Development, Internship, and Scholarships Opportunities
Scholarships, fellowships, and grants for College of Education students — plus the Teaching Tuesday professional-development series.
Scholarships and grants
The College of Education offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships designed to help you and your family pay for university. Scholarships and grants are types of gift aid that do not have to be repaid. They may take the form of university scholarships, federal or state grants, or outside scholarships.
Scholarship sources
2026 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
We are excited to share that the 2026 Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Teacher Quality & Retention Program (TQRP) application is now open and will be accepted January 22 through February 22, 2026.
Read more about the TMCF programFederal Pell Grant
Federal Pell Grants usually are awarded only to undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need and have not earned a bachelor’s, graduate, or professional degree.
Read more about Federal Pell GrantsMTAG – MS Tuition Assistance Grant
Created by the Mississippi Legislature, this program is designed to provide financial assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved public and private not-for-profit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities. The primary objective of MTAG is to provide educational opportunities for students who wish to pursue postsecondary education in the state and do not already benefit from federal need-based aid.
Read more about MTAGUpward Bound Math and Science Summer 2026 Tutor and Mentor Positions
These paid summer positions are open to all students from all post-secondary institutions. Selected mentors will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting high school participants as they:
- Strengthen academic skills
- Explore college and career pathways
- Engage in a rigorous and enriching summer learning experience
Teaching Tuesday 2026 schedule
“Teaching Tuesday” is a regular collaborative learning and professional growth event series hosted by the college to bring students, educators, and community partners together.
January
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| 13th | Foundations of Reading (Dr. Caffey) |
| 15th | MS Code of Ethics (Dr. Carter) |
February
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| 10th | Principles of Learning & Teaching (Dr. Caffey) |
| 17th | Response to Intervention “RTI” Process (Dr. Dixon) |
| 24th | Praxis Core (Dr. Caffey) |
March
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| 3rd | Resume Building for Educators (Career Services.JSU) |
| 17th | Curriculum Instruction & Assessment (Dr. Caffeyy) |
April
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| 7th | OPEN |
| 14th | Educational Use of Social Media (MS. Association of Educators) |