Donate
Gifts to the Foundation, no matter the size, improve the quality of life for not only the students and faculty of MSMS, but also to our community. Donating to the Foundation helps improve areas of the school such as: new equipment, Residential Life, student activities, supplies, supplement the school’s operating budget, and scientific research.
General Fund
The General Fund, due to the flexibility, allows for the Foundation to use donations in areas with the most immediate need. The money can be used for small program costs, student needs, school needs, larger fund-raising costs, scholarships, and matching grants.
Annual Fund
The Annual Fund, a restricted fund, is exclusively for the benefit of the school. All of the donation dollars received will help to supplement the school’s operating budget. Funds collected each year will be used for the most immediate needs of the school.
Room & Board Fee Assistance Fund
In 2008, the Mississippi Legislature passed house bill HB513 which initiated a room and board fee of $500 per semester for each student attending MSMS. The bill allowed for students who met the state requirements of poverty to be exempt from the fee. Unfortunately, a gap exists between the definition of poverty and the reality for some families. The alumni and past parents started a Room and Board Fee Assistance Fund to help offset the cost of the fee for these families. The fund has also helped families in poverty with required school fees. The donation dollars to this fund are restricted so all donations need to be earmarked.
Scholarships
MSMS is a stepping stone for many students to achieving a lifelong dream. To help accomplish these dreams, college scholarships have been started by alumni and friends of MSMS.
Give It Your Way
You can support MSMS in many different ways. You can make a gift, volunteer your time, attend an event, or recommend the school to someone. Whatever your contribution, you will have an impact on the MSMS community.