Petal Education Foundation

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF Application

• Requirements: The recipient must pursue a degree at a college or university in Mississippi. Student must have a 3.0 GPA and a letter of recommendation from the PHS principal stating promise and potential in pursuing a college degree. An essay stating financial need, a letter of recommendation, resume and transcript are required.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF Application

• Requirements: Recipient must have GPA 90 or above. They must demonstrate Christ-like characteristics, strong citizenship and compassion towards others. They must also be involved in a fine arts program. Applicants must provide three (3) letters of recommendation (one addressing citizenship, one addressing compassion toward others and one addressing fine arts involvement.) Must also provide an essay addressing how these factors have impacted your life.

  Two scholarships will be awarded.

• Award: $500
• Complete PEF Application
• Requirements: Recipient must be pursuing a technical education degree.. Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA, attending a Community College in Mississippi, and provide a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF Application

• Requirements: The recipient must be a Petal High senior who has participated in school and community service activities, while demonstrating leadership skills, roles and abilities. Student must have maintained a 2.5 GPA, obtained a letter of recommendation and provide a resume.

• Award: $500.00

• Must Complete PEF Application

• Requirements: The recipient must be a student pursuing a degree in Education or English. They must have a minimum 3.25 GPA. Must provide one letter of recommendation from a language arts teacher and an essay entitled: “My Education and Career Goals.” Selection will be determined by recommendations of PHS language arts teachers, PHS principal and the PEF Scholarship committee.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF Application

• Requirements: Recipient must be a female PHS archery student who demonstrates leadership skills. A letter of recommendation from the archery coach, transcript and list of community service is required.

   

• Award: $500.00
• Complete PEF Application
• Requirements: Recipient must have 3.0 GPA, documented community service and provide one letter of reference.

• Award: $750.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Given to PHS Senior Class President. A letter from a senior sponsor must be provided stating that the student is in good standing, resume listing accomplishments as president and transcript.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application

• Requirements: Recipient must be Christian athlete with good leadership skills and strong work ethic. Must provide a letter of recommendation and resume.

• Amount: $1000.00
• Complete the PEF application.
• If no student meets the scholarship requirements, teachers may apply.
• Requirements: Recipient must be majoring in Education. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater, provide an essay answering, “Why are you choosing a career in education?” Must provide a letter of recommendation from at least one PSD teacher.

• If no student meets the requirements, a teacher may apply through the following: Must be a PSD employee pursuing an advanced degree (Masters, Specialist, Doctorate.) They should provide a letter of recommendation from the school principal where employed and an essay answering the question “Why are you choosing to pursue an advanced degree?”

• Award: $250.00
• Requirements: Given to the student with the highest GPA among the top 25 senior athletes.
• No application needed.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipients must have a 2.5 GPA with a disability. Applicants must provide an essay about their disability. In the essay, address how a college degree would benefit them, and how they could be an inspiration to others with disabilities. Two letters of recommendation should be provided, based on “How this applicant would use a college degree to help others with disabilities.”

• Award: $250.00

• Requirements: Recipient must be enrolled in the Special Education Program at Petal High School or be a participant in one of its associated programs (ex. Project SEARCH). The student must be nominated by one of the following: student, peer, teacher or supervisor. A letter of recommendation addressing the nominee’s friendly attitude and willingness to aid other students and faculty must be provided. The recipient must be pursuing job training or employment. Funds may be used to purchase uniforms and/or equipment associated with employment. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to the Petal Education Foundation Scholarship Review Committee, P.O. Box 948, Petal, MS 39465, and be submitted by the yearly due date.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must provide an essay stating, “My Educational and Career Goals'' and two letters of recommendation. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be Petal High School athlete with a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must provide an essay stating, “How athletics has impacted my life.”

• Award Amount: $1000.00

• Complete the PEF application

• Requirements: Recipient must be a Petal High School senior who has a history of unselfish participation in the academic success of others. Applicants are required to write a one-page essay stating their desire to help others succeed and connect their desire to one of The Core Beliefs of the Petal School District, describing a specific instance where the following have been exemplified:

  • A person's potential to learn is limitless.

  • All people have intrinsic worth.

  • People are influenced more by what others do than by what they say.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be majoring in the field of education with the goal of becoming a teacher. Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA and write a paragraph stating college and career goals.

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be majoring in Accounting with a four or five year degree. Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA and been enrolled in at least one business class at Petal High School. Must provide a resume including involvement in business related clubs and activities and a letter of recommendation from a PHS business teacher.

• Priority will be given to the student majoring in accounting.

• Award: $1500.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: Recipients must be attending The University of Southern Mississippi with intentions of majoring in an area of business. Applicants must have maintained a 3.0 GPA. They must submit a resume listing community service, as well as leadership positions held in school, church or community organizations. A letter of recommendation from a principal or teacher attesting to service and leadership is required.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF Application

• Requirements: Student must be seeking a career in the medical sciences field and have maintained a 3.5 GPA. They must provide a letter of recommendation from a PHS Chemistry, Biology or Human A&P teacher. They must also have a current or former PHS science teacher who can attest to the student’s aptitude for medicine. Applicants must provide an essay stating career goals and a resume including community service. Priority will be given to students with financial need.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements:  Applicant must be a senior pursuing a degree in a health-related field of study. Must have a GPA of 2.5. Must provide an essay stating academic and career goals in the medical field, as well as a short paragraph indicating financial need.

• Award: $1000.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: Recipient must be majoring in Education and attending The University of Southern Mississippi or William Carey College. They must have 2.5 GPA and exhibit a financial need. Recipient should be an aspiring school leader.

• Award: $1200.00
• Complete PEF application
• Requirements: 
  • GPA: Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additional consideration is given to AP and Dual Credit course loads. 
  • Extracurricular Involvement: Actively participate in at least two extracurricular activities. These may include school clubs, athletics, arts, or other organized student activities. Diversity of activities and leadership roles are strongly encouraged and will receive additional consideration. 
  • Community Service: Demonstrate a strong commitment to service through volunteer work or participation in service-based projects. Applicants must provide evidence of their service and discuss its impact on their personal development. 
  • Campus Leadership: Exhibit leadership on campus through formal leadership positions (e.g., student government, club, or team leadership) or through initiatives that positively impact the school environment. 
  • Essay Requirement: Submit a 500-700 word essay detailing how leadership in extracurricular activities and community service has influenced your character and the way you conduct yourself. Applicants are encouraged to draw from their personal experiences and describe the impact teams and clubs have had in shaping their lives.

• Award: $300.00

• Complete PEF application

• Requirements: Recipient must be PHS senior with a 3.5 or better GPA and must have succeeded in the higher sciences arena (AP courses, dual enrollment, etc.) Recipient must display leadership and ability to complete a college degree program. Applicants should provide a list of all high school science courses and the grade earned, as well as 2 letters of recommendation.

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be majoring in Education and show potential for success in teaching, nursing or a healthcare profession. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, provide an essay stating financial need and letter of recommendation.

• Award: $400.00
• Complete PEF Application.
• Requirements: This annual scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a commitment to community service. The scholarship may be awarded to the same student for four consecutive years, i.e. freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years of college, for a total of $1600.00. The student must provide evidence that they are enrolled in college or university each year in July in order to receive the scholarship after the first year. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA with documentation and documented community service for all four years of high school. This scholarship will be awarded every four years, or until college career is interrupted.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF Application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a graduating senior who has been affected by a terminal illness in their immediate family. To qualify for this scholarship, a member of the applicant's immediate family (mother, father, sibling, self, close grandparent) must have or had a terminal illness. Write an essay telling your story: “How has this illness affected your life? What have you learned from this experience?” Teacher recommendations should be provided, including a brief description of how the student has grown and persevered through their ordeal, including strengths and perseverance the student has shown.

• Award: $300
• Complete PEF Application.
• Requirements: Recipient must be a graduating senior who has faced and overcome personal, academic or family-related challenges that impacted their school performance. Write an essay describing these challenges, the steps you have taken to overcome them, and the lessons learned from these experiences. A letter of recommendation must be submitted. 

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF Application.

• Requirements: Recipient must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from an adult in the applicant’s life that is not an immediate relative. Recipient can be a student pursuing any technical or vocational training at an accredited college or university or those pursuing a career as a first responder (medical A&P; law enforcement, etc.)

• Award: $500.00
• Complete PEF Application.
• Requirements: Recipient must have successfully completed the Parents As Teachers program, maintained a 2.0 GPA and write a 500 word essay on a time you made a difference in someone’s life.

• Complete PEF application.

• Varies from year to year based on contributions to the “Friends of the Foundation” Annual Campaign Scholarship Fund

• Requirements: Recipient must be a graduating senior, son or daughter of a full or part time Petal School District employee and attended PHS all four years of high school. Applicants must have maintained a 3.0 GPA.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a four-year member of the choral department, have a 3.0 GPA and be college bound. They must display high moral character and strong leadership skills. They must have a love of music. Applicants must write a 250- word essay stating, "Why you think you are worthy of this scholarship."

• Award: $500
• Complete the PEF Application.
• Requirements: Recipient must be a senior band student or Ambassador. Applicants must have a 3.5 GPA. They must submit a recommendation letter from a teacher and a paragraph or two telling about themselves. They must also write a 250–500-word essay to describe a mentor or role model who has had the greatest impact on them and why.

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must have a 2.5 GPA. Consideration is given to a student who applies for this scholarship becoming the first in their family to earn a college degree. Applicants must provide a paragraph stating the aforementioned item and a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $400.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Given to the student body president. Recipient must be a senior in good standing with Petal High School administration. This scholarship is sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club of Petal.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a senior with a GPA of 2.5. They must have participated in Robotics Club at least 2 years including their senior year and attended regional competition. Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must have been a student at PHS for at least two years. They must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have taken the ACT. Applicants must provide an essay answering, “Why I Am Majoring in Education,” and a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a choral student at PHS. Applicants must write an essay answering, “How the Choral Program at PHS and Love of Music Have Impacted My Life,” and provide two reference letters.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must provide a resume listing leadership positions held, documentation of community service activities including dates and hours of service and a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a student athlete of any PHS sport. They must exhibit Christian attitude on and off the field. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and provide two letters of recommendation.

• Award: $500
• Must complete the PEF Application.
• Requirements: Recipient must be a Petal High School Graduate pursuing a degree in the medical field. Applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and provide a 100 to 300 word essay on a time when someone has or you have been impacted by someone being kind.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must have played four years on the PHS baseball team (may include ninth grade, JV or varsity.) Applicants must have a GPA of 3.25 or better and demonstrate leadership skills that ensure success in college. Applicants must provide a resume listing leadership skills and a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be majoring in accounting with a four or five year degree. Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA and been enrolled in at least one business class at Petal High School. Must provide a resume including involvement in business related clubs and activities and a letter of recommendation from a PHS business teacher.

  Priority will be given to the student majoring in accounting.

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be one of the following:

  • Student planning to attend an accredited Architectural School and majoring in architecture; or

  • Students majoring in Architectural Engineering; or

  • Students majoring in Construction Engineering; or

  • Students majoring in Civil Engineering

• Applicants must provide a 250-word essay stating educational and career goals and a letter of recommendation.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a member of the PHS Baseball Team and nominated by the baseball coach. They must have a Christian attitude on and off the field and exhibit leadership skills. Must have a 2.5 GPA and provide one letter of recommendation.

• Award: $1000.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: Recipient must have a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must provide a resume listing school and community service activities and one letter of recommendation.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must have a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must provide a resume listing proven leadership activities and community service activities and two letters of recommendation.

• Award: $650.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: The recipient must be a Petal High School senior pursuing a degree in the medical field. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay answering the question, “How has your faith allowed you to thrive despite adversity?” In addition, a letter of recommendation is required from someone who has witnessed the applicant’s adversity and triumph.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must have worked to overcome a disability or experienced hardship with an immediate family member stricken with a debilitating illness or disease. Applicants must write an essay describing the medical situation. They must have a 2.5 GPA, provide a letter of recommendation, and a resume listing school and community involvement.

• Award: $2200.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must provide a resume and two letters of recommendation. They must be attending Mississippi State University, majoring in engineering.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must have 2.5 GPA and have taken the ACT. They must provide a resume noting community service with the number of hours from all four years of high school and a letter of reference noting community service.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient should meet all the requirements of the Mississippi Scholars Program and provide a letter of reference.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient should meet all the requirements of the Mississippi Scholars Tech Masters Program and complete PHS Career Technical Tech Masters application.

• Award: $400.00

• Complete PEF application

• Given to a PHS band member in even years and a PHS choral student in odd years.

• Requirements: Applicants must include a letter of recommendation from the lead teacher of the respective fine arts program. This scholarship is sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club of Petal.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA. They must provide an essay stating, “Why you think you are worthy of this scholarship,” and expound on their personal code of ethics. They must also provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher attesting to the applicant’s kindness, compassion and friendly attitude toward others.

• Award: Varies from year to year based on donations

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be child of Petal School District food service employee and have a 2.0 GPA.

• Amount: $1000.00

• Requirements: Recipient will be awarded this scholarship for extra effort exerted to stay in school and graduate, despite exceptional circumstances. This includes circumstances such as pregnancy and obstacles other students do not face. Graduation is the only requirement. A student could receive this award with academic awards also. Nominations may be made by any school employee, certified or otherwise, to the high school principal.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements:  Recipient must be a visual arts student who exhibits talent with their chosen medium, i.e., paint materials, clay, sculpture materials, photography, etc. Medium does not include computer generated work. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA. They must submit three representations of their original work created within the last three years, prior to high school graduation. Must also submit a letter of recommendation focusing on the student’s artistic aptitude.

• Award: $1000.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a senior who displays high moral character. They must meet the following requirements:

  • 2.5 GPA

  • Intend to enroll in Army ROTC with intentions of graduating with a commission in the Army or USMC.

    •  Other branches of the military will be considered should there not be an applicant for the Army or USMC.

Applicant should display the following traits:

• Enjoy a military lifestyle.
• Be comfortable in a military atmosphere.
• Be self-motivated.
• Show and possess leadership skills and traits.
• Maintain a neat personal appearance.

Candidates must be recommended by both JROTC instructors and interviewed by donor or local retired military. They must provide an essay stating, “Why would you like to receive the ROTC Scholarship?” Also provide a letter of reference.

**Should the recipient drop out of the college ROTC program their first semester, they are expected to return the $1000.00 scholarship to the Petal Education Foundation.

• Award: $1000.00

• Priority will be given to the most outstanding senior band member majoring in music.

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a member of the PHS band who intends to major in Music during college. Applicants must provide a 250- word essay stating, “Why you think you are worthy of this scholarship,” and one letter of reference. They must have a 2.5 GPA and exhibit leadership skills.

  Should there be no applicant who is majoring in Music, the scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding senior PHS band member who has been in the band for the last four years. A letter of recommendation from a PHS band director must be submitted. They must have served in a leadership position, as well as exhibited leadership skills. Include a resume documenting leadership.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicant must be one of the following:

  • Employed by a business that is a member in good standing of the PACC.

  • The legal child of a business owner that is a member in good standing of the PACC.

  • The legal child of a parent employed at a business that is a member in good standing of the PACC.

Scholarships can be utilized for full or part-time tuition to any college undergraduate or graduate program, for technical college or for community college in Mississippi. Applicants will be selected based on:

• Participation and leadership in school activities and work experience
• Academic achievement
• Economic need

Applicants must write a short paragraph stating their economic need. They must provide a resume, including documentation of community service done throughout high school, including dates and times of service. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

• Award: $250.00
• Complete PEF Application.
• Requirements: The recipient of this scholarship must be a Petal High School senior with a 2.5 GPA or higher who plans to pursue a degree at a university, community college, or trade school.
  Applicants must submit a one-page essay on the topic: The Impact of the YMCA on My Life. The essay should describe how participation in YMCA programs has influenced them, the lessons they have learned, and how the YMCA’s five core values play a role in their everyday life.
  Additionally, applicants must provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or administrator of the Petal School District. Consideration will also be given to students with involvement in volunteerism or extracurricular activities.

• Award: $500.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: Applicants must provide a resume including community service, transcript and one letter of reference.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a Petal School District Senior Ambassador. They must have exhibited leadership skills and participated in functions with the Foundation, Chamber of Commerce and in other community service projects. They must submit a resume listing leadership positions and community service activities, including dates and hours of service.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipients must have a 2.5 GPA and be attending an accredited Mississippi college, junior college or university. Recipient must have participated in organized sports during their high school career. Applicants must write a brief essay entitled, “The Importance of Interscholastic Sports and the Lessons I Have Learned.”

• Award: $300.00

• Complete PEF application.

• The pen has the power to alter the status quo. Authors and poets have been voicing their opinions through original fiction and poetry for centuries and by commentating through characters and/or verse, they have continually incited change.

• Requirements: Applicants must submit an original work of poetry or short fiction that in some way addresses an issue relevant to society today. There are no stylistic guidelines; students may choose the format that best suits their message. Submissions should be 1,500 words or less.

• Award: 250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipients must demonstrate leadership qualities and high academic achievement. They must have an interest in community pharmacy, extracurricular activities and volunteering. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and have taken higher math and sciences. They must submit at least one letter of recommendation from PHS math or science teachers. They must also submit a personal narrative including background, interests and an explanation of their interest in independent pharmacy as a career goal.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a member of PHS Football Team and provide one letter of reference.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student planning to pursue a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Engineering. They must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be attending a state funded college or university within the State of Mississippi. Must provide a letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher and an essay entitled, “Why I Am Choosing a Degree in Chemistry, Polymer or Engineering.”

• Award: $500.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: Recipient must have participated in the choral arts program, at PHS. They must have a proven record as a hard worker, a positive attitude, a displayed love for music and effort to improve their skills. Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA and provide a letter of recommendation from the PHS choir director. Applicant should include an essay stating, “What participating in the choral program at Petal High School has meant to me.”

• Award: $500.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: Recipient must have participated in the visual arts program at Petal High School and have a proven record as a hard worker. They must strive to improve their skills in art. Applicants must have maintained a 2.5 GPA. Must provide a letter of recommendation from the high school art teacher and an essay stating, “What participating in the visual arts program at Petal High School has meant to me.”

• Award: $500.00
• Complete PEF application.
• Requirements: To offer an opportunity to students choosing an alternate preparation for a vocation, the Lowery family is providing this scholarship for a graduating student who plans to enroll in a one-year certificate program to gain skills and credentials to join the workforce in a short period of time. The recipient must have maintained a 2.0 GPA, provide a letter of recommendation from a PHS teacher and submit a paragraph stating their intended vocation and plans.

• Award: $6,000.00 ($1,500.00 per year for four years)

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must have significant financial need. They must have had a Petal High School mentor throughout grades 9-12 and must provide a mentor recommendation attesting to students' financial need. Applicants must submit an essay stating, “My Future Education and Career Goals.”

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient will be a Petal High School senior who has been enrolled in the Petal School District from grades 7-12. Applicants must provide a resume listing activities in and out of school demonstrating engagement in organizations and school clubs. They must maintain a 2.5 GPA. A letter of recommendation attesting to the student’s leadership and community service must be included.

• Award: $250

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a PHS Senior on the Golf Team who has demonstrated leadership skills both on and off the golf course. They must have displayed a respect for the rules and traditions of the game and maintained a 2.5 GPA or better. They must provide an essay entitled, “How the Game of Golf has had a Positive Impact on my Life,” and provide a letter of recommendation from the golf coach or local PGA professional.

• Award: $1500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be a senior student who is a member of the PHS Baseball Team. They should demonstrate a Christian attitude on and off the field. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and two letters of recommendation.

• Amount: $500.00
• Requirements: Student must have a 2.5 GPA. A transcript with an ACT score and a letter of recommendation from the Construction Technology instructor at PHS are required.

Award: $500.00
Must Complete PEF Application

Requirements:
The recipient of this scholarship must be a Petal High School senior cheerleader with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on the topic: How Cheerleading Has Prepared Me for the Future. The essay should explain how cheerleading has taught the applicant valuable lessons, such as time management, balancing responsibilities, and staying focused under pressure, and how these skills will help in their future career and academic pursuits.

Additionally, applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from teachers supporting their excellence in academics and/or extracurricular activities.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Applicants must prove financial need, provide documentation of public service, and be of strong moral character. Two letters of reference must be provided.

• Award: $250.00

• Requirements: Recipient must be nominated by a member of the PHS coaching staff. They must have a 2.0 GPA, played or been involved in a PHS sport and possess a strong spirit of volunteerism. Two letters of recommendation attesting to the student’s sport involvement and volunteerism must be submitted.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: The recipient of this scholarship must be a student-athlete who demonstrates good sportsmanship and teamwork, and plans to pursue a degree in accounting or business at a two-year college or four-year university. The student must hold a 3.0 GPA or above. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher or coach at the Petal School District who has taught or coached the student.

• Award: $250.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: Recipient must be of high moral character and be kind to everyone they meet, especially to those less fortunate. They must have financial need and provide a 250- word essay stating education and career goals. A teacher recommendation should be submitted.

• Award: $500.00

• Complete PEF application.

• Requirements: The recipient of this scholarship must be a second-year Petal High School Ambassador who plans to attend a Mississippi community college or four-year university. The student must hold a 3.0 GPA or above. 

• Award: $500.00

• Requirements: The recipient must be a Petal High School senior who donates blood and/or blood products at least twice during the 2024-25 PHS blood drives. If a senior is unable to donate, they may have a sponsor donate on their behalf. No PEF application is necessary. Once the donation criteria are met, Petal High School teachers and administrators will nominate seniors who demonstrate integrity, a genuine concern for others, and the courage to overcome fear or uncertainty in pursuit of personal goals. The top 10 nominees will be notified and must submit the following:
  A teacher recommendation letter highlighting these personal qualities. A one-page written response to the prompt: What does the phrase “Courage to Give” mean to me? 

• Award: $250.00
• Requirements: Given to the student with the highest GPA among the top 25 senior athletes.
• No application needed.

• In honor of Dalton Brumbaugh, a member of the first Utility Lineman class and 2019 PHS graduate.
• Award: Climbing Gear
• Requirements: Will be given to a senior graduating from the PHS Utility Lineman program. The student must be accepted into a post-secondary lineman program or have a job offer in the field. The recipient is nominated by a committee, which includes the lineman instructor.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $250.00
• Requirement: Awarded to the highest national certification score or highest program average.

• Amount: $300
• This scholarship is in honor of Karla Hogan, a long-time health and science instructor at Petal High School.
• Requirements: Recipients must be hard-working and dedicated. They must have excellent attendance and be servants to others. Preference is given to an active HOSA member.