Scholarship for Children of Prisoners of War and Persons Missing in Action (POW/MIA Children's Scholarship)
Covers eight semesters of tuition at any Mississippi state-supported college or university for the child of a Mississippi service member who is a prisoner of war or missing in action. It does not cover books, food, school supplies, materials, or extracurricular activity fees.
Who it is for
Children of a Mississippi-resident service member who is officially listed as a prisoner of war or missing in action.
Focus: Surviving spouses and families
Before you start
How you apply: Application path varies.
Apply through the financial aid office at the Mississippi state college or university you plan to attend, or contact the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board for help getting started.
How to apply
- Contact the Mississippi Veterans Affairs Board to confirm eligibility as the child of a POW or MIA service member.
- Contact the financial aid office at the Mississippi state-supported college or university you want to attend.
- Apply for the scholarship through that school's financial aid office each semester.
Deadline: Set by each school's financial aid office, so timing depends on which Mississippi college or university you attend. (Deadline varies)
Verified as of 2026-07-05. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.