Eligibility and Application Process

Eligibility is Based Upon

  • NGAMS Active/Digital Life Membership or a dependent of an Active/Digital Life Member
  • Completion of the online NGAMS Application
  • Submission of copy of official transcript from applicant’s high school, college, university and/or technical school (Scanned copy via email to [email protected] is preferred)
  • Submission of at least one letter of recommendation (Scanned copy via email to [email protected] is preferred)
  • Submission of FAFSA SAR or one-page financial needs statement explaining any financial challenges or circumstances (Scanned copy via email to [email protected] is preferred)
  • The NGAMS Scholarship award will be paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the fall semester each year.
  • NGAMS maintains the right to withhold award due to fraudulent applications, disciplinary action, academic fraud, or other issue that may reflect poorly on NGAMS or that is otherwise contrary to the mission or values of the National Guard Association of Mississippi. Students will provide all requested information needed to investigate any such allegation or action. NGAMS reserves the right to recoup any amounts awarded.

Steps to Apply (Deadline for all materials for the 2026-2027 award year is March 1, 2026)

  • Be an NGAMS Active/Digital Life Member or dependent of an Active/Digital Life Member
  • Complete the online NGAMS Application
  • Submit the following documents by scanning and emailing (preferred) to [email protected] or mailing the documents to:
    NGAMS Scholarship Committee
    Attn: Ms Terrie Price
    PO Box 627
    Jackson, MS 39205

    • Submit a copy of official transcript from applicant’s high school, college, university and/or technical school.
    • Submit at least one letter of recommendation (one minimum/three maximum) from teacher, college or university professor, or school instructor.
    • Submit a copy of FAFSA SAR or one -page financial needs statement explaining any financial challenges or circumstances.

For More Information

For additional information, please contact Terrie Price at 601-354-7555.