College Catalog 2015-16

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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. New Directions Scholarship — This nontraditional scholarship provides $2,000 for four semesters to a student who has decided to return to college after having been out of school for more than three years. The recipient must be at least 21 years of age, be either married or a single parent, and must maintain a “B” or better average each semester to continue receiving the scholarship. 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. 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.

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