College of Forest Resource Scholarship applications are accepted from January to April 1 of each year. Freshmen should complete the Mississippi State University Scholarship Resume online through their Admission application on the MSU web page. For more information, contact the CFR Office of Academic Affairs at 662.325.2624.
Students must submit a CFR Scholarship Application prior to April 1 to be considered for a departmental scholarship. Renewal of scholarships are based on Fall grade reports each year. Renewal of a scholarship is competitive. Applications are available from the CFR Office of Student Services, Box 9680, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762.
For more information on CFR scholarships, contact us at the CFR Office of Student Services, Box 9680, Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762 or send an e-mail to rsingleton@cfr.msstate.edu.
Bynum L. Meeks Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of Bynum L. Meeks. Candidates must be full time juniors or seniors in the Forest Management Option within the Department of Forestry or one of the following options within the Department of Forest Products: Wood Industry Management or Wood Materials Science. Students must have completed the summer field session and be a resident from one of the following counties: Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Hinds, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln, Madison, Pike, Walthall, Warren, and Wilkinson.
Columbia Forest Products Annual Scholarship
Funded by Columbia Forest Products of Trumann, Arkansas. This scholarship is awarded to Forest Products students with an interest in lumber, composite, or related areas with a GPA of 2.8 or higher. Summer internship is possible.
Davis and Ann Mortensen Endowed Scholarship in Forest Resources
Established in December of 1999 by a generous contribution from Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Mortensen. Candidates must have a composite ACT score of 26, have records of academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership skills.
Forest Products Endowment Fund Scholarship
Supported by income from funds donated by friends and supporters of the Forest Products Laboratory; awarded to Forest Products students on the basis of academic record and merit.
Ham Sanders Scholarship
Sponsored by Mrs. Ham Sanders in honor of her husband. The award is based on need, character, and academic achievement or any combination of these. Preference is given to students studying Wood Science and Technology.
Mississippi Lumber Manufacturers' Association (MLMA) John L. Mabry Memorial Annual Scholarships
Mississippi Lumber Manufacturer's Association (MLMA) provides two scholarships in memory of John L. Mabry. These scholarships are awarded to one Forestry Management major and one Forest Products major with an emphasis on the forest products industry each year. Candidates must be full time students, have demonstrated academic achievement, be of good moral character, and have demonstrated leadership ability and financial need.
