College Catalog 2015-16

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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. 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. 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. Square County Auction Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded annually to a freshman student from Leake Central High School. The recipient will receive $250 for the fall semester. 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 AdvancedMachining 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.

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