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.
Boyd Burrow Greater Jackson Chapter National Wild Turkey Federation Endowed Scholarship.
Established by the Greater Jackson Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation in memory of Boyd Burrow, a long-time member and passionate turkey hunter, this scholarship is for sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in the College of Forest Resources. Students must demonstrate acceptable academic achievement and show promise of an outstanding career in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries or Forest Products.
Charles and Carolyn Dismukes Ambassador Fund
Established by Charles and Carolyn Dismukes; awarded to select students in the College of Forest Resources. Ambassadors assist with student recruiting into the College of Forest Resources.
Durward B. and Georgene Dunn Endowed Scholarship
Established in memory of their grandchild, Georgene Elizabeth Grand, the scholarships are awarded on an annual basis.
J. S. Therrell Scholarship in Forest Resources
Supported by income from funds donated by J. S. Therrell; awarded to a student in the College of Forest Resources on the basis of potential for leadership and academic excellence, with consideration given to potential to reflect favorably on the University in his or her professional career.
South Mississippi Forest Products Annual Scholarship
Established by the company owners, Skip and Julie McCollough of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Candidates for the South Mississippi Forest Products Annual Scholarship must be in their junior or senior year, demonstrate acceptable academic achievement, and show promise of an outstanding career in Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, or Forest Products. Applicants who demonstrate financial need will be considered over other qualified students though their grade point average may be below other applicants.
Vicksburg Council of Garden Clubs Annual Scholarship
Established by the Vicksburg Council of Garden Clubs, this scholarship is to assist a full time student majoring in a degree program in the College of Forest Resources. Candidates should be a resident of Warren County, Mississippi, be in their junior or senior year of study, and have demonstrated academic achievement.
Warren and Elsie Hood Endowed Scholarship in Forest Resources
Funded by interest from a gift donated by Warren and Elsie Hood. Candidates must be full time students at Mississippi State University enrolled in a major of the College of Forest Resources, who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership ability, and financial need.
