Rust College

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Holly Springs, MS

University Website:  www.rustcollege.edu/
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Rust College is a historically black liberal arts college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Located approximately 35 miles southeast of Memphis, Tennessee, it is the second-oldest private college in the state. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it is one of ten historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) founded before 1868 that is still operating.

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Rust College College Scholarships

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Luard Morse Scholarship

English-Speaking Union of the United States

Up to $30,000 December 10, 2026 See Details

Description

The Luard Morse Scholarship is available to sophomore students attending Hampton University, Howard University, and United Negro College Fund institutions. This award provides round trip transportation, tuition, room and board, books, and necessary expenses for a semester at an English university.

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Luard Morse Scholarship

English-Speaking Union of the United States

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

December 10, 2026
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Description

The Luard Morse Scholarship is available to sophomore students attending Hampton University, Howard University, and United Negro College Fund institutions. This award provides round trip transportation, tuition, room and board, books, and necessary expenses for a semester at an English university.

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Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship

Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate HBCU students. You must be a certified descendant of Jesuit slaveholding within the Catholic Church in the United States to be eligible for this award. Spouses of descendants may also apply.

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Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship

Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate HBCU students. You must be a certified descendant of Jesuit slaveholding within the Catholic Church in the United States to be eligible for this award. Spouses of descendants may also apply.

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Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

Up to $10,000 October 16, 2026 See Details

Description

The Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship is available to students attending UNCF affiliated schools. You must be planning to study abroad during the upcoming spring semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship

UNCF, Inc

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

October 16, 2026
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Description

The Joseph A. Towles African Study Abroad Scholarship is available to students attending UNCF affiliated schools. You must be planning to study abroad during the upcoming spring semester and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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M S Davage Scholarship

Rust College

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The M S Davage Scholarship is available to first - time and transfer students at Rust College. You must have at least a 3.3 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 20/equivalent SAT to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required.

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M S Davage Scholarship

Rust College

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The M S Davage Scholarship is available to first - time and transfer students at Rust College. You must have at least a 3.3 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 20/equivalent SAT to be eligible for this award. An essay is also required.

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LM McCoy Scholarship

Rust College

$3,500 Varies See Details

Description

The LM McCoy Scholarship is available to first - time and transfer students at Rust College. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 18/equivalent SAT to be eligible for this award.

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LM McCoy Scholarship

Rust College

award

$3,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The LM McCoy Scholarship is available to first - time and transfer students at Rust College. You must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 18/equivalent SAT to be eligible for this award.

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Marshall County Scholarship

Rust College

$2,300 Varies See Details

Description

The Marshall County Scholarship is available to graduates from Marshall County high schools who will attend Rust College.

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Marshall County Scholarship

Rust College

award

$2,300

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Marshall County Scholarship is available to graduates from Marshall County high schools who will attend Rust College.

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Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship

Rust College

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship is open to women attending Rust College. You must be a resident of one of the following states in order to qualify: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana or Florida. You must also demonstrate financial need.

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Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship

Rust College

award

$2,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship is open to women attending Rust College. You must be a resident of one of the following states in order to qualify: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Louisiana or Florida. You must also demonstrate financial need.

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Aspiring Writer Scholarship

Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.

$2,000 April 01, 2027 See Details

Description

The Aspiring Writer Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU undergraduate students. To be considered, you must submit a five to - ten - page essay on one of two following two topics: "The importance of attending an HBCU" or "Why I want to be a writer and how literature contributes to culture and community." A minimum 3.0 GPA is also...

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Aspiring Writer Scholarship

Go On Girl! Book Club, Inc.

award

$2,000

deadline

April 01, 2027
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Description

The Aspiring Writer Scholarship is available to full - time HBCU undergraduate students. To be considered, you must submit a five to - ten - page essay on one of two following two topics: "The importance of attending an HBCU" or "Why I want to be a writer and how literature contributes to culture and community." A minimum 3.0 GPA is also...

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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago Association of REALTORS

$500 November 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.

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Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship

Chicago Association of REALTORS

award

$500

deadline

November 01, 2026
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Description

The Marki Lemons Ryhal Education Advancement Scholarship is available to African - American female students residing in underserved communities within the Chicagoland area. You must be pursuing a real estate license, OR be attending an HBCU or Chicago State University to be eligible for this award.

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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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Feeder School Scholarship

Mississippi College School of Law

award

100% of tuition

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Feeder School Scholarship is available to students entering Mississippi College School of Law. To be eligible, you must be graduating from one of the following schools: Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, Tougaloo College,...

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