# LAW – Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers & Firefighters 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/law-mississippi-law-enforcement-officers-firefighters-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/law-mississippi-law-enforcement-officers-firefighters-scholarship/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Scholarship, administered by the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, provides financial assistance to the families of first responders. This program is designed for the spouses and dependent children under the age of 23 of Mississippi law enforcement officers, full-time firefighters, or volunteer firefighters who were fatally injured or became permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty. 

Recipients must enroll full-time in an undergraduate program at a public, state-supported college or university in Mississippi. The renewable award covers the cost of tuition, required fees, and average campus housing for up to eight semesters or until the student completes a bachelor's degree. 

To apply, students must complete the state's online Mississippi Aid Application, rather than the FAFSA, and submit the necessary supporting documentation, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, and official disability or death verifications. The application period runs from October 1 – September 15.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MS
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- College types: Public college, 2-year college, 4-year college
- Must be a dependent child under age 23 or a spouse of a Mississippi law enforcement officer, full-time firefighter, or volunteer firefighter who suffered fatal injuries or became permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty.

## How to apply

Complete the online Mississippi Aid Application each academic year and submit the required supporting documentation, such as birth certificates, marriage licenses, or official disability and death verifications.

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