Number Available*

*NOTE: These scholarships are for first time freshman students. Transfer and Returning Students please see the scholarship office for scholarship opportunities.

Participation and Competition 

These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate special abilities, skills, or talents and who are selected to participate in a related activity while attending Northeast Mississippi Community College. Activity scholarships may include band, cheerleading, chorus, piano and voice, journalism, commercial art, country western music, pom squad, theater, and Tiger Dancers.

General Eligibility Requirement (Non-Athletic Activity Scholarships):
Students receiving a Participation and Competition Scholarship must enroll in at least 12 semester hours each semester and must successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA per semester in order to remain eligible for the scholarship.

Selection is made by the respective Northeast coach, director, or instructor based upon previous exemplary performance and/or competitive tryouts.

Scholarship amounts and requirements vary according to the particular scholarship. Additional requirements may be set by the coach, director, or instructor and may also be governed by national, state, or NEMCC regulations and guidelines. Expectations and requirements will be clearly communicated in writing to the student. Failure to comply may result in the reduction or termination of the scholarship with appropriate notice.

Scholarships may not exceed the amount that could be awarded to a Mississippi resident, except where athletic regulations allow otherwise.

Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are awarded by the Athletic Department. Interested applicants should contact the head coach of the various intercollegiate sports.

Band Scholarships

Band scholarships are awarded to members of the Northeast Tiger Band. Scholarships average one-half tuition and fees and one-half room and board per semester. The Director of the Northeast Band should be contacted for additional information and application forms.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Cheerleading Scholarships

Cheerleaders at Northeast Mississippi Community College are selected by a panel of judges to represent the college at athletic events. Selections are made for one academic year based on tryouts. Cheerleaders are awarded a scholarship each semester.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Chorus Scholarships

Chorus scholarships are awarded to students who participate in the Northeast Chorus. Selections are made by the Director of the Northeast Chorus.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Commercial Art Scholarship

The Commercial Art Scholarship recipient is selected by the Department of Art. Northeast provides annually a full tuition scholarship to a commercial art student who completes commercial art work, upon request, for various departments on campus. Hours worked are equal to the tuition rate divided by the current work study hourly rate.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Country Western Music Scholarships

Country Western Music Scholarships are awarded to students who participate in the Country Western Chorus. Selections are made by the Director of the Country Western program.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Journalism Scholarships

Journalism scholarships are offered annually to freshman or sophomore editors of the student newspaper. The recipient is selected by the faculty advisor of student publications.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Music Department Scholarships

Music Department scholarships are awarded in piano and voice to talented students. Selections are made by the Music Department.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Pom Squad Scholarships

Pom Squad scholarships are awarded to outstanding dancers who perform at basketball games and other select activities. Selection is made from the Tiger Dancers. Students must participate as a Tiger Dancer to be eligible to try out for the Pom Squad. Tiger Dancers will be notified about tryouts.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Theatre Department Scholarships

Theatre Department scholarships are awarded to actors, crew members, and stagecraft applicants. Contact the Director of Theatre for more information.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.

Tiger Ambassadors

Tiger Ambassadors are offered a work-study position on a semester basis to represent and assist the college at recruiting events and college fairs, as well as assist with other duties involving prospective students. To apply, contact the Director of Enrollment Services at 662.720.7591.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this position.

Tiger Dancers

Tiger Dancer scholarships are awarded to outstanding dancers for their participation in the Northeast Tiger Band. For more information about tryouts, contact the Director of Bands.

Eligibility: Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours and successfully complete 12 semester hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for this scholarship.