POW/MIA Children Scholarship
Eight-semester tuition scholarship at any Mississippi state college for children of POW/MIA service members.
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Eligibility
Children of any armed services member whose official home of record is Mississippi and who is officially reported as POW or MIA.
Covers tuition (excludes books, food, supplies, and extracurricular fees) for up to eight semesters.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.msva.ms.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Mississippi state agency before applying.
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