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When you choose Jones College, affordable education plus numerous scholarship options are available to help you meet your tuition expenses.

Jones offers scholarship categories with a fit for a wide selection of students. One may be just right for you. Academic Scholarships are based on ACT scores and valedictorian and salutatorian honors. Career and Technical scholarships take into account high school GPA’s. Service Scholarships are awarded to qualifying students who participate in campus organizations. Paid internships offer invaluable work experience.

If you have any questions or need advice concerning scholarship funds, contact scholarships@jcjc.edu or call 601-477-4257.

2025 - 2026 Academic Scholarships


The Presidential Excellence Scholarship

  • Awarded to Valedictorians and Salutatorians
  • ACT 29+
  • Semester GPA 3.25 or higher
  • $2,468 per semester

Academic Distinction Scholarship

  • Awarded to students with an ACT of 25 - 28
  • Semester GPA 3.0 or higher
  • $1,205 per semester

Academic Achievement Scholarship

  • ACT 21-24
  • Semester GPA 2.75 or higher
  • $615 per semester

Rising Excellence Scholarship

  • ACT 18-20
  • Semester GPA 2.5 or higher
  • $310 per semester

Rising Leadership Scholarship
(Internal Only)

  • The Rising Leadership is awarded to the top academic achieving students graduating from accredited Mississippi high schools. The number of scholarships given depends on the school’s classification in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). The class ranking is reported by the high school counselor or administrator.
  • Semester GPA 3.0 or higher
  • $1,875 per semester

Career and Technical (CTE) Scholarships

Service Scholarships

Students who participate in specified campus programs at Jones can apply for varying scholarship amounts based on areas of participation, availability and other criteria determined by each department and organization. Contact information is listed for each available scholarship.

Art
mark.brown@jcjc.edu

Athletic Manager/Trainer-
Jones College Athletics

Bobcat Brigade
hanna.burnette@jcjc.edu
rachel.jefcoat@jcjc.edu

Cheerleading
kayla.hankins@jcjc.edu

Concert Band
tamiko.bridges@jcjc.edu

Concert Choir
imgyu.kang@jcjc.edu

Jazz Band
tamiko.bridges@jcjc.edu

Jones OnStage
bruce.smith@jcjc.edu

Journalism
kelly.atwood@jcjc.edu

Livestock
leanne.kilgore@jcjc.edu

Marching Band (Fall Semester)
tamiko.bridges@jcjc.edu

Musical Theatre
bruce.smith@jcjc.edu

Radionian
kelly.atwood@jcjc.edu

Symphonic Band (Spring Semester)
tamiko.bridges@jcjc.edu

Yearbook
kelly.atwood@jcjc.edu

Paid Internship

Mobirise

Internships will be offered through participating departments, organizations, etc. on the Jones College main or satellite campus(es). Selection for paid internships will be based on student eligibility requirements.

Each department and/or organization will determine the eligibility of students.

The Office of Financial Aid will determine eligibility to meet the Department of Education’s aid requirements.

Other Scholarships


Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships have differing criteria based on regulations of the Mississippi Board of Community Colleges and the National Junior College Athletic Association.

Contact:
Chris Robinson
Athletic Director
(601)477 - 1237
chris.robinson@jcjc.edu


The Board of Supervisors Scholarship

The Board of Supervisors Scholarship is awarded for tuition only (fees, books, lab fees, meals, dorm, etc. are NOT included) if a balance remains after all applicable federal grants, state grants, and scholarships have been awarded.

The scholarship is available for 70 hours maximum toward any degree or certificate program. If additional aid is received after the scholarship award has been posted, the scholarship amount may be subject to change.

The Board of Supervisors Scholarship applies only to students attending Jones College and is non-transferable.

Each semester’s award requires completion of course work, regardless of the grade earned. If the student voluntarily withdraws or is withdrawn by the college due to excessive absences, the student will be liable for any prorated balance due. Outstanding balances may affect the student’s ability to enroll in future courses.

This scholarship is non-refundable.

How to qualify for the Board of Supervisors' Scholarship:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and current legal resident of the county (Jasper, Greene, or Smith County) awarding the scholarship. If the applicant is a dependent, parents must be residents of the county. (Proof may be required)
  • Complete and submit: a Jones College admissions application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov, the Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) at www.mississippi.edu/financialaid/ (September 15 deadline- Fall and Spring).
  • Apply for JCJC Foundation/Institutional Scholarships
  • Take the National ACT or Residual ACT prior to admission and meet all JCJC admission requirements.

How to continue participation in the Board of Supervisors' Scholarship:

  • Submit the required financial aid each school year.
  • Maintain a 2.5 grade point average each semester. A grade point average below 2.5 will result in the forfeiture of award for the next enrolled semester. Students may regain eligibility after earning a 2.5 or better in a subsequent semester and administrative review.
  • Pay all fees not covered by the scholarship before enrolling in the next semester.

If one of the above requirements is not met during any semester, the student may not be eligible for the scholarship and will be notified by the Scholarship Office.



Foundation Scholarships

The JCJC Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit corporation that provides support for the college and its students. The Foundation provides a variety of scholarships to qualifying individuals each year.

Foundation Scholarship


Honors Institute

Awarded to members of the Charles Pickering Honors Institute. The scholarship will be applied with other awarded scholarships not to exceed $500 or the applicable charges.


Pageant Scholarships

A $500 scholarship is awarded to the Distinguished Young Women winner, Miss Hospitality winner and Miss Hospitality top four (4) alternates throughout the State of Mississippi. Students who qualify for this scholarship must accept it during the fall semester immediately following its presentation. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. This scholarship is available only for the first pageant win and cannot be awarded for subsequent wins.

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Scholarship Guidelines and Criteria for Scholarships

Scholarships will be administered in the following order

  1. Service Scholarships (tie the student to the institution)
  2. Academic Scholarships (student receives the most beneficial one)

General criteria applying to Institutional Scholarships

  • There is not an application process to determine the institutional scholarship eligibility. A student’s scholarship will be applied based on the information provided during the admissions process or determined by the club/organization.

  • A student can combine institutional and service scholarships to cover tuition and room. The stacking of scholarships will not cover the cost of meal plans or other costs.

  • A student may only receive one academic scholarship or the CTE Scholarship. The scholarship that most benefits the student will be automatically applied to the student’s account. No application or contract is required.

  • Academic scholarships must be accepted within one year of high school graduation (exception for military service and Presidential Excellence).

  • If a student transfers from another college, all work transferred must meet the requirement to maintain the scholarship regarding hours passed and GPA as if the classes were completed at Jones College.

  • Scholarships are limited to four regular semesters.
    Scholarships must be utilized during a student’s first four semesters at Jones College. Each scholarship will be split equally between four (4) semesters. Scholarships cannot be combined for fewer semesters to receive the overall maximum allowed. Institutional scholarships do not cover out-of-state fees. A student cannot bank or defer a scholarship for use in later semesters.
    Eligible scholarships will only be awarded during the fall and spring semesters. Institutional scholarships are not awarded during summer enrollment.

  • Scholarship recipients are expected to remain enrolled in a minimum of 15 hours until the completion of the semester. (Exceptions on semester hours may be made for students in certain CTE and Nursing programs.) If a student chooses to enroll in more than fifteen (15) hours, they may be required to pay the difference in tuition and fee cost.

  • Students are expected to attend class(es) as scheduled. Failure to attend classes that result in a grade of ‘FA’ will result in the loss of scholarship for the subsequent semester.

  • Scholarships will not pay for campus violations, missed proctored exams, or other non-education related expenses.

  • Scholarship recipients should abide by the College Code of Conduct. A student may be removed from school for the violation of the Code of Conduct as listed in the Student Handbook of Jones College and upon such removal will be required to repay all applicable charges.

  • Students eligible to receive any institutional scholarship should apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as applying for any eligible aid through the Department of Financial Aid of Mississippi (MTAG, MESG, FAITH and HELP). State aid, federal aid, Jones College Foundation scholarships and County Board of Supervisors grants will not affect institutional scholarship awards except where federal and/or state guidelines mandate.

  • Institutional scholarships cannot exceed institutional costs. Scholarships may be reduced based on Federal Financial Aid guidelines as well as state and local policies. Jones College reserves the right to change any and all fees at any point in the semester.


Maintain eligibility for an institutional scholarship

  • Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA, successfully complete fifteen (15) hours per semester, and not earn a grade of ‘FA’ in any of the class(es) enrolled for the semester.

  • Presidential Excellence Scholarship recipients must pass 15 semester hours and maintain a 3.25 GPA.
  • Academic Distinction- GPA 3.0
  • Academic Achievement- GPA 2.75
  • Rising Excellence- GPA 2.5
  • Rising Leadership- GPA 3.0
  • CTE Scholarship- GPA 2.5
  • All other scholarships- GPA 2.5

  • If a student fails to meet the scholarship requirements, the scholarship will be suspended. The semester of suspension is counted as one semester of eligibility for the scholarship. Once the student meets the semester hour and GPA requirements, the scholarship may be applied to the student’s account for future semesters.

  • A student may appeal a scholarship suspension by submitting relevant documentation to the scholarship committee within the semester they are appealing for scholarship reinstatement. An appeal will not be accepted for a semester that has ended. Students will receive notification from the scholarship coordinator once their appeal has been reviewed.

  • Scholarships cannot be redeemed for cash value or distributed as a refund. Students receiving aid from their county grant program may have their scholarships adjusted based on the rules of the county providing aid.