Mississippi Rural Medical and Science Scholars Program

Ann Sansing
662.325.4043
asansing@ext.msstate.edu

Jasmine Harris-Speight
662.325.6640
jrh667@msstate.edu

The Mississippi Rural Medical and Science Scholars program is designed to expose high school students to the day-to-day practice of medicine and sciences in rural areas and the academic requirements necessary to become a physician or other healthcare professional.

Scholars participate in an in-person summer program at Mississippi State University where they will take a college-level course (Introduction to Health Professions) and participate in a variety of practical learning activities.

The program will take place June 9-21, 2024.

Mississippi students completing the junior year of high school who have achieved a minimum composite ACT score of 20 and whose grades are in line with their ACT score are eligible to apply.

The program fee of $2,600 includes tuition, housing, textbooks, materials, some meals, and the program application fee.

Up to 30 scholarships are available, based on financial need. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Links to the program brochure and application form are available on the program website. Follow the instructions in the how to apply section of the brochure.