These scholarships were created for underrepresented students at Jackson State Community College. Each year, the college applies to the Tennessee Board of Regents for continued funding, which is administered by the college's Success and Innovation/Diversity Committee.
This scholarship is awarded based on a Scoring Rubric that includes points for Financial Need, Non-Traditional Students (Age 23+), 1st Generation College Student (if your parents/guardians have not earned a bachelor’s degree), Military Service, and Time to JSCC degree completion.
The Scholarship Application deadline for Spring 2025 was December 1, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified via campus email by January 10, 2025.
Please email questions to the Financial Aid Office at fao@jscc.edu or call (731) 425-2605.
JSCC Foundation Scholarships
These scholarships are provided by the Jackson State Community College Foundation and are intended to increase access to Jackson State. They are made possible by contributions from businesses, civic organizations, clubs, and individuals in the college service area. These scholarships are reserved for students who are seeking their first associate's degree.
*Please note, you must have a JSCC email address to apply.
Academic Service Scholarship
This scholarship is a state-funded program that requires 75 hours of service to the college each semester. Preference is given to students who apply by March 15th and who meet one of the following criteria: (1) Incoming freshmen who have a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and, have an ACT composite score of 19 or above. (2) JSCC sophomores who have a 3.0 GPA or better. (3) HSE (formerly called GED) of 510 or above.
Athletic Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by the Jackson State Athletic Department for men's and women's basketball, as well as women's softball and men's baseball. Contact the athletic department at (731) 425-2649 for additional information. Athletes are also encouraged to apply for federal student aid.