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The National Guard Association of Mississippi takes great pride in assisting officers and their families obtain both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 award year will be available no later than January 1, 2026, through the deadline of March 1, 2026. On the deadline date all applications and supporting materials must be received by our office. Due to the large number of applications, we are unable to follow-up on missing items such as transcripts, etc. Once an online application is completed the applicant will receive a confirmation email. We strongly urge you to not wait until near the deadline to apply but to instead give time for all materials to arrive at our office as we are unable to extend the deadline due to the time schedule for making a decision. You may call our office at 601-354-7555 and speak to Terrie Price, Cris Crisler or David Barton, with any questions or send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to supporting you in this next chapter.

NGAMS Scholarship Application 2026

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Basic Information
Full Name*
First Middle Last Suffix
Rank, if a member of the military
Address*
Address City State Zip
Phone*
Email*
Date of Birth*
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Please choose:*
- I am an Active/Digital Life Member of the National Guard Association of Mississippi
- I am the dependent of an Active/Digital Life Member of the National Guard Association of Mississippi
Name of the Active/Digital Life Member
First Last
Relationship to the Active/Digital Life Member
NOTE: If not an Active Life Member then submission of an Active Life Membership must be submitted prior to application. Active Life Membership must remain in good standing during both application and when receiving any scholarship funds
Have you previously applied for an NGAMS Scholarship?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever been awarded an NGAMS Scholarship?
- Yes
- No
When were you awarded the Scholarship?
Scholarship that you are applying*
- Undergraduate Scholarship
- Graduate Scholarship
- Trade School
Graduate Degree(s) Sought
Concentration(s)
Undergraduate Degree(s) Sought
Concentration(s)
Trade Certificate Sought
Briefly describe your educational goals (<250 words):*
Academics: Graduate Scholarship
Previous college(s) attended
Cumulative GPA
On a scale of
Number of college credits earned to date
Total number of credits required for graduation
Expected year to receive undergraduate degree (if already graduated then list that date)
Degree received
Major
Minor
Academics: Undergraduate Scholarship
High school(s) attended
Cumulative GPA
On a scale of
Number of college credits(s) earned (if any)
Please list the institution that awarded you the college credit(s)
Cumulative GPA on college credits earned
On a scale of
Expected year to receive high school diploma (if already graduated then list that date)
Other Information
Activities
Please list all high school, military school and/or college activities (student government, class leadership, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.). List in descending order of significance. Maximum of six activities may be listed.
Activity Year(s) activity performed Role (captain, participant, officer, etc.)
Public Service
Please list public service and community activities (homeless services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with religious organizations, etc.). Do not repeat items previously listed. List in descending order of significance. Maximum of six activities may be listed.
Activity Year(s) activity performed Role (team leader, teacher, participant, etc.)
Military/Government
Please list military/government activities (ROTC/military, internships with government agencies, municipal boards, military societies, etc.). Do not repeat items previously listed. List in descending order of significance. Maximum of six activities may be listed.
Activity Year(s) activity performed Role (team leader, teacher, participant, etc.)
Employment
Please list part-time and full-time jobs you have held. List in descending order of significance. Maximum of three jobs may be listed.
Type of work Employer Position(s) held Average hours per week Year(s)
Awards
List awards, scholarships, publications and/or special recognitions you have received. List in descending order of significance. Maximum of five awards may be listed.
Essay*
Applicant will respond to the following prompt in a typed essay (maximum 750 words): Looking toward your future, what are your primary academic and career goals? Explain how your experiences, including your connection to the National Guard, have shaped these ambitions and your desire to serve your community or country. Conclude by detailing why this scholarship matters to you.
All applications must also include:

1- Copy of official high school, college, university, military and/or technical school transcripts, scanned and emailed to [email protected] or mailed to
NGAMS Scholarship Committee
Attn: Ms Terrie Price
PO Box 627
Jackson, MS 39205

2- Letter(s) of Recommendation (one minimum/three maximum) At least one academic recommended from teacher, college or university professor, or school instructor. Each letter must include relationship to applicant, length of time known, specific examples of applicant’s strengths. Letter may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to
NGAMS Scholarship Committee
Attn: Ms Terrie Price
PO Box 627
Jackson, MS 39205

3 – Submit FAFSA SAR statement explaining any financial challenges or circumstances, and an explanation of how funds will be used via email to [email protected] or mailed to
NGAMS Scholarship Committee
Attn: Ms Terrie Price
PO Box 627
Jackson, MS 39205

I hereby certify that the information provided in this application (including the essay) is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct and my own work. I hereby grant the National Guard Association of Mississippi the right to access all my current and ongoing personal and academic records and transcripts. I waive the right to access letters of recommendation written on my behalf. If awarded a scholarship, I understand that I must meet the scholarship eligibility criteria for the NGAMS Scholarship. If awarded a scholarship, I hereby grant to the NGAMS Scholarship Committee the right to use my name, biographical information, story, and picture for printed and video materials, reports, and press releases, without additional compensation. Upon request I will provide any confirmation requested by the NGAMS Scholarship Committee.
Date*
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Your Name*
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Signature*
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NGAMS Scholarship Application 2026

Basic Information

Academics: Graduate Scholarship

Academics: Undergraduate Scholarship

Other Information

All applications must also include: