Rankin County Forestry Association Endowed Scholarship

Mississippi State University

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 8/5/2025

Closes: 3/1/2026

The Rankin County Forestry Association Endowed Scholarship is available to students at Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in forest resource-related fields are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to students from Rankin County, Mississippi, who demonstrate strong community ties.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Minimum 2.50 overall GPA, with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in courses within the major

Resident of the U.S.

Attend Mississippi State University College of Forest Resources

College junior or senior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Studying in a forest resourcerelated field

Fulltime student

Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership Preference is given to students from Rankin County, Mississippi, who demonstrate strong community ties.