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Nissan North America, Inc.

NISS – Nissan Scholarship

A competitive state scholarship funded by Nissan North America, Inc. to assist Mississippi high school graduates attending Mississippi public two-year or four-year colleges. It is designed for students who plan to contribute to the state's automotive industry.

Award

Full tuition, required fees, and a book allowance

Deadline

Rolling / varies

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Rolling

Fields contributing to the automotive industryRenewable award

Who is eligible

  • Be a graduating Mississippi high school student in the current year
  • Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale after a minimum of seven semesters
  • Score a minimum of 20 on the ACT or 940 on the SAT (ACT Superscores are accepted; residual test scores are not acceptable)
  • Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application
  • Enroll full-time at a Mississippi public community college or university in a program of study leading to a first associate's or first bachelor's degree
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate financial need

What you'll need

  • Essay (200 words maximum, signed): "How do my plans for the future and my college major support the Automotive industry in Mississippi?"
  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Official ACT or SAT score report
  • Two forms of residency documentation (e.g., MS driver's license, State Tax Return, Homestead Exemption, Voter Registration, or MS Road and Bridge Privilege Tax Registration Receipt)

How to apply

  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Complete the online application through the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid system.
  • Submit two forms of residency documentation on or before the March 1 deadline.

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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Nissan North America, Inc. before submitting.