College Catalog 2013-14

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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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 - 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. 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. 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. 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.