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Joyce Carracci Scholarship

Potential should not be dimmed by the cost of the next step.

A family rooted beneath a flowering magnolia tree

Who this is for

Start with the person. Then build the response.

Eligible students pursuing education and a stronger future through the scholarship’s published application cycle.

How it works

A clear path when the cycle opens.

01

Review the cycle

Read the current eligibility rules, deadlines, and required materials when the application window is announced.

02

Prepare

Gather the documents and written responses listed for that cycle without guessing at requirements.

03

Apply

Submit the complete application by the published deadline for review under the current scholarship criteria.

Our promise to you

We will listen first—and help you find the next right door.

Every situation is different. We will take time to understand what is happening, be honest about what we can offer, and explain the next step clearly. If another partner is better equipped to help, we will do our best to connect you. Your information and your story will be treated with care, dignity, and respect.

There is a door for you

Choose the next step that fits today.

Come through the door that fits today—ask for help, serve alongside us, or help keep the porchlight on for another Mississippi neighbor.

Ask about the scholarship