Scholarship Awards.
Uplift Incorporated proudly awards annual scholarships to deserving high school seniors across Madison County — easing the path to college, trade school, and university.
A helping hand into higher education.
Every spring, Uplift's scholarship committee reviews applications from Madison County high school seniors and awards funding to students who demonstrate academic promise, financial need, community involvement, and the drive to pursue their post-secondary education.
Our scholarships are designed to go directly where students need them most — tuition, books, housing, fees, and the small-but-critical expenses that often determine whether a student finishes their first year of college.
Who can apply.
Our scholarships are open to any high school senior meeting the following criteria.
Madison County Resident
Applicant must reside in Madison County, Mississippi and attend a public, private, or home school within the county.
Graduating Senior
Must be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year and planning to pursue post-secondary education.
Academic Standing
Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale; transcripts must be submitted with the application package.
Community Service
Demonstrated record of community involvement, volunteerism, or leadership in school or neighborhood.
Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, coaches, clergy, or community leaders (not relatives).
Personal Essay
One-page essay describing educational goals, financial need, and how your community has shaped you.
The application process.
Download Application
Download the application packet directly or pick up a paper copy from your school's counseling office.
Complete Your Package
Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, community service verification, and write your essay.
Submit by Deadline
Return your complete packet by mail or email before the published deadline. Late applications cannot be considered.
Awards Ceremony
Finalists are notified in April. Recipients are recognized at our annual community awards event in May.
Next Application Window
Applications open January 15 · Deadline March 31
Where our recipients are going.
A sample of where past Uplift scholars have pursued their education.
8 Recipients
Jackson State University · Mississippi State · Hinds Community College · Holmes Community College
7 Recipients
Alcorn State University · Tougaloo College · Ole Miss · Mississippi Valley State · Vocational Training
6 Recipients
Jackson State · Millsaps College · University of Southern Mississippi · Community College transfers
Past recipient names & stories are published in our annual newsletter with family permission.
Sponsor a scholarship.
Individual donors and corporate sponsors can name a scholarship or contribute to our general scholarship fund. Every contribution is tax-deductible.