# FAITH Scholarship

> Amount varies from Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid. Deadline Sep 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/faith-scholarship
- Provider: Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid (State)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Sep 15, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ms
- Official page: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/programs/faith-scholarship/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this 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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MS
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 2
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college
- Must be a Mississippi resident who is a current or former foster youth under age 25. Must have been in the legal custody of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services or lived in a qualified residential facility at any time since age 13.

## How to apply

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit the Mississippi Aid Application online. Additionally, eligible applicants must apply for an Educational and Training Voucher through the Department of Child Protection Services.

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