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EAST CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Aaron Ronald Davis Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to an ECCC student returning for his or her sophomore year majoring in science, with special consideration to majors in the medical fields. The scholarship recipient will be chosen by a consensus of the ECCC science faculty. Alford J. Deaton Endowed Scholarship — This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in a science field with preference given to physics or physical science. OpalMcMullanDickersonMemorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to an ECCC student returning for his or her sophomore year, who is majoring in elementary education. Selection is made by the Student EducationAssociation advisor and is based on academic success and potential and the contribution to the student education organization. Stella Dickerson Technical Honor Scholarship — This $500 scholarship is awarded to a technical sophomore student who show leadership and academic excellence in the field of technology. The recipient must be amember of Phi Theta Kappa, must maintain a 3.0 grade point average the fall semester of the sophomore year, and be a non-traditional student. TonyDobbsMemorial Golf Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to a resident of Scott County who has maintained a 2.0 grade point average. Kyle Dunkerson Memorial Scholarship — This freshman scholarship is awarded to a recipient residing in Newton County. First priority will be given to a graduate of Newton County High School. The recipient must have a 2.0 grade point average and have a strong interest in the outdoors and riding horses. East Central Scholars Scholarship — This two-year full tuition scholarship is awarded to select in-district students who are in the top 10 percent of their high school classes. Recipients must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average during their four semesters at ECCC. Etheridge Family Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded annually to any rising ECCC sophomore who has finished his/her freshman year at ECCC in the field of Business, preferable with an emphasis in Accounting. Ona Mae Ethridge Annual Scholarship – This $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Newton County High School that has demonstrated academic achievement, leadership ability, and high moral character. Leon Eubanks Kaljyc-Peers Leadership Scholarship —This sophomore scholarship is awarded to the President of the ECCC Student Body Association. The award funds will be disbursed in two equal payments during the year the student serves as the Student Body Association President. Jessie M. and Bobby Everett Scholarship – This two-semester sophomore scholarship is awarded to a student that resides in one of the five counties in the district, with preference to students from Newton or Neshoba County. The recipient must also be enrolled in Accounting, Business, Business Education, or Pre-Law and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Robert G. FickMemorial Scholarship —This scholarship is awarded to a returning full time sophomore student who has shown dedication to the betterment of the music department and who has a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The recipient will be selected by the ECCC Music Department. Children of Andrew & Inez Gaines: Marjorie Mansfield, Mary George Pace, Frances Gaines Blum Slagle, VirginiaGaines Smith, andGenevaGaines Boring In-District Tuition Scholarship —This two-semester tuition scholarship is awarded to qualifying in-district freshman students who attend the fall semester immediately following graduation from high school. Hubert D. Gilmore Scholarship — This scholarship was created to benefit students needing financial assistance who agree to tutor other students who need academic help. Clyde B. and Flossie H. Goodson Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in forestry or horticulture. Sue Gunter Memorial Scholarship —This two-year scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman after high school graduation. The recipient must maintain a “B” grade point average, demonstrate the necessity for financial assistance, and must continue full time study at ECCC.

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