Scholarships
Our financial aid programs are generated from the basic premise that college costs are primarily a family responsibility, but our merit-based and need-based assistance in partnership with the family can assist with expenses. These are limited descriptions of scholarships and financial aid available to Jackson, MS traditional undergraduate students. Most require full-time enrollment. Belhaven Academic Scholarships/Grants and Belhaven Merit Scholarships are not stacked together. Merit Scholarships include the amount that would be awarded for the Academic Scholarship or Grant plus an additional amount for the Arts or Athletics.
| Academic Scholarship | $2,000-$10,000 and is based on high school or college academic performance and determined upon application to the college. Awards are renewable each year with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. |
| Arts Scholarship | Amount varies and is based on audition and/or portfolio review and acceptance to the program. |
| Athletic Scholarship | Amount varies and is based on coach's recommendation. With the exception of tennis, cheerleading, golf, and cross country, this scholarship cannot be combined with an academic scholarship. |
| Leadership Scholarship | $500-$1,500 per year. Based on a resume of the student's experience. This scholarship cannot be combined with an Arts, Athletic, Ensemble or Ridgway-Davis Scholarship. |
| Choir Ensemble Scholarship | $500-$1,000 per year and is based on audition and acceptance to the choir program. |
| Band or Ensemble Scholarship | $500-$1,800 per year and is based on audition and acceptance to the band or ensemble program. |
| Ridgway-Davis Scholarship | $1,000 per year and is based on academic achievement and major in Biology, Chemistry or Math. |
| Visit Scholarship | In order to understand all the benefits of an institution, you must visit the campus. At Belhaven, we are so confident that you will love what we have to offer that we want to thank you for visiting by offering you a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 each year you are enrolled) upon completion of your campus visit. Come visit BU – you'll be glad you did! In order to qualify for the visit scholarship one must visit prior to August 1 of the year in which you enroll. |
There are a limited number of other Belhaven merit based scholarships. Contact your admission counselor for more information. |
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| Church Matching Grant | There is no limit to what your church can choose to contribute to your education. We will match up to $500 per year of what your church contributes. Download the church match application. |
| Presbyterian Scholarship Program | The Presbyterian Scholarship Program (PSP) at Belhaven will add $1000 per year to the scholarship package of any graduating high school senior who is a member of a Presbyterian Church that supports the University at $1000 or more annually. That’s a $4000 scholarship over four years which will be added to the student’s total award from Belhaven! The student must be a full-time traditional student. |
There are a limited number of other Belhaven grants awarded to students based on need. Applying for financial aid automatically considers students for these grants. |
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| Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant | $500 per year for freshman and sophomore year; $1,000 per year for junior and senior year. Based on state residency and academic achievement. Apply at www.mississippi.edu |
| Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant | $2,500 per year and is based on state residency and academic achievement. Apply at www.mississippi.edu. |
| Others | There are many other scholarships and loan program (eg. Critical Needs Teacher Loan/Scholarship, William Winter Teacher Loan/Scholarship, Higher Education Legislative Plan for Needy Students, etc). Amounts Vary. See requirements and apply at www.mississippi.edu. |
| *Each state may or may not have scholarships and grants programs. Some states allow this money to follow a student out of state. Students are advised to check with the state in which they live for more information. | |
| Pell | Up to $5,550 per year based on need. |
| SEOG | Around $1,000 per year based on need and availability |
| Teach Grant /Loan | Up to $4,000 per year based on major and an agreement to serve as a teacher in low income schools and high need fields; not need based but must file FAFSA. Students must meet Belhaven requirements. |
| Federal Wm. D. Ford Direct Student Loans | Ranges between $5,500-$7,500 per year and depends on student classification. Submission of the FAFSA is required and can be need or non-need based. |
| Federal Perkins Loan | Up to $5,500 for each year. Based on need and availability. FAFSA is required. |
| Federal Plus Loan | Up to the cost of education. Not based on need; credit worthy parents of dependent students. FAFSA is required. |
| Federal Workstudy | About $2,000 per year based on need and availability. FAFSA is required. |
