College Catalog 2013-14

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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Willis W. (Bubba) Smith Memorial Scholarship - This freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Newton County High School who has at least a “B” grade point average, has demonstrated leadership abilities, and is free of any disciplinary problems. Southern AgCredit Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the areas of Agriculture, Business, or Business Administration. The recipient must be a student in good standing, have demonstrated academic achievement, have good moral character, and have demonstrated leadership abilities. Preference will be given to students who are children of current employees or stockholders of the Land Bank of South Mississippi. Preference will also be given to students from the fifty counties that the Land Bank of South Mississippi services. 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. 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. Larry B. Therrell Memorial Scholarship - This $1,600 freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Leake Academy. The recipient is selected by the Leake Academy selection committee. 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. 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.