College Catalog 2016-17

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Mississippi State University upon graduation from ECCC. Johnson-Taylor Memorial Scholarship —This two-semester sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing an education major and has maintained a minimum 2.75 grade point average. Dr. Earl L. Laird, Sr. Scholarship — This two-semester scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore student entering the medical science fields. The student must have graduated from a high school in Newton or Neshoba county. James E. Land Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a graduate of a high school in Newton County with plans to pursue a degree in education. La-Z-Boy Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to two students with preference given to students who reside in Newton County. The recipient must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student’s parent or grandparent should be a current or past employee of La-Z-Boy South. Frank Edwin and Nena Holt Leatherwood Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded annually with the recipient selected by the science faculty. William Wade Long Memorial Scholarship — This two-semester freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of Neshoba County or Newton County. The recipient must have a 2.0 grade point average on high school coursework and plan to major in the medical or health-related field. Edwin and Marie Lowe Scholarship — This nontraditional scholarship is awarded to a student 23 years old or older that has at least a 2.0 grade point average. Dr. Beverly (Henry) Oliphant-Martin and John E. Martin Scholarship — Recipients of this scholarship must have a high school diploma or a GED and be in the top 20 percent of their high school class or qualify for the Workforce Education Programs. Thomas Rudolph Mayes Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a recipient that has maintained a 3.0 grade point average in high school and has submitted the required letter of recommendation. Russell McCann Memorial Scholarship — This $500 freshman scholarship is awarded to a resident of the ECCC district having at least a “C” grade point average. Dr. Howard Carlton McMillin Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in the five-county district who has financial need and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. Mississippi Association of Supervisors’ Community College Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to 15 students (three from each county served by ECCC). Each recipient receives $300 for the fall term. The recipient must complete the required application process and have a 2.5 or better grade point average. Mississippi Automotive Manufacturer’s Association Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to two students. Each recipient receives $1,500. The recipient must enroll in a MAMA approved automotive-related program. Mississippi Land Bank Annual Scholarship — This $500 scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the areas of Agriculture, Forestry, Business or Business Administration. Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing ASNEC Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to the President of ASNEC. The award funds will be disbursed in one payment during the second year of the associate degree nursing program. Robert J. Moody, Jr. Special Education Scholarship — This $500 sophomore scholarship is awarded for the fall semester to a student residing in Winston County. The recipient must have a 3.0 grade point average and be pursuing a degree in education with an emphasis in special education. Dr. Margaret Mosal Memorial Scholarship for Leadership — This $200 sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the hallmarks of Phi Theta Kappa. The annually recipient is selected by the Phi

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