Scholarship Application
Academic Scholarship Qualifications:
2.5 GPA or higher/Official ACT or SAT Score/Provide Official Transcript
Any Mississippi high school senior may apply.
Applicants must comply with each line item below.
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of a county in Mississippi. Applicants may attend any local high school but must be an active member in a non-profit organization with preference to a church affiliation. Must include a letter of verification from the organization secretary on their letterhead.
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher. Please note that the GPA score must be printed on the official transcript.
- Applicant must provide an application, official high school transcript (All transcripts must have an official seal on it), official ACT or SAT Score (Printouts will not be accepted unless it is signed and notarized by your School Representative/Counselor}, photo, and proof of acceptance to a two year/four-year institution of higher learning or trade school.
- Applicant must type a two (2) page double spaced, 12 pt. font Times New Roman essay with a 1” margin to include information about yourself, the name of the school you graduated from, your educational goals, the name of the college/trade school you will be attending and your professional aspirations. Tell how this award can help you achieve these goals and why you should receive this award.
- Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. One must be from a community/church leader. References must include a telephone number, be signed, and placed in a sealed envelope.
- All information can be mailed to: (Hand delivered scholarship packets will not be accepted.)
T. Ferrell –Wiley Ministries
Post Office Box 62
New Albany, MS 38652
Access the Scholarship Application by clicking the “Download” button.
Incomplete applications and any applications received after June 30, 2025, will not be considered.
Applications must be received/postmarked by June 30, 2025.