Kids' Chance of Mississippi Renewal Application 2026-2027
Description
If you can answer “YES” to these questions, please submit a short renewal application:
Previous Kids’ Chance Scholarship Recipient?
Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education?
Continuing enrollment at a university, college or technical school?
Pursuing a degree as a full-time student?
A scholarship is good for one year, but recipients may apply each year of school as long as they make satisfactory academic progress.
Applicant must pursue a college or university degree (bachelor’s or associate’s) or vocational education and training (certificate or license) on a full-time or part-time basis from an accredited university, community, technical/vocational college or proprietary school. Upon completion of the primary college or university degree, the pursuit of a master’s or doctoral degree is eligible for the scholarship award.
Renewal Applicant must timely submit a complete Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with supporting documents in accordance with all Kids’ Chance of Mississippi guidelines.
The Kids’ Chance of Mississippi Board of Directors has discretion to consider extenuating circumstances in determining eligibility.
DEADLINE FOR RENEWAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE FALL SEMESTER/QUARTER:
For fall semester/quarter, please submit a complete application and all supporting documents through Kaleidoscope by May 1st.
Applications received after the May 1st deadline will be considered on a rolling basis and are subject to the availability of funds reserved for that year.
How are scholarships awarded?
The Scholarship Committee of Kids’ Chance of Mississippi views all applications and recommends recipients to the Board of Directors. The committee is made up of representatives from the legal community, the medical profession, insurance companies, and insured employers.
Scholarships will be awarded in May of each year and announced soon thereafter. Scholarships range between $5000-$10,000 per year and can be increased or decreased subject to the availability of funds.
Through the caring contributions of various members of the community, Kids’ Chance of Mississippi is able to give young people a chance to further their education.