msfinancialaid.org Nissan Scholarship NISS Mississippi

Organisation : Nissan North America, Inc. Mississippi
Scholarship Name : NISS – Nissan Scholarship?
Applicable For : College Students
Application Deadline : 1st March
Website : https://www.msfinancialaid.org/nissan/

What is NISS – Nissan Scholarship?

Nissan North America, Inc. provides scholarship funds for applicants that will attend a Mississippi public two-year or four-year college. The applicants must be e a graduating Mississippi high school student in the current year. The application will be available October 1 each year on the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid’s website. The Nissan Scholarship can be awarded for up to four years. The Deadline of Scholarship Application is March 1.

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Eligibility Requirements of Nissan Scholarship

** Be a graduating Mississippi high school student in the current year.
** Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale after a minimum of seven semesters.
** Score a minimum of 20 on the ACT (940 on the SAT) during a national test. Residual test scores are not acceptable. ACT Superscores are accepted.
** Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application.
** Enroll full-time at a Mississippi public community college or university in a program of study leading to a first associate’s or first bachelor’s degree.
** Demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in extracurricular activities.
** Demonstrate financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
** Write and sign a brief essay (200 words maximum) on the following topic: How do my plans for the future and my college major support the Automotive industry in Mississippi?

Required Documents for Nissan Scholarship

Submission of the following on or before the deadline will constitute a “COMPLETE” application
A. Online application
B. Resume
C. Two documents verifying Mississippi residency
D. Completed needs analysis form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid – FAFSA)
E. High school transcript showing national ACT score and seven semester grades (through December). The GPA must be calculated on a 4.0 scale. Also, send a college transcript, if taking advanced placement courses.
F. Signed maximum 200-word essay describing the applicant’s plans for the future and reasons for choosing his/her particular field of study as it relates to the automotive industry.

How to Apply for Nissan Scholarship?

To Apply – New Applicants :
** Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required for all applicants and will serve as one of two required residency documents.
** Complete the online application. The online application must be completed each and every academic year for which the applicant seeks aid.
** Submit two forms of residency documentation.

Preferred Residency Documents:
** FAFSA
** Mississippi driver’s license (can be submitted electronically during the online application)
Alternate Residency Documents Accepted:
** State Tax Return (NOT Federal) for the current tax filing year. Dependent students would provide a signed copy of the first two pages of the parent’s return. Independent students would provide a signed copy of the student’s return. Am I dependent or independent?
** Homestead Exemption
** Voter Registration
** Vehicle Registration

To Apply – Renewal Applicants :
** Renewal Applicants are applicants who have previously received an award through the program.
** Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
** Complete the online application. The online application must be completed each and every academic year for which the applicant seeks aid.

Selection Process of Nissan Scholarship

A. Upon recommendation by the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, the Nissan Scholarship Selection Committee will determine the number of Nissan scholarships to be awarded annually.
B. There will be a Nissan Scholarship Selection Committee appointed each year.

C. Selection of scholarship recipients will be based on the following criteria and scoring percentages:
1. Academic achievement (50%)
2. Extracurricular activities/work/leadership/community involvement (15%)
3. Quality of applicant’s signed maximum 200-word essay described in Section 7 below (15%); and
4. Demonstrated financial need (20%)

D. If the selection committee must select recipients from applicants with similarly scored applications, selection preference should go to applicant(s) from the Hinds, Madison, Rankin tri-county area.

FAQ on Nissan Scholarship

How much is the Nissan Scholarship worth?
The scholarship will pay full tuition, required fees, and a book allowance.

Can I apply after the March 1 deadline?
No. All documents must be received on or before the March 1 deadline.

Do I have to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Yes. You do not have to send your FAFSA results to our office. We will receive the results electronically.

Is the scholarship available if I attend a college or university outside of Mississippi?
No. Recipients must attend one of Mississippi’s public two-year colleges or public four-year universities.

What is the Deadline of Nissan Scholarship?

The Deadline of Nissan Scholarship is March 1 Every Year.