Mississippi Rural Medical & Science Scholars Program

Latara Arterberry
662.325.2821
lmj58@msstate.edu

Jasmine Harris-Speight
662.325.6640
jrh667@msstate.edu

The Mississippi Rural Medical & Science Scholars program is designed to expose high school students to the day-to-day practice of medicine and sciences in rural areas and the academic requirements necessary to become a physician or other healthcare professional.

Scholars participate in an in-person summer program at Mississippi State University where they will take a college-level course (Introduction to Health Professions) and participate in a variety of practical learning activities.

The program will take place June 7-19, 2026.

Mississippi students completing the junior year of high school who have achieved a minimum composite ACT score of 20 and whose grades are in line with their ACT score are eligible to apply.

The program fee of $2,600 includes tuition, housing, textbooks, materials, some meals, and the program application fee.

There are limited scholarships available, some are county-specific. Limited scholarships will be available on a financial needs basis.

Links to the program brochure and application form are available on the program website. Follow the instructions in the how to apply section of the brochure.