Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson State University Scholarships & Financial Aid

Key financial aid facts for Jackson State University, gathered from the school's official website. Every fact links to the page it came from. Last checked September 28, 2026. Always confirm with the school before you apply.

Cost and financial aid

Financial aid priority deadline
April 15th each year
Source: jsums.edu
Financial aid office phone
(866)THEEJSU
Source: jsums.edu
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Scholarships offered by Jackson State University

  • Presidential Academic Scholarship

    This scholarship is for incoming freshmen with a College Preparatory Curriculum GPA of 3.5 and an ACT score of 32 or above (or an SAT score of 1420 or above).

  • Provost Academic Scholarship

    This scholarship is for incoming freshmen with a College Preparatory Curriculum GPA of 3.25 and an ACT score of 25 or above (or an SAT score of 1130+).

  • JSU Tiger Tuition Scholarship

    This scholarship is for community college graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, a minimum of 60 transferable credit hours, and an AA degree from an accredited community college.

  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

    This scholarship is for community college graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, a minimum of 60 transferable hours, an AA degree from an accredited college, and verification of active membership in Phi Theta Kappa.

  • ATLASS Scholarship

    This scholarship provides financial support for students majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Professional Interdisciplinary Studies and the Bachelor of University Studies in the form of tuition assistance.

Outside scholarships for Jackson State University students

Current awards connected to Jackson State University, HBCU students, or Mississippi residents.