Delta State University will soon launch a new scholarship for teachers and first responders.
University officials announced the creation of the Delta Heroes scholarship on Tuesday. The new financial assistance program is designed to support graduate students from Mississippi who serve communities across the Delta region through careers in education, law enforcement, and emergency response.
The scholarship is intended to recognize and assist individuals who make a lasting impact through public service while pursuing advanced degrees at Delta State.
The Delta Heroes scholarship is open to first-time graduate students who are degree-seeking and reside in Mississippi. Eligible applicants must enroll in at least six credit hours per semester and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The scholarship will provide recipients up to $1,200 per year.
Eligible professions include law enforcement personnel and related staff members, K-12 teachers and school office staff, and first responders including firefighters and emergency medical technicians. Nursing professionals are not included in the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program.
Applicants will also be required to submit a letter from a supervisor verifying employment in an eligible field.
“Delta State University has long been committed to serving the people and communities of the Mississippi Delta,” Delta State President Dr. Daniel J. Ennis said. “The Delta Heroes Scholarship recognizes the dedication of the individuals who protect, educate and serve our communities every day while helping make graduate education more accessible for those professionals.”
The Delta Heroes scholarship will be available to eligible students beginning in the upcoming fall semester.
