*Applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year are open February 1st – March 31st.
Our Application Process
How It Works
- Create an account on the Online Portal
- Take eligibility quiz
- Scholarship portal matches you to scholarships you qualify for
- Complete all applications, including two email addresses for references
- Scholarship committee reviews all applicants and recommends recipients
- Board approves awards
- CFEM notifies recipient’s school
- Scholarship is awarded at the Awards Ceremony (High School Students Only)
- Funds go directly to your school
Key Dates - 2026 Cycle
February 1, 2026
Applications open on Portal
March 31, 2026
(11:59 p.m.) Deadline to submit application
March 31, 2026
(11:59 p.m.) Deadline for two letters of recommendation to be completed (emailed to recommender)
April 2026
Awards announced; school notified
July 15, 2026
(11:59 p.m.) Deadline to accept scholarship on Portal
July 2026
Scholarship payments sent to schools
Eligibility
Some scholarships may have specific requirements in addition to these:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Graduating high school senior in Clarke, Lauderdale, Kemper, Neshoba and Newton Counties
- Incoming student at a college, university, or trade/vocational school
- Demonstrated financial need and/or academic achievement
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership ability, strong athletic performance and sustained commitment to volunteer community service
What You'll Need
- Unofficial transcript
- ACT and/or SAT Scores
- Completed essays
- 2 email addresses for Letter of recommendations
Ready to Apply?
Apply
General Scholarship Application
*The Link to the application goes live on Feb 1st.
Scholarship Spotlight: Success Stories
2024 MHS Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships Awarded to MHS Students
Waters Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Awarded to Chloe Smith
Allie Carruth Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Awarded to Timia Graham.
CFEM Helping Students Achieve Their Goals
Thanks to the generosity of donors, since 2020 we have awarded over $500,000 dollars in scholarships to support students working to reach their full potential in high schools, colleges and universities nationwide.
High School Seniors and current College Students can apply for more than 25 scholarships online through our scholarship portal.