FAITH Scholarship

The FAITH Scholarship, administered by the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, supports current and former foster youth pursuing higher education. To qualify, applicants must be Mississippi residents under age 25 who were in the legal custody of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services or resided in a qualified residential facility at any point since reaching age 13. This renewable award helps cover college expenses by bridging the gap between other grant aid and the student's total cost of attendance.

To apply, students must complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the Mississippi Aid Application. The Mississippi Aid Application is open from October 1 to September 15 each year. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and reapply annually to renew their funding. This program ensures that eligible foster youth have the financial support needed to attend participating postsecondary institutions within the state.