Mississippi Scholars Program
- College & Career Readiness
Mississippi Scholars Program
Mississippi Scholars is an effort by area business and school volunteers to encourage students to complete challenging courses during high school that will prepare them for jobs or higher education after graduation. Graduating as a Mississippi Scholar means a student:
- Acquires advanced academic skills.
- Develops sound decision making and critical thinking skills.
- Is prepared for college and reduces the likelihood of needing costly remedial courses.
- Is a stronger candidate for certain types of financial aid and scholarships.
- Has advanced opportunities for placement and future advancement with local and international employers.
- Receives special recognition for their academic achievements during high school and upon graduation.
The course of study for a student to graduate as a Mississippi Scholar for seniors is as follows:
- English: Same as OSHS English graduation requirements
- Math: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, and one credit of comparable content or rigor beyond Algebra II
- Science: Biology, Chemistry and two additional science units of comparable rigor
- Social Studies: Same as OSHS graduation requirements
- Arts: Same as OSHS graduation requirements
- Advanced Electives: Two levels in the same foreign language or a fifth math or science of higher rigor
- Additional Requirements: 80 hours of volunteer service, 2.5 GPA on a 4 point scale, 95% school attendance throughout high school, less than 4 days of ISI, no OSS, no AEC placement, 18 ACT composite score
An application MUST be completed and submitted to the Counselors’ Office by the end of the third quarter.
NOTE: Mississippi Scholars Requirements are subject to change. Visit www.mississippischolars.net for more information.
- OSHS