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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

James and Gloria McRae Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore who resides in the five- county district, with preference to Leake County residents, and has maintained a 3.0 grade point average. 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. Mississippi Power Heritage Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or a non-traditional student residing within the Mississippi Power 23-county service area or Kemper County. The recipient must be accepted into one of the following career and technical programs: Electrical Technology, Automation and Controls Technology, Automotive Technology Mechanics, Diesel Equipment Technology, or the non-credit Electrical Utility Lineman Program. The recipient must have a 2.5 GPAand be a U.S. Citizen. 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 Theta Kappa advisors. Dr. Vernon Clyde and Vashti Muse Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student pursing an educational degree program of study (academic or career/technical field). Interest earned from the endowment corpus will be used to fund the scholarship award. 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. 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. NewtonRotaryClubScholarship —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 orNewton 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. Delisha Payton-Townsend Memorial Scholarship — This one semester scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in the Surgical Technology program. The student must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate service within the community, submit one recommendation letter from a non-family member, and submit a minimum 350-word essay discussing the key characteristics of an exceptional surgical technologist. 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.

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