SCHOLARSHIPS

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INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

East Central Community College is committed to providing financial resources and assistance to students based on excellence in scholarship, performance, and/or service. As such, the College provides Institutional Scholarships to eligible full-time students. Institutional Scholarships are comprised of five (5) major categories of awards: (A) Scholastic-Based Scholarships; (B) Performance- and/or Service-Based Scholarships; (C) Athletic Scholarships; (D) the Employee Tuition Waiver Scholarship; and (E) Non-Traditional Student Scholarships. Two Institutional Scholarships – Age 65 Plus Tuition Scholarship; and First Course Tuition Free Scholarship – may allow a student to enroll as a part-time student and receive the scholarship. The College will set a cap of $4,080 per semester for Institutional Scholarships received from these 5 categories for in-state students and a cap of $5,130 per semester for Institutional Scholarships received from these 5 categories for out-of-state students. These scholarships are only available in the fall &/or spring semesters unless noted in the scholarship description. Institutional scholarship funds, with the exception of athletic scholarships, may be used for book costs if funds remain after all other charges on a student’s account are covered.

A. SCHOLASTIC-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Achievement Recognition Scholarships — Achievement Recognition Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who receive honors such as the following: Miss East Central Mississippi, Miss Hospitality, Miss Newton County, Choctaw Indian Princess, Distinguished Young Women winners, Miss Neshoba County, Miss Morton, etc. If you have a received an honor such as this that is not listed, please contact the Director of Financial Aid to determine if you are eligible.  Effective Fall 2018, a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to those eligible who enroll as full-time students at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation or the first regular semester after having received the High School Equivalency (HSE). The scholarship will be available to the student for four (4) consecutive semesters provided the student maintains a cumulative  3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA). Any student who does not maintain the required cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning the required cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher after the following semester if it’s within their original number of consecutive semesters for which they were awarded.

ACT Scholarships — Effective Fall 2018 for incoming freshmen, the ACT Scholarships listed below will be available to any student who enrolls full-time at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation or the first regular semester after having received the High School Equivalency (HSE). Exceptions to the matriculation expectation may be considered on appeal in the event of extenuating circumstances.  The ACT Scholarship will be available to the student for four (4) consecutive semesters provided the student maintains a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA). Any student who does not maintain the required cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning the required cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher after the following semester if it’s within their original number of consecutive semesters for which they were awarded. Students who meet all eligibility requirements and are interested in receiving this scholarship must submit their ACT scores to the Office of Admissions.   
ACT Composite (20-23) — Dean’s Award: A scholarship in the amount of one-half in-state tuition will be awarded each semester to the eligible student.
ACT Composite (24-28) — President’s Award: A scholarship in the amount of in-state tuition will be awarded each semester to the eligible student.
ACT Composite (29-36) — Board of Trustees’ Award: A full scholarship in the amount of in-state tuition, room and board will be awarded each semester to the eligible student.

Career & Technical Education Skills Scholarships — These scholarships are available in the skill areas which are part of programs offered at East Central. To receive an FBLA, SkillsUSA, HOSA, DECA, FFA, or TSA Skills Scholarship the student is expected to enroll as a full-time student at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following his/her high school graduation. Exceptions to the matriculation expectation may be considered on appeal in the event of extenuating circumstances. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must graduate from an accredited public or private high school or an ECCC-recognized home school. A “graduate” is defined as an individual who has earned a regular high school diploma, occupational diploma, career-pathways diploma, or who has completed a course of study from an ECCC-recognized home school.   

Students who meet the criteria above may be awarded one of the following scholarships:

1. A scholarship of one-half in-state tuition per semester for four (4) semesters will be awarded to the first place winners in the skill contest from the District SkillsUSA Mississippi competition, District FBLA Competition, District HOSA competition, District DECA Competition, District FFA Competition, and District TSA Competition.

2. A scholarship in the amount of in-state tuition per semester for four (4) semesters will be awarded to the first place winners in the skills contest from the State SkillsUSA Mississippi Competition, State FBLA Competition, State HOSA Competition, State DECA Competition, State FFA Competition, and State TSA Competition.

3. A full scholarship (in-state tuition, room and board) per semester for four (4) semesters will be awarded to the first place winners in the skills contests from the National High School SkillsUSA Competition, National FBLA Competition, National HOSA Competition, National DECA Competition, National FFA Competition, and National TSA Competition.

4. A scholarship in the amount of in-state tuition per semester for two (2) semesters will be awarded to current ECCC students who win first place in State SkillsUSA or PBL competitions and compete at the national level. These scholarships will be valid only for the year following the state competitions.

5. A full scholarship (in-state tuition, room and board) scholarship per semester for two (2) semesters will be awarded to current ECCC students who win first place in National SkillsUSA or PBL competitions. These scholarships will be valid only for the year following the national competitions.

The aggregate amount of multiple district and state awards will be capped at full in-state tuition per semester, and multiple national awards capped at full in-state tuition, room, & board.  To retain the Career & Technical Education Skills Scholarship, a student must maintain a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA). Any student who does not maintain the required cumulative 3.0 or higher GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning the required cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher after the following semester if it’s within their original number of consecutive semesters for which they were awarded.

Career & Technical Education Leadership Scholarship — This scholarship is available to students that have demonstrated leadership abilities in their high school career-technical programs. To receive a Career & Technical Education Leadership Scholarship, the student must enroll full-time at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Exceptions to the matriculation expectation may be considered on appeal in the event of extenuating circumstances. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must graduate from an accredited public or private high school or an ECCC-recognized home school. A “graduate” is defined as an individual who has earned a regular high school diploma, occupational diploma, career-pathways diploma, or who has completed a course of study from an ECCC-recognized home school. The graduate must reside in one of the five counties served by ECCC (Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, or Winston). Students must also be enrolled in a Career & Technical Education program to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

A scholarship of one-half in-state tuition per semester for four (4) semesters may be awarded to an outstanding completer from each Cluster Area of the six career/technical centers in the East Central Community College District. The recipient will be selected by the Director and teachers at each center in consultation with East Central’s administrative team and instructors.

To retain the Career & Technical Education Leadership Scholarship, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (excluding dual credit).  Any student who does not maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning a required 3.0 GPA or higher the following semester.

Salutatorian Scholarships — For incoming freshmen, a scholarship in the amount of $500 per semester will be available to the salutatorians of Mississippi high schools who enroll full-time at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. In the case of a tie, each student will be awarded the scholarship. The Salutatorian Scholarship will be available to the student(s) for four (4) consecutive semesters provided they maintain a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) each semester. Any student who does not maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning the required cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. the following semester.

Star Student Scholarships — For incoming freshmen, a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be available to the Star Students of Mississippi high schools who enroll full-time at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. In the case of a tie, each student will be awarded the scholarship. The Star Student Scholarship will be available to the student(s) for four (4) consecutive semesters provided they maintain a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) each semester. Any student who does not maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning the required cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. the following semester.

Valedictorian Scholarships — For incoming freshmen, a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be available to the valedictorians of Mississippi high schools who enroll full-time at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. In the case of a tie, each student will be awarded the scholarship. The Valedictorian Scholarship will be available to the student(s) for four (4) consecutive semesters provided they maintain a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average (GPA) each semester. Any student who does not maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning the required cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. the following semester.

B. Performance- &/or Service-Based Scholarships

Art Service Scholarships — The Art Department awards up to twelve (12) art service scholarships per semester in the amount of one-half in-state tuition to full-time students majoring in art who meet the established criteria. Recipients must:
1. Declare art as their major,
2. Enroll as full-time students,
3. Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (excluding dual credit), and
4. Submit a portfolio of five (5) works.

These scholarships are service-based. Therefore, in order to receive this scholarship, recipients will be required to provide service to the College. These services include, but are not limited to: (a) Assisting with set designs for the dinner theater and musical productions; (b) Designing layouts for art shows, drama productions or the like; and/or (c) Serving as studio assistants for all art courses and performing the following tasks: cleaning, organizing, and monitoring the students use of the spaces.

Band Scholarships — The Band Scholarships are awarded by the band director to full-time students. The scholarships are awarded by audition for marching band, concert band, jazz band, and Centralettes. Scholarship amounts vary depending upon participation in the various groups.

Cheerleader Scholarships — Cheerleader Scholarships are awarded to up to sixteen (16) full-time students who are selected by a committee. The amount of each scholarship is the cost of in-state tuition per semester.

Collegians Scholarships – Collegians Scholarships are awarded to up to twenty-four (24) full-time students for Instrumental, Vocalist, and Technician positions following an audition at the beginning of the Fall semester. The amount of each scholarship is the cost of in-state tuition per semester.

Music Scholarships — Music scholarships are awarded in the following areas:

Music Majors: Scholarships are awarded to eight (8) full-time vocal and instrumental majors who demonstrate exceptional abilities each year, provided that they meet the criteria established by the department. The amount of each scholarship is the cost of in-state tuition per semester. To be eligible for this scholarship, recipients must:
1. Declare music as their major,
2. Audition before the music faculty,
3. Enroll as full-time students,
4. Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (excluding dual credit).
5. Perform as a member of a major performing group on campus (i.e., Band, Collegians, Voce or Choir etc.).

Voce: The Choral Department awards fourteen (14) scholarships to full-time students who are selected, through audition, to sing with the Voce, a small vocal ensemble. The amount of each scholarship is the cost of in-state tuition per semester.
Concert Choir: A maximum of seventy (70) scholarships are awarded to full-time students who are members of the concert choir. The amount of each scholarship is one-half the cost of in-state tuition per semester.

Public Information Scholarships — Public Information Scholarships are awarded to students interested in marketing and communications, to also include the areas of sports information, photography, and live stream video and production, among others. There is a full-tuition and a half-tuition scholarship available, dependent on responsibilities and duties assigned within the Office of Public Information.

Athletic Team & Athletic Department Managers — A manager for an athletic team at East Central Community College (ECCC) performs traditional managerial duties related to equipment, laundry, hydration, etc., as assigned by the head coach and/or assistant coach. Scholarships are awarded to full-time students selected for these positions by the head coach of each sport. The number of athletic team managers and scholarship amounts for athletic team managers vary dependent upon the sport and assigned responsibilities. A manager for the Athletic Department at ECCC is a full-time student and performs various duties to assist all sports as assigned by the Director of Athletics. There are two (2) managers for the Athletic Department each fall & spring semester and the amount of each scholarship is the cost of in-state tuition per semester.

C. Athletic Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships — All Athletic Scholarships are awarded by the respective coaches in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and women’s softball. The student-athlete must meet the eligibility requirements of East Central Community College, the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The scholarships are awarded in whole dollar amounts up to a full scholarship, to include tuition, fees, room, and board for the Division I sports of basketball and football. For the Division 2 sports of baseball, soccer, tennis and women’s softball, scholarships are awarded each semester in whole dollar amounts up to the amount of tuition and fees.

D. Employee Tuition Waiver Scholarship

Employee Tuition Waiver Scholarship — All full-time employees and members of their immediate families (spouses, never-married sons and daughters who live at the home of the employee), or surviving unmarried minor children of a full-time employee who dies while under contract to the College, may be given a scholarship covering the cost of in-state tuition while attending East Central Community College.  These scholarships will not exceed the equivalent of four semesters and two summer sessions per individual.  This policy applies only to in-state tuition and does not include fees or costs of textbooks or special supplies and does not apply to dual credit, special summer camps or special interest programs for children under college age. For full-time employees of the College who enroll in credit courses, this policy applies to tuition, I.D. fee, technology fee, and registration fee.

E. Non-Traditional Student Scholarships

Age 65 Plus Tuition Scholarship — A scholarship in the amount of in-state tuition will be available for any adult 65 years of age or older who enrolls at East Central Community College. The recipient will be required to meet admission requirements and will be responsible for all other applicable fees. In order to receive the scholarship, the student must complete a scholarship application form and submit it to the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management for eligibility to be verified.

Career & Technical Education Non-Traditional Gender Scholarships — These scholarships are available in non-traditional gender programs, as specified by Federal Guidelines, for which the scholarships are awarded. One scholarship in the amount of one-half in-state tuition will be presented to two students enrolled in each program that is classified as non-traditional gender each fall. To receive the scholarship, the student must be enrolled in a non-traditional gender program. The student must enroll full-time at East Central Community College the fall semester immediately following high school graduation and continue in the non-traditional program. The scholarship will be available for four (4) consecutive semesters if the student meets all other requirements.

To retain the non-traditional gender scholarship, the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (excluding dual credit) and remain in the non-traditional specified program.  Any student who does not maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA or withdraws from the non-traditional specified program will be removed from the scholarship.  The scholarship may be reinstated if the student earns a required 3.0 GPA or higher the following semester or returns to the non-traditional specified program.

Recipients will be chosen by a committee composed of the Director of Career & Technical Education, an Instructional Counselor, and an instructor in the Career & Technical Education area. The Director of Career & Technical Education will be responsible for notifying qualified high school students as to the availability of the scholarships.

First Course Tuition Free Scholarship — East Central Community College provides a scholarship to encourage adults who have not previously attended college to enroll.  Any adult in the ECCC five-county district registering as a part-time student, who has not previously enrolled in college, and who otherwise meets requirements may take the first college credit course tuition free at any location in the district.  The student will be responsible for any applicable fees.

For purposes of this scholarship, an adult is anyone 21 years of age or older who has graduated from high school or who has passed the GED Test and has been out of high school for more than one year. The tuition scholarship will be awarded for the first course only.  In order to receive the scholarship, the student must complete a scholarship application from and submit it to the Vice President for Enrollment Management Office for the student’s eligibility to be verified.

Non-Traditional Student Tuition Scholarship for Full-Time Students — The non-traditional student tuition scholarship will be available to any qualified Mississippi resident 23 years of age or older at the time of initial enrollment and who enrolls full-time at East Central Community College in Decatur. The scholarship will be available to the student for three (3) consecutive semesters following the first twelve semester hours earned as either a part-time or full-time student at East Central. To be eligible, a recipient:

1. Must enroll as a full-time academic or technical student on the Decatur campus.
2. Must have earned all previous college credit as a student at East Central;
3. Must have earned a minimum of 15 semester hours but no more than 21 semester hours of college credit as either a full-time or part-time stu­dent at East Central Community College;
4. Must have demonstrated the capacity and a strong desire to obtain a college education by earning a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher (excluding dual credit) on the first twelve semester hours as a part- or full-time student at ECCC;
5. Must complete a scholarship application form and submit it to the Vice President for Enrollment Management’s office; and,
6. Must show potential for leadership, academic excellence, and have high moral standards and good character as documented by two letters of recommendation.

The recipients will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee from students who meet the criteria listed above. Proceeds from the scholarship will be credited to the recipients’ account in the Business Office and may be used to pay for in-state tuition only. Any student awarded the nontraditional student scholarship must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (excluding dual credit) and must remain enrolled as a full-time student to retain the scholarship.  Any student who does not maintain the required 3.0 cumulative GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have the scholarship reinstated by earning a required 3.0 GPA or higher the following semester.

ENDOWED AND ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Endowed and annual scholarships are funded by individual and group donations and are made available to eligible students according to each scholarship’s guidelines.  An application for these scholarships is required to be considered. Scholarship recipients are selected by the ECCC Foundation Scholarship Committee unless stated otherwise.  The award amount for endowed scholarships is based upon earnings from the endowment corpus.  The award amount for annual scholarships is stated in the scholarship criteria.  Grade point averages are calculated on a 4.0 scale.  Complete scholarship descriptions are available in the ECCC Foundation, Inc. office.

The East Central Community College Foundation administers the Slagle In-District Tuition Scholarship, also known as the EC Promise Scholarship Program. This “gap filler” scholarship awards several thousand dollars annually to ECCC students who do not receive and/or qualify for sources of funding sufficient to cover the cost of tuition. Depending on the availability of funding, the EC Promise Scholarship Program is available for students residing in or attending high school in the college’s district, which includes Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott, and Winston counties. For more information on the Slagle In-District Scholarship, contact the ECCC Foundation at 601-635-6327 or email Dr. Stacey Hollingsworth at sholling@eccc.edu.

Bobby Addy Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman from proceeds of the annual Bobby Addy Memorial Golf Tournament held at the Decatur Country Club. Dr. L. B. and Dixie Adkins Family Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a traditional or non-traditional student with preference given to descendants of the couple and to pre-healthcare or math education majors. 

Alumni Association Lifetime Membership Endowed Scholarship — Awarded to a returning full time sophomore student who has earned a minimum 2.5 GPA as a freshman student. AT&T Endowed Scholarship —A one-semester $500 scholarship awarded to an entering freshmen pursuing a degree in education or business. 

Dr. L. B. and Dixie Adkins Family Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a traditional or non-traditional student with preference given to descendants of the couple and to pre-healthcare or math education majors. Alumni Association Lifetime Membership Endowed Scholarship — Awarded to a returning full time sophomore student who has earned a minimum 2.5 GPAas a freshman student. 

AT&T Endowed Scholarship —A one-semester $500 scholarship awarded to an entering freshmen pursuing a degree in education or business. 

Bank of Morton Scholarship — This $1,000 freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Morton High School. The recipient of the scholarship will be selected by a committee composed of representatives from Morton High School and the Bank of Morton. 

BankPlus Annual Scholarship —This scholarship has been established to provide one $500 freshman scholarship and one $500 sophomore scholarship for students majoring in the area of Business. Dr. Conrad C. Barnes, Jr. Math and Science Scholarship — This $1,000 scholarship is given to an outstanding student and graduating senior who plans to major in math or one of the basic sciences. 

T. T. Beemon Scholarship — A one-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of the Little Rock, Mississippi area, majoring in a science field such as chemistry or biology, and planning a career in the pre-med, pre-dentistry, or a related field. 

Ruth Bennett Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a freshman student planning to major in Early Childhood Education Technology with preference given to Winston County students. 

W. Clayton Blount Scholarship —A two-semester scholarship awarded to a freshman beginning the fall semester following high school graduation. Recipient must have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or above. 

Pleas Clayton and Amanda Breazeale Blount Memorial Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a recipient that has maintained a least a grade point average of 3.0 and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree. In addition to high school seniors, the scholarship is open to students who have been enrolled in adult and continuing education and others who meet the criteria. 

Board of Trustees Scholarship — This tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a student from one of the five counties in the district on a rotating basis. The recipient must have at least a grade point average of 2.5. 

Dr. Austin P. Boggan Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a pre-med major for the fall semester only. The recipient must have earned at least a grade point average of 3.0 in high school. 

Iris Pellegrene Boggan Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing major. The scholarship is awarded for the fall semester only. 

Ernest Harrison Boswell Memorial Scholarship — Awarded to a male, incoming freshman who resides in Winston County. Recipients who receive the scholarship their freshman year are eligible for the scholarship their sophomore year if a “B” grade point average is maintained and full time status at East Central is maintained. 

Dr. Frank and Bobbie McPhail Bowen Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a high school in Leake County who is in the top 10 percent of his/her high school class. 

Denver Brackeen Scholarship — The scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee of former players of Coach Brackeen and by Charlotte Brackeen. First priority for the scholarship recipient will be given to applicants who are lineal descendants of Brackeen or one of the players who played for him at ECJC from 1956-1963. The recipient must be a secondary education major with a 2.5 high school grade point average. The scholarship will be awarded for two semesters. 

Paul V. and Voncile H. Breazeale Ministerial Scholarship —A scholarship awarded to an incoming, full time, freshman student who demonstrates financial need and who is enrolled in a curriculum which will prepare the student for a ministry in full time Christian service. Preference will be given to Baptist students. 

Ann H. Burkes Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship —A sophomore scholarship awarded to a student who joined Phi Theta Kappa during his/her freshman year at ECCC. The recipient is selected by the Phi Theta Kappa advisors. 

Landon Bryan Burt Memorial Scholarship — Awarded to a sophomore having Christian moral standards, is active in the ECCC Baptist Student Union, and has a 3.0 grade point average. This is a two-semester scholarship. The recipient will be selected by the ECCC Scholarship Committee based on recommendations by the Director of the Baptist Student Union. 

Jessica Cager Memorial Scholarship — This fall semester freshman scholarship is funded each year based upon earnings from the endowment corpus. The recipient must be a graduate of Union High School, participate in the EC band or EC choir, and have a 2.5 grade point average. 

Caperton Family Endowed Scholarship —A committee from Noxapater Attendance Center selects the freshman scholarship recipient. The student must submit an essay explaining his/her future plans and how the scholarship would help accomplish those plans. 

Mable Moore Carr Educational Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior from Forest High School in Forest, Mississippi. The recipient must have a “B” or better grade point average and pursue a degree in education. The annual recipient is chosen by a scholarship committee at Forest High School. 

Dan T. Chatwood Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a full-time student, enrolled in the year after graduating high school, with minimum 2.5 grade point average and a demonstrated need for financial assistance. 

The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia Scholarship — This full tuition scholarship will be available for the fall and spring semesters of the recipient’s freshman year. The recipient must have scored a composite of 20 or above on the ACT. 

Classes of 1957, 1958 and 1959 Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a recipient who had a 3.0 average during his/her freshman year and maintains a 3.0 average during the scholarship period. First priority will be given to applicants who are lineal descendants of a 1957, 1958, or 1959 alumni. Applicants must write an essay about career objectives and their plan for achieving those objectives. Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a recipient who has maintained a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrates a need for financial assistance. 

Billy J. Cleveland Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an incoming, full-time, freshman student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The student must reside in the five-county district served by the College and have a need for some level of financial assistance. 

Randy and Nina Cleveland Pre-Engineering Scholarship —This freshman scholarship is awarded to a full-time student, enrolled in the year after graduating high school, who resides in one of the five district counties. The recipient must have a minimum 3.4 grade point average, be enrolled in Pre-Engineering pursing a B.S. degree or higher in Engineering, and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. 

Prentice and Dorothy Copeland Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a high school in Neshoba County with preference given to a Neshoba Central High School. The recipient must have a minimum “B” average on all high school Math courses taken. Preference will be given to students majoring in Math. 

W. R. Covington Scholarship — This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Noxapater High School in the amount of $500 per semester. The recipient is selected by Noxapater High School. 

SouthGroup Cox Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded annually to a freshman student. One recipient will be selected by Carthage High School, and one recipient will be selected by Leake Academy. Each recipient will receive $250 for the fall semester. 

Frances Brown Crenshaw Nursing Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing major who resides in Newton County. The recipient must have received a 3.0 grade point average during his/her freshman year at ECCC. 

Frank M. Cross Endowed Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in a science field with preference given to chemistry. 

Nellie Neill Cross Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who plans to major in music with an emphasis in voice. 

Fred Preston Dallas and Maudie Threatt Dallas Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Neshoba Central High School who resides in the southeast quarter of Neshoba County. The freshman scholarship recipient does not need to reapply for consideration for a second year; however, the student must have a “D” or above in all classes and met other scholarship criteria. 

Aaron Ronald Davis Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an ECCC student returning for his or her sophomore year majoring in science, with special consideration to majors in the medical fields. The scholarship recipient will be chosen by a consensus of the ECCC science faculty. 

Alford J. Deaton Endowed Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in a science field with preference given to physics or physical science. 

Opal McMullan Dickerson Memorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to an ECCC student returning for his or her sophomore year, who is majoring in elementary education. Selection is made by the Student Education Association advisor and is based on academic success and potential and the contribution to the student education organization. 

Stella Dickerson Technical Honor Scholarship — This $500 scholarship is awarded to a technical sophomore student who show leadership and academic excellence in the field of technology. The recipient must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa, must maintain a 3.0 grade point average the fall semester of the sophomore year, and be a non-traditional student. 

Tony Dobbs Memorial Golf Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a resident of Scott County who has maintained a 2.0 grade point average. 

Kyle Dunkerson Memorial Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a recipient residing in Newton County. First priority will be given to a graduate of Newton County High School. The recipient must have a 2.0 grade point average and have a strong interest in the outdoors and riding horses. 

East Central Scholars Scholarship — This two-year full tuition scholarship is awarded to select in-district students who are in the top 10 percent of their high school classes. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average during their four semesters at ECCC. 

Etheridge Family Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded annually to any rising ECCC sophomore who has finished his/her freshman year at ECCC in the field of Business, preferable with an emphasis in Accounting. 

Ona Mae Ethridge Annual Scholarship – This $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Newton County High School that has demonstrated academic achievement, leadership ability, and high moral character. 

Leon Eubanks Kaljyc-Peers Leadership Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to the President of the ECCC Student Body Association. The award funds will be disbursed in two equal payments during the year the student serves as the Student Body Association President. 

Jessie M. and Bobby Everett Scholarship – This two-semester sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student that resides in one of the five counties in the district, with preference to students from Newton or Neshoba County. The recipient must also be enrolled in Accounting, Business, Business Education, or Pre-Law and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. 

Robert G. Fick Memorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a returning full time sophomore student who has shown dedication to the betterment of the music department and who has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The recipient will be selected by the ECCC Music Department. 

Children of Andrew & Inez Gaines: Marjorie Mansfield, Mary George Pace, Frances Gaines Blum Slagle, Virginia Gaines Smith, and Geneva Gaines Boring In-District Tuition Scholarship —This two-semester tuition scholarship is awarded to qualifying in-district freshman students who attend the fall semester immediately following graduation from high school. 

Hubert D. Gilmore Scholarship — This scholarship was created to benefit students needing financial assistance who agree to tutor other students who need academic help. Clyde B. and Flossie H. Goodson Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in forestry or horticulture. Sue Gunter Memorial Scholarship —This two-year scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman after high school graduation. The recipient must maintain a “B” grade point average, demonstrate the necessity for financial assistance, and must continue full time study at ECCC. 

R. O. and Bertha Hannah Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman from Scott County. Eligible recipients of this scholarship must have the demonstrated potential for successful college study and must be able to demonstrate the need for financial assistance. 

Nancy Auline Hiett Harris ADN Scholarship — This non-traditional scholarship is awarded to an Associate Degree Nursing student entering his or her first semester of the ADN program. The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of “C” on all previous college study and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will be awarded for the first semester of the two-year program. 

Pam Harris Memorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Newton County High School who plans to major in education at ECCC. Recipients must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average entering ECCC, be a full time student, and have financial need. 

Richard L. Harris Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a high school in Newton County who is pursuing a career in education. The recipient must have completed at least two full academic semesters at ECCC with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Preference will be given to the prior year freshman recipient of the James E. Land Memorial Scholarship. 

Dr. Shelby L. Harris Memorial Scholarship — This one-semester scholarship is awarded to a freshman mathematics or engineering major who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and returning to ECCC his or her sophomore year. 

Dan Harrison Rush Health Systems Endowed Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in the healthcare field. 

Sylvia Ann Graham Haywood Memorial Scholarship — The scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student for the fall semester. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and display leadership qualities and good citizenship. 

Sara L. Heard Endowed Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in a science field with preference given to biology or pre-med. 

Jeffrey G. and Kathy L. Hitt Memorial Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a recipient who plans to enroll full time at EC after graduating from high school and is committed to earning and Associate Degree or a Career-Technical Degree or Certificate from ECCC. The recipient must have a 3.0 grade point average on all high school classes and maintain a 2.5 grade point average on all ECCC classes to continue to receive the scholarship (other scholarship criteria required). 

Hogue Brantley Endowed Scholarship —This nontraditional scholarship is awarded to a student 23 years old or older who is enrolled in a career-technical area. Preference is given to nursing or auto mechanics majors. 

Albert F. and Fannie Mae Hollingsworth Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman student his or her fall semester. The recipient must be a graduate of Lake High School and enroll at ECCC in an academic field. Preference will be given to Mathematics Education majors, to Elementary or Secondary Education majors, and to professional majors (in that order). 

Hudspeth Scholarship —This $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a graduate from a high school in Winston County. Home schooled students are also eligible. The recipient must have a “C” grade point average, have definable career goals, and have a demonstrated financial need. 

Max Huey Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a full-time sophomore student who is a resident of Newton County with preference to male students, and is a business major with a minimum of 2.5 GPA. 

Martha Kate Tullos Hummel Memorial Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a music or engineering major with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. 

Myrtle R. Hutchison Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a member of the Student Education Association (SEA). The recipient is selected by the SEA advisor. 

S. Lebrun Hutchison Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a member of Alpha Alpha Epsilon (AAE). The recipient is selected by the AAE advisor. 

Frances Aycock Johnson and Jo Ann Aycock Thomas Scholarship —This two-semester scholarship is awarded to a resident of Jasper County, MS who has a 3.0 grade point average and has demonstrated financial need. 

Brenda K. Johnson Gospel Choir Scholarship — This scholarship will be awarded annually to an incoming or current member, musician, or officer of the ECCC Gospel Choir. The award funds will be disbursed in two equal payments during the school year the student serves provided the student meets the scholarship criteria. 

Johnson Family Engineering Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Newton County with preference given to Newton County High School graduates. The recipient must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average andvmajor in engineering at ECCCvwith the intent to enroll in Civil Engineering at Mississippi State University upon graduation from ECCC. 

Johnson-Taylor Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing an education major and has maintained a minimum 2.75 grade point average. 

Brenda Whatley Kirby Annual Nursing Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student who has been accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program, has maintained a 3.0 GPA, a minimum of 40 hours community service. Applicants must write an essay describing why you want to be a nurse, what you’ve done to prepare for this career field, and how you plan to impact healthcare and the future of nursing in Mississippi. 

Jesse A. Ladd Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore Surgical Technology student who resides in the five-county district, with preference to Newton and Neshoba County residents and Union or Newton County High School graduates, and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. 

James E. Land Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a high school in Newton County with plans to pursue a degree in education. 

La-Z-Boy Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to two students with preference given to students who reside in Newton County. The recipient must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student’s parent or grandparent should be a current or past employee of La-Z-Boy South. 

Frank Edwin and Nena Holt Leatherwood Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded annually with the recipient selected by the science faculty. 

Frances E. and Moody C. Lockley Endowed Nursing Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing programwho has a 2.0 GPA and has demonstrated financial need. 

William Wade Long Memorial Scholarship —This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of Neshoba County or Newton County. The recipient must have a 2.0 grade point average on high school coursework and plan to major in the medical or health-related field. 

Edwin and Marie Lowe Scholarship — This nontraditional scholarship is awarded to a student 23 years old or older that has at least a 2.0 grade point average. 

Dr. Beverly (Henry) Oliphant-Martin and John E. Martin Scholarship — Recipients of this scholarship must have a high school diploma or a GED and be in the top 20 percent of their high school class or qualify for the Career & Technical Education Programs. 

George L. Mason Endowed Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in a science field with preference given to biology, agriculture, or forestry. 

Pauline Matthews Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore education major from Union High School that has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. 

Thomas Rudolph Mayes Memorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a recipient that has maintained a 3.0 grade point average in high school and has submitted the required letter of recommendation. 

Russell McCann Memorial Scholarship —This $500 freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of the ECCC district having at least a “C” grade point average. 

Dr. Howard Carlton McMillin Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in the five-county district who has financial need and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. 

James and Gloria McRae Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore who resides in the five county district, with preference to Leake County residents, and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. 

Mississippi Land Bank Annual Scholarship — This $500 scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the areas of Agriculture, Forestry, Business or Business Administration. 

Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing ASNEC Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to the President of ASNEC. The award funds will be disbursed in one payment during the second year of the associate degree nursing program. 

Mississippi Power Heritage Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or a non-traditional student residing within the Mississippi Power 23-county service area or Kemper County. The recipient must be accepted into one of the following career and technical programs: Electrical Technology, Automation and Controls Technology, Automotive Technology Mechanics, Diesel Equipment Technology, or the non-credit Electrical Utility Lineman Program. The recipient must have a 2.5 GPA and be a U.S. Citizen. 

Robert J. Moody, Jr. Special Education Scholarship — This $500 sophomore scholarship is awarded for the fall semester to a student residing in Winston County. The recipient must have a 3.0 grade point average and be pursuing a degree in education with an emphasis in special education. 

Dr. Margaret Mosal Memorial Scholarship for Leadership — This $200 sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa. The annually recipient is selected by the Phi Theta Kappa advisors. 

Dr. Vernon Clyde and Vashti Muse Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student pursing an educational degree program of study (academic or career/technical field). Interest earned from the endowment corpus will be used to fund the scholarship award. 

Ben Myers Memorial Scholarship — This $500 scholarship is awarded to two entering freshman who are graduates of Neshoba Central High School, Philadelphia High School, or Choctaw Central High School. The recipients must have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. 

Rev. John Lambert Neill Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester sophomore scholarship is awarded to a recipient who has maintained a 3.0 grade point average and has demonstrated need for financial assistance. 

Stella Weathersby Newsome Scholarship — This nontraditional scholarship is awarded to a student is at least 23 years old or older, has at least a 2.0 grade point average, be a high school graduate or hold the GED®. The scholarship is awarded for the fall semester of the freshman year. 

Newton Rotary Club Scholarship —This $500 scholarship is awarded the fall semester of the recipient’s freshman year to two students (one male and one female). The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Newton County, have a high school grade point average of at least 2.75, demonstrate leadership qualities, and submit three written letters of recommendation. 

Polk and Jennie Pace Scholarship —This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of either Scott or Newton County. The recipient must have a “B” or better grade point average his or her senior year in high school and plan to major in science, math, or music. 

Delisha Payton-Townsend Memorial Scholarship — This one semester scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Surgical Technology program. The student must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate service within the community, submit one recommendation letter from a non-family member, and submit a minimum 350-word essay discussing the key characteristics of an exceptional surgical technologist. 

Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to any Pearl River Valley Electric member or their spouse, children, or legal dependent starting their first year at a Mississippi community college. 

Charles P. Phillips and Bonnie Saxon Phillips Scholarship —This freshman scholarship is awarded to a student who has maintained at least a “B” grade point average in high school and has demonstrated financial need. 

Coach Ken Pouncey Memorial Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to an education major who has earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average as a freshman student. 

Derek Pouncey Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a returning sophomore student. The recipient must be an education major and reside in the 5-county district served by the college. 

Roscoe C. Pugh Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled as a full time day academic or technical student at the Decatur campus after having been previously enrolled as part time student. The recipient must have earned all previous college credits at ECCC, have earned a minimum of 12 semester hours credit and not more than 21semester hours credit before applying for the scholarship, and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on all college work completed. 

Shirley Renaud Memorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a student who has a minimum overall grade point average of 3.5 and is a resident of the college’s five-county district. Herman and Mosoura Rigby Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester scholarship is awarded to an out-of- state entering freshman who demonstrates both the need for financial assistance and an aptitude for success as a student. 

Regina Gail Gibbs Rigby Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Art, Elementary Education, or Music, has a “B” or better grade point average, and has demonstrated leadership abilities at Forest High School. The recipient is selected by a scholarship committee at Forest High School. 

Ruth Round Volunteer Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a healthcare program, has a history of volunteer service in Newton County, and is a resident of Newton County. 

Sam Rush Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to two residents of Neshoba County who are graduates of a public school in Neshoba County and have at least a 2.5 grade point average. Each recipient will receive a total of $500. 

Alvin and Iris Sharp Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who resides in the five-county district, with preference given to Neshoba County, has a minimum 2.75 grade point average, demonstrates the need for financial assistance, is of good moral character, and has a record of service in his/her school, community, or church. 

Elva Smith Sigrest Memorial Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Scott Central or Forest High School. The recipient must have at least a 3.0 grade point average. 

Dr. Omar Simmons Memorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a resident of Newton County who is a pre-med major and has an ACT composite score of 25. 

Kurt Daniel Simoneau Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an Associate Degree Nursing student who resides out of the five-county district served by the College. The student needs a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, submit a letter of recommendation from a current ECCC nursing instructor, and submit a one-page essay on why he/she wants to be a nurse and what integrity means to him/her. 

Willis E. Blum and Frances Gaines Blum Slagle Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a deserving student who is economically in need of funds for educational expenses and who would not otherwise be able to attend college. The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in the five-county service district of ECCC. 

Jay B. and Frances Harris Smith Scholarship —This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a student who has at least a 2.0 grade point average and is a high school graduate or holds the GED®. 

Willis W. (Bubba) Smith Memorial Scholarship —This freshman scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in education who has graduated from a high school in Newton County, has at least a “B” grade point average, has demonstrated leadership abilities, and is free of any disciplinary problems. 

State Farm Insurance Company Scholarship — This one-semester nontraditional scholarship is awarded to a student at least 23 years of age or older. The recipient must have a demonstrated financial need and be a returning sophomore student. 

Huey G. Stone Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Lake High School. The recipient must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average, be a full-time student taking classes with an emphasis in Education, possess leadership qualities, and have financial need. 

Jacob Stovall Memorial Scholarship — This $500 two-semester scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in business or nursing. The recipient must be a graduate of Philadelphia High School, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, and demonstrate financial need. 

Wallace Strickland Rush Health Systems Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in healthcare field. 

Taylor Advanced Machining Scholarship — This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to one high school graduate in Winston County and one high school graduate in Neshoba County. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 grade point average, have successfully completed the corresponding machining program provided through the vocational technical center in their respective county, and have plans to pursue machining as a career. Recipients are selected based on recommendations from the applicants’ former vocational instructors. 

Taylor Advanced Welding Scholarship — This $1,500 scholarship is awarded to one high school graduate in Winston County and one high school graduate in Neshoba County. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 grade point average, have successfully completed the corresponding welding program provided through the vocational technical center in their respective county, and have plans to pursue welding as a career. Recipients are selected based on recommendations from the applicants’ former vocational instructors. 

Charles and Judy Dowdle Thomas Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a student who has been a legal resident of Neshoba County for three years or more and a graduate of Philadelphia High School. The recipient must have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or above and have a strong desire to obtain a college education. 

Albert P. and Blanche W. Thompson Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student from the five-county area served by the college. The recipient must have definable goals, plans, and aspirations and must not be involved in any activity which would bring discredit to the college. 

Laura Reeves Thorne Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a Newton County resident with a 3.0 GPA. The student must be a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in high school for a minimum of two years and must be a Fellowship of Christian Athletes intern at the College. The student must also submit a letter of recommendation from FCA leadership and from his/her home church pastor. 

Kinoth and Ella Mae Thornton and Emerson Electric Scholarship — This four-semester $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in one of the five counties served by ECCC with preference given to Newton County and Neshoba County. The recipient must have financial need (see full description for details), have achieved acceptable grades in high school, and have participated in community projects or work experience. 

Thomas W. Thrash Memorial Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded for the fall semester. Preference will be given to a student majoring in history or education and plan a career in education. The recipient must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours but no more than 36 hours at ECCC, have maintain a 3.0 or higher grade point average, and have two letters of recommendation. 

Dustan Todd Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Newton County High School who plans to major in Drafting and Design Technology. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, have a “B+” or above high school grade point average, and maintain a “B+” or above grade point average his or her freshman year. 

Donald Gray Triplett Scholarship – This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a freshman full-time student that resides in one of the five counties in the district and has a minimum 2.5 GPA. 

U. S. Electrical Motors Scholarship — This four-semester scholarship is awarded annually to one recipient. Eligible applicants include the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of former U. S. Electrical Motors – Philadelphia, Mississippi employees provided the student was in good standing his or her senior year of high school. See full scholarship description for detailed selection criteria. 

Frances Adell Russell Vance Annual Career Technical Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a Career or Technical program who is a full-time student in good standing who maintains a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA). James M. Vance Endowed Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in education (first preference will be given to mathematics education majors). The recipient must have the potential to be a successful teacher, show need for financial assistance, and maintain a grade point average of 2.0. 

Ovid S. and Carol F. Vickers Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a student who is a high school graduate or holds a GED®, has at least a 2.0 cumulative high school grade point average, resides in one of the five supporting counties of the college, and plans to major in English, English education, literature, speech, or theater. 

Arno and Ruth Carr Vincent Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded the fall semester. The recipient must have at least a 2.0 grade point average on previous course work completed and be a high school graduate or hold a GED®. 

Lavern & Elizabeth Vowell Memorial Scholarship — This freshman tuition scholarship is awarded for two semesters. The recipient must major in some field of business administration, must have a demonstrated need for financial assistance, and must have a demonstrated potential for academic success. Preference will be given to applicants who are or have been employed by Triple V, Inc. and live in a county where a Triple V, Inc. store is located. 

Elton D. Wall Annual Scholarship – This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a full-time student, in the math or science fields, that resides in one of the five counties in the district, preference to Union or Newton County High Schools, and has a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

Captain Charles E. Ward USN/RET Memorial Scholarship —This freshman scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in Winston County and has at least a 2.5 grade point average. The scholarship will be awarded the fall semester only. 

Warrior Golf Classic Alumni Association Scholarship — This freshman tuition scholarship is awarded to two incoming freshman students. Recipients of this scholarship will be awarded full tuition for the fall semester and full tuition for the spring semester of each recipient’s freshman year. 

Weems Family Scholarship — This freshman tuition scholarship is awarded annually and is renewed until graduation provided the recipient maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average and an academic load that would permit graduation in four semesters. Selection will be made based on high school grade point average, college aptitude test, financial need, participation in extracurricular activities, and good moral character. 

Harvey and Martha Wheeler Pre-Pharmacy/Pre-Med Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a pre-pharmacy or pre-med student. The recipient must have a 3.5 grade point average at ECCC. 

C White Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a student planning to major in either math or science. The recipient must have a high school grade point average of at least 3.0. 

Jack White and Mary Jo White Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of Newton County or Neshoba County and has financial need. 

Bob Wilkerson Memorial Vo-Tech Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of Scott County with preference given to a graduate from Forest High School. The recipient must have a “C” or “C+” grade point average on all high school classes, plan to earn a career-technical degree or certificate, pursue a career in mechanics, and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will be awarded for four semesters. 

Wilks-Palmer Scholars Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of the Liberty Community in Winston County for the fall semester. The recipient must have a burning desire to go to college, be a high school graduate from a school in Winston County, and have a minimum 2.5 high school grade point average. 

Jones and Carrie Williamson and Bascom and Hattie Chisolm Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a student planning to major in agriculture. The recipient must have earned at least average grades in high school, demonstrate a desire to be educated, and have a demonstrated need for financial assistance. 

General William Patrick Wilson Memorial Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student maintaining a 3.0 grade point average on college work and has demonstrated financial need. To retain the scholarship for a second semester a student will be required to maintain a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average. 

Lucille Wood Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a female student who has maintained a 3.0 grade point average on college work. The recipient must follow a curriculum as outlined in the college catalog and have high moral and ethical character. Extracurricular activities will be considered. 

Youngblood Family Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in engineering or science studies, with preference to residents of Forest, MS or the surrounding area.