MSBA Scholarship

Supporting Mississippi students and strengthening our future workforce through education.

About the MSBA Scholarship

Advancing students in manufacturing, engineering, and related fields

The MSBA Scholarship supports Mississippi students pursuing degrees aligned with manufacturing, engineering, advanced materials, and related disciplines. The scholarship provides annual awards to high-achieving juniors to help develop Mississippi's future workforce.

In 2011-2012, endowed scholarship funds were established at four Mississippi universities. These endowments provide two $1,000 academic scholarships each year at every participating university for students with at least a 3.0 GPA who meet program criteria.

Participating Institutions

Annual awards and areas of study

  • Jackson State University - manufacturing & design technology
  • Mississippi State University - industrial & systems engineering (Bagley College of Engineering)
  • University of Mississippi - fields within the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
  • University of Southern Mississippi - School of Polymers & High Performance Materials or Industrial Technology

Community College Support: An additional scholarship encourages early career pathways at Itawamba Community College for full-time students demonstrating scholastic ability and financial need.

Updates & Spotlights

Recent scholarship stories and recipients

Read recent student spotlights and check back for new features as additional recipients are highlighted during the year.