College Catalog 2018-19

EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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. Albert P. and Blanche W. Thompson Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman student from the five-county area served by the college. The recipient must have definable goals, plans, and aspirations and must not be involved in any activity which would bring discredit to the college. 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

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