- College of Education and Human Development

Development, Internship, and Scholarships Opportunities

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.

Scholarships 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.

Federal 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.

MTAG- 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.

Upward 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

13th. Foundations of Reading (Dr. Caffey)

15th. MS Code of Ethics (Dr. Carter)

February

10th. Principles of Learning & Teaching (Dr. Caffey)

17th. Response to Intervention “RTI” Process (Dr. Dixon)

24th. Praxis Core (Dr. Caffey)

March

3rd. Resume Building for Educators (Career Services.JSU)

17th. Curriculum Instruction & Assessment (Dr. Caffeyy

April

7th. OPEN

14th. Educational Use of Social Media (MS. Association of Educators)