College Catalog 2015-16

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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. COSOLC Future Leaders Scholarship — This $500 scholarship is awarded to a full time student selected by a five-member committee from the Community Outreach Services of Leake County Board. The scholarship is provided to minority and African American young ladies in need of assistance to complete their educational goals. W. R. Covington Scholarship — This annual scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Noxapater High School in the amount of $150. 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 LeakeAcademy. Each recipient will receive $250 for the fall semester. Frances Brown CrenshawNursing 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. 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. 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. Eastside Pawn and Gun Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded annually to a freshman student from Leake Academy. The recipient will receive $250 for the fall semester.

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