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R. E. "BOB" ANDERSON
and BONNIE D. ANDERSON ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP-This fund, established by their family
and friends in memory of Mr. Anderson's 32 years as a state representative, is awarded
annually to an outstanding career-technical student.
MARY LILLA ASHLEY EDUCATION FUND-This
fund, established by the late Miss Mary Lilla Ashley, will be awarded to adult
students from Copiah, Lawrence, and Lincoln Counties who have re-entered college
to complete or further their college education to enter the teaching field.
NOEL H. ASSINK DATA PROCESSING
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Noel Assink,
former instructor for data processing at Co-Lin. This scholarship will be
awarded to a data processing major.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING STUDENT
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by the A.D.N. class
of 1997 and 1998 for a student in the Associate Degree Nursing program who has a
financial need.
BATEMAN CREATIVE WRITING AWARD-This
scholarship for outstanding creative writing students was established by Mr. and
Mrs. James A. Bateman of Hazlehurst.
GENE AND SUSIE BATES SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established in the spring of 1995 by Mr. Bates, long-time Board
of Trustee member, and Mrs. Bates, to be awarded to a student from the Natchez
Children's Home who has selected to attend either the Wesson or Natchez Campus
or to another worthy student in the district.
BEALL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP-Mr..
and Mrs. Sam "Buddy" Beall of Wesson established this scholarship in 1987 to
assist a worthy student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The scholarship
will be awarded to a freshman who has a Wesson home address, to be used to
attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College for the sophomore year.
USAF MAJOR THOMAS WARING "BUDDY"
BENNETT, JR., MIA SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is awarded by the parents of
United States Air Force Major Thomas Waring "Buddy" Bennett, Jr. who is "missing
in action" in Vietnam since 1972. The recipient of this scholarship must be an
Adams County resident, and must attend the Natchez Campus of Copiah-Lincoln
Community College.
THE LEE WILL AND MARY LOYCE BERRY
SCHOLARSHIP FUND-This scholarship was established by Kathy Berry Dugas to
honor her parents. The scholarship recipient(s) shall be a deserving student(s)
who wish(es) to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College, from Copiah County,
Mississippi, on the basis of leadership, academic achievement and financial
need.
SUZANNE BOYD MEMORIAL TROPHY
SCHOLARSHIP-During the session 1940-41, American Consul General and Colonel
John H. Boyd of Wesson, Mississippi, and Nice, France, established this
scholarship.
ANN D. BRADBERRY SCHOLARSHIP-The
Ann D. Bradberry Scholarship was established in 1991 in memory of Mrs.
Bradberry. The scholarship is designated to go to an outstanding Trailblazer
whose character and leadership exemplifies the spirit of a Co-Lin Trailblazer.
Criteria for selection of the recipient includes maintaining a 2.5 or better
grade point average and being from a supporting county in the Co-Lin district.
BROOKHAVEN LION'S CLUB
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by the Brookhaven Lion's Club
in 2000. It will be awarded annually to a returning sophomore from Lincoln
County with a 2.0 GPA or better.
ADA ROGERS BRUMFIELD MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship fund was established by the Brumfield family.
This scholarship is awarded annually to a returning sophomore in the Associate
Degree Nursing Program from Lincoln County.
C. C. CLARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-The
C. C. Clark Memorial Scholarship was established in 1984 by the college's Board
of Trustees and by family and friends of the late Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark was a
member of the board of trustees of Copiah-Lincoln for 23 years. The recipient
must be planning to return to Copiah-Lincoln for his/her sophomore year.
Preference will be given to a Lincoln County student.
COLETTE SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established by former Colettes during their reunion in 2000.
It will go to a deserving, returning sophomore Collette in the Co-Lin district.
COPIAH-LINCOLN LAWRENCE FIFTY
PLUS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a second
semester freshman enrolled in the professional food service program.
JASON COUNTS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-The scholarship was established by Margie Lowery and Pat and
Celeste Lowery. It will be awarded to a deserving music student and
selected by the faculty of the music department.
KEITH DANIELS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship has been established by Dr. Ken Walley and
other friends and family. The scholarship will go to an in-district sophomore
athlete showing financial need.
ANNETTE WEST DONNAN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Annette West
Donnan. The scholarship is supported by donations from school, church and other
community members interested in furthering education in Adams County,
Mississippi.
LAURA FULLER DUKE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship was established by friends and family of Laura
Fuller Duke. She was a 1997 Co-Lin honors graduate from Lawrence County.
BEATRICE AND CECIL FARMER
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- Scholarship applicants must be a graduate of Simpson
County Academy, have a B-average, be of good character, and plan to be a
full-time student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
LOU DOUGLAS AND W. D. HAMMONS
FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP- The recipient must be a full-time student and a rising
sophomore enrolled at the Wesson campus. The recipient must have at least a 3.2
grade point average in his/her major field of study. Preference will be given to
but not limited to students from Copiah County, Mississippi.
REVEREND M. L. DOUGLAS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- Criteria for selection includes a need for financial
assistance; a student who exemplifies the high Christian ideals; one who shows
care and concern for others; one who is active in campus life and who has
maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average.
RUSSELL ELLZEY MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 1974 by Mr. and Mrs. J. C.
Redd in honor of Mr. Russell Ellzey, the first president of Copiah-Lincoln.
J. M. EWING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-In
the fall of 1973, the late Mr. J. C. Redd of Jackson, Mississippi, a
Copiah-Lincoln Community College alumnus, established the J. M. Ewing Memorial
Scholarship in honor of Dr. J. M. Ewing, the second president of Copiah-Lincoln.
MAGGIE FLOWERS EWING SCHOLARSHIP-
The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving incoming freshman who is a vocal
major. Selection will be made from recommendations from the college's music
faculty. Mrs. Ewing, who was Copiah-Lincoln's first lady from 1932 until 1956,
came to Co-Lin in 1922 as a music faculty member and is remembered for her
outstanding vocal students and groups and for leading school spirit.
F. M. FORTENBERRY SCHOLARSHIP-Francis
Marion Fortenberry served Copiah-Lincoln in many capacities from 1939-1968. He
was president of Co-Lin from 1956-1968 and resigned this position to become
director of the Division of Community/Junior Colleges in the Mississippi State
Department of Education.
NONA G. FORTENBERRY SCHOLARSHIP-
Criteria for the selection of the recipient shall be a student of sophomore
standing on the Wesson Campus who lives within the Copiah-Lincoln District; be
enrolled in a Business Technology Program (secretarial); have a minimum 3.0 (B)
grade-point average; and displays qualities of leadership, integrity, and
dependability.
B. R. AND FRANCES B. FRAZIER
SCHOLARSHIP- Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Frazier established this scholarship to
assist a young Mississippi Baptist freshman student.
LESTER R. (RANDY) FURR, JR.
MEMORIAL BAND SCHOLARSHIP-Randy Furr, a 1970 graduate of Co-Lin, was an
active member of the band for four years (two of the years as a high school
student). Because of Randy's interest in the band program at Copiah-Lincoln, his
family and friends established this endowed scholarship in his memory.
LUTHER GARRETT MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship has been established by the friends of Luther
Garrett, a graduate of Copiah-Lincoln and a former Director of
Vocational-Technical Education at Copiah-Lincoln from 1962-1968.
DORIS BALL GREEN MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship is currently being
established. Mrs. Green was the first ever Miss Co-Lin and dedicated her
professional life to music education in south Mississippi. Preference is
given to students in the Co-Lin district. The scholarship will be awarded
to sophomore music majors who show promise in music, and preferably to one who
shows a financial need.
JODIE KYZAR GREER GEORGE
SCHOLARSHIP- The scholarship will go annually to a deserving student from
either Lincoln or Lawrence Counties. Financial need will be a priority. The
recipient should maintain a reputable grade point average. Only interest from
the principal will be awarded from the scholarship. Mrs. George was a retired
educator and a past president of the Copiah-Lincoln Alumni Association.
DEAN JONES GIBSON MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- Mrs. Gibson was a long-time English instructor at
Copiah-Lincoln Community College, Natchez Campus. This scholarship will be
awarded annually to an outstanding returning Natchez Campus sophomore student
who shows academic promise and is not receiving other aid to cover total school
tuition and book costs. Preference will be given to a student majoring in
English or the humanities.
JULIA GUESS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP-
The scholarship will be awarded annually to a freshman piano or voice major who
plans to return to Co-Lin for his/her sophomore year. Basis for selection shall
be performance and ability in music, need, academic achievement, and a desire to
succeed.
THE ANNE LEE HARDISON MEMORIAL
NURSING SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship is to assist a deserving first year
nursing student from Lawrence County. The scholarship was established to
memorialize Mrs. Annie Lee Hardison, mother of Asa Hardison, member of the
Foundation board of directors, and grandmother of Co-Lin faculty member Casey
Hardison-Peavey.
CORDELIA HARVEY MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship will be awarded to any student in the Co-Lin
district majoring in lab tech, pre-nursing, pre-med (health sciences) that show
the greatest need.
W. S. HENLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship has been established by the former Merchant and Planters Bank (now
Trustmark) of Hazlehurst, the Board of Trustees of Copiah-Lincoln, and friends
of Mr. Henley. Mr. Henley served on the Board of Trustees from 1924 until his
death in October, 1974. From 1934 to July, 1974, he served as Chairman of the
Board of Trustees.
HODGES FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP-The
Hodges family established a scholarship in the spring of 1991 in appreciation of
their parents' role in helping establish Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High
School. There were seven of the Hodges children, F. B., Lucien, Graham, Frances,
Jimmy, Lucille and Jessie Anna, all of whom were graduates of the high school or
of the college. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding
creative writing student on the Wesson campus.
MR. AND MRS. K.R. HODGES
SCHOLARSHIP- The scholarship shall be awarded annually to one or more
qualified candidates to support their attendance at Copiah-Lincoln Community
College or any college or university of their choice, for study leading toward a
medical degree. The annual amount awarded to any one student shall not exceed
$500.00. The basis of selection shall be: financial need, enrollment in a
medical curriculum, and a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The recipient must
also show outstanding character and a desire to better himself or herself.
ROBERT K. HOWARD MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 1996 in memory of Robert K.
Howard, a 1993 graduate of the practical nursing program. The scholarship is
awarded to a student in the practical nursing program who has worked in a
health-related job and who demonstrates a financial need.
ILR SCHOLARSHIP- This is a
general scholarship established by the Institute for Learning Retirement. The
scholarship will be awarded to an in-district returning sophomore with a 3.0
average. Preference will be given to grandchildren of ILR members.
TOM EARL AND RUBY HOGG JAMES
SCHOLARSHIP-The Tom Earl and Ruby Hogg James Scholarship was endowed with a
bequest from Mrs. James through her nephew, Claude A. Walker of Laurel. The
scholarship will be awarded to deserving students from the Copiah County area.
DARLENE JOHNSON MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-The Co-Lin Trailblazers have established this scholarship in
memory of Nancy Darlene Johnson. The scholarship will be awarded each year to a
sophomore Trailblazer who has, in the opinion of fellow Trailblazers and
advisors, represented Copiah-Lincoln in an outstanding manner, exemplifying the
spirit of a Trailblazer.
JOHN 'JACK' JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP-Established
in 1995 by friends of Jack Johnson, who worked at Co-Lin for over 45 years. The
scholarship will be awarded to a deserving minority student.
DONALD AND SARAH JOHNSON
SCHOLARSHIP-The Donald and Sarah Johnson Scholarship was established in 1988
to help young people who attend Copiah-Lincoln to develop their talents for a
more productive and enjoyable life. The scholarship will be awarded each year to
a returning sophomore who is planning to major in the field of engineering,
pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-medicine, or teacher-education with emphasis in
science or mathematics.
THELMA HEMPHILL JONES SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship has been established by Mrs. Thelma Jones in memory of her husband,
the late Reverend Doctor Otis Jones. Preference for this scholarship will be
given to a student pursuing religious training.
TOM AND DORIS KELLY SCHOLARSHIP-The
Tom and Doris Kelly Scholarship was set up by the Kelly family in appreciation
of what Co-Lin has meant to them. The interest from the principal of the
scholarship will be awarded annually to a worthy academic student.
WAYNE KING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established in 1999 in memory of Wayne King by his friends and
family. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and craftsman from Brookhaven who
benefited from the Vo-Tech program at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. It will
be awarded to a Lincoln County Career/Technical student who shows financial
need.
DR. PHYLLIS H. LANIER MEMORIAL
SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in November 2000 by
friends and faculty members. Dr. Lanier taught chemistry at Co-Lin from
1963 until 2001 and served as chairperson of the science division. The
scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore with a 3.00 or better GPA and must be
an allied health or science teacher education major or pre-professional.
JAMES M. LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP-
James M. Lewis, principal of Co-Lin High School from 1948 to 1968 and registrar
of Co-Lin Junior College from 1963 to 1977, is honored by this scholarship. The
scholarship recipient must be an incoming freshman on the Wesson Campus.
JAMES ROBERT "JIM" LOWERY
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 1980 by the members
of the 1978 Copiah-Lincoln High School Senior Class, his family and friends.
This scholarship is awarded each year to a Wesson High School graduate who plans
to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
MICHAEL G. LUSK, SR.
PRE-ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP-Michael G. Lusk, Sr. of Wesson and Houston,
Texas, established this scholarship in the spring of 1991. The scholarship will
be awarded to a deserving pre-engineering student.
H.F. MCCARTY, JR. ENDOWED
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 1999 by the Hyman F.
McCarty, Jr. family to provide financial assistance for one or more students at
Copiah-Lincoln Community College. This scholarship will be awarded to a
student who is a resident of Simpson County and has demonstrated financial need.
The recipient must be a student who is graduating in the top 10% of his/her high
school class or is renewable to a sophomore college student who has maintained a
3.5 GPA or better.
F. KENNETH MCCALIP MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship honors the memory of Kenneth McCalip, the
deceased husband of Gwen McCalip, Director of Admissions of the Natchez Campus. The
recipient must be a sophomore on the Natchez Campus with a minimum GPA of 3.2.
SHERRYN W. McDONALD MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Sherryn W.
McDonald, a member of the Co-Lin/Natchez faculty at the time of her death. The
scholarship is funded by donations from school, church, and other community
members interested in furthering education in Adams County, Mississippi.
CHARLES W. "BILLY" McGEHEE
SCHOLARSHIP-A 1960 Co-Lin graduate, Mr. McGehee is currently chairman of the
Board of Croft Metals, Inc. in McComb. This scholarship is for an entering
freshman from Franklin County seeking an associate degree.
JOHN WILLIAM “BILL” McGUIRE, SR.
SCHOLARSHIP-The John William "Bill" McGuire, Sr. Scholarship was established
in the spring of 1997 in memory of Mr. McGuire by his family. The scholarship
will be awarded to a returning sophomore student at Co-Lin who resides in the
Co-Lin district. The basis of selection will be: financial need, a 3.0 grade
point average, and completion of at least eight (8) hours of laboratory science
(not to include general biology) by the end of the freshman year.
MISSISSIPPI MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 1996 for a sophomore student
who is a media major (journalism, communications, public relations, etc.) and
who shows promise in his or her field.
HATTIE LOU MONTGOMERY MIDDLETON
SCHOLARSHIP-The Hattie Lou Montgomery Middleton Scholarship has been
established by her family. The scholarship will be awarded to a second year
student, preferably from Copiah County, who is planning to enter the field of
education.
GRAYDON L. AND HELEN E. MULLEN
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-The family and friends of Graydon L. and Helen E.
Mullen have established this scholarship in memory of Mr. Mullen, who served as
Co-Lin business manager from 1946 until his untimely death in 1966, and Mrs.
Mullen, who served in many capacities from 1946-1994.
MALCOLM NESMITH MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by the family and friends of
Malcolm Nesmith, Copiah-Lincoln Community College head football coach at the
time of his death. This award is reserved for an outstanding sophomore football
player.
IDA B. OLSON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship has been established on Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Wesson
Campus by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitts. The scholarship will be awarded annually to
a student in Co-Lin's practical nursing program who has financial need and who
has demonstrated hard work, kindness and patience while working and caring for
patients in the clinical phase of the program. The recipient will have shown
that the patient is the most important one to be cared for.
FRANK AND EVELYN OSWALT
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Oswalt. The Oswalts were long-time supporters of Copiah-Lincoln. Mrs. Oswalt, a
retired librarian, had the library named in her honor. Mr. Oswalt was also a
former employee of the college.
KEN AND RUTH PATTERSON
SCHOLARSHIP-The late Mr. and Mrs. Ken Patterson, who were life-long
residents of Wesson, Mississippi, established the Ken and Ruth Patterson
Scholarship, to assist some worthy young person at Copiah-Lincoln Community
College.
DR. JOEY H. PAUL MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship in memory of Joey H. Paul, a long-time Co-Lin
Computer Science and Mathematics instructor, is awarded annually to a
Mathematics or Computer Science sophomore student enrolled full-time at the
Natchez Campus with 28 credit hours scheduled to be earned by the fall semester
of the sophomore year. The recipient(s) will not be eligible to hold
a second academic scholarship for the same time period.
DR. REX R. PEARCE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-A scholarship was established in 1991 in memory of Dr. Rex
Pearce by Mrs. Jodie Kyzar Greer George of Jackson and her sister, Mrs. Nina
Kyzar Wallace of Jayess, and by other friends, former students, and family
members. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a freshman social science
major who has excelled, who plans to enter the teaching field and who plans to
return to Co-Lin for the sophomore year.
HARDY PERRITT AWARD FOR
EXCELLENCE IN WRITING-The family of the late Dr. Henry Hardy Perritt of
Whitehouse, Texas, has established this scholarship in his memory. The
scholarship will go each year preferably to a sophomore who has demonstrated
excellence in writing and who plans to continue his/her education.
MARTHA AND FRANK PITTS
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitts of
Dallas, Texas, to assist a worthy practical nursing student each year. Mr. and
Mrs. Pitts are alumni of Copiah-Lincoln. Because of the late Mrs. Pitts' desire
to be a nurse, this scholarship was established to be awarded to a practical
nursing student.
REX POPPLEWELL SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established by Mr. Popplewell for a student entering the
two-year machine shop program who needs financial assistance. Should there be no
request from such, the award may go to a student wishing to graduate from an
automotive technology or welding program. The Scholarship Selection Committee of
the college will choose the recipient annually.
MILDRED NEWMAN POWE SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established by Mrs. Gaye Powe Platt to honor the memory of her
mother, Mrs. Mildred Newman Powe.
RUSSELL RAY LEADERSHIP ENDOWMENT-This
scholarship was established in 2002 by the Co-Lin Trailblazers and the Eta
Omea Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. It is to be awarded to a freshman for
their sophomore year. The recipient must be a member of the Trailblazer
recruitment team and Phi Theta Kappa.
E. A. REDD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship is in memory of E. A. Redd, a long-time Board of Trustees member
from Adams County. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a technical or
career student enrolled full time at the Natchez Campus. Career or technical
students who have maintained a 3.0 G.P.A. and who are active in campus
activities will be eligible for this award. The recipient(s) will not be
eligible to hold a second academic scholarship for the same time period.
TARA REYNOLDS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in memory of Tara Elizabeth
Reynolds. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating sophomore
from Co-Lin with a 3.0 or better GPA who is a Mississippi resident, is
pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing, and has completed all the pre-nursing
degree requirements at the time of graduation from Co-Lin. The recipient
must show proof of acceptance into a school of nursing before the funds are sent
to the institution. The funds for this award will be divided equally
between the two semesters of the recipient's junior year.
ALTON AND JEAN RICKS SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established in 1992 in honor of Jean and Alton Ricks by their
friends and family. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an education
major from Copiah County, with preference given to a graduate from Wesson High
School.
JOHN E. RUSSELL MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in the fall of 1996 by former
students of John Russell, a former choral director at the college. The
scholarship is for a student enrolled in music courses and who is active in
choral/music activities.
JESSE W. SANDIFER MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-The will of the late Jesse W. Sandifer established this
scholarship in 1988. Mr. Sandifer was retired from Copiah-Lincoln's physical
plant staff where he had been a long-time dedicated employee.
J. EDGAR SIMMONS, JR. SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Mayes McGehee in memory of her
brother, Joseph Edgar Simmons, Jr., and his wife, Kathleen Floyd Simmons. This
scholarship will be awarded to a returning sophomore student who has
demonstrated a desire to excel in English or creative writing.
DONALD ASHLEY "CHICK" SMITH
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-The family and friends of Donald Ashley "Chick" Smith,
who at the time of his accidental death in October, 1979, was a sophomore
student at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, established this scholarship.
LEXIE B. SMITH MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Harold H.
Harris in memory of her sister, Lexie B. Smith. Miss Smith graduated from
Copiah-Lincoln in 1938.
WILLIE H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP-Mrs.
Willie H. Smith of Brookhaven established this scholarship for a student
majoring in the field of science and who is planning to return to Copiah-Lincoln
Community College for the sophomore year (preferably from Lincoln County).
STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP-State
Bank and Trust Company of Brookhaven established this scholarship in the fall of
1995 to assist worthy Lincoln County students. High school seniors may apply to
Co-Lin's financial aid for consideration. Two scholarships are given annually.
THE CO-LIN STATE FARM ENDOWMENT-
Area State Farm Insurance agents and associates established this scholarship.
The endowment is designed to award student scholarships and support faculty
development. The first scholarships were awarded in the fall of 2004.
LULA STEVENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established by the Copiah-Lincoln Alumni Association and friends
in memory of Miss Lula Stevens, Dean of Women at Copiah-Lincoln for forty years.
DR. JAMES H. STRIBLING MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- This fund was established to honor Dr. Jim Stribling of
Brookhaven. He served on Co-Lin's Board of Trustees from 1967 until his death in
2001 and was board chairman from 1974 until 2001. The scholarship is to be
awarded to a deserving student who demonstrates financial need.
TAYLOR PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP-
This scholarship was established by Fred and Jewett Taylor of Oxford,
Mississippi, as a prestigious $5,000 annual scholarship to be selected annually
by the College President with the assistance of two committees. The first
committee reviews application materials and forwards recommendations to a second
committee which interviews the top applicants. The scholarship is funded through
$1 million endowment given by Mrs. Jewett Taylor in 2003.
JAMES C AND NEVA B. THAMES
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 1987 by the
children and grandchildren of the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thames. This
scholarship will be awarded each year to a returning sophomore who is planning
to major in the field of engineering, pre-medicine, law, or teacher education
with emphasis in science or mathematics. In addition, the student must be
a resident of the State of Mississippi with preference given to a Co-Lin
district resident.
LENA W. AND FRED E. THOMPSON
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in the summer of 1996 in memory
of long-time instructor Mrs. Lena Wood Thompson by Mr. Thompson, whose career
spanned 36 years as instructor of accounting, business division chairperson, and
in other positions, including manager of the college bookstore. The scholarship
will be awarded annually to either a music, mathematics, or accounting major.
E. A. "BEBY" TURNAGE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship fund was established in July, 1984, in memory
of the late General E. A. "Beby" Turnage by the Lawrence County Chamber of
Commerce, the citizens of Lawrence County and General Turnage's friends from the
State of Mississippi and the nation. This scholarship will be awarded with
preference to Lawrence County students.
ARLEE W. WALKER PRE-PROFESSIONAL
SCIENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in the fall of
1980 by Dr. Phyllis Lanier, Chairperson of Copiah-Lincoln Community College's
Science Division. The scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore
pre-professional science major.
BURLIAN O'NEAL WALKER
COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in 2002.
Walker served as an administrator at Co-Lin from 1967 to his retirement in 1999
as executive director of the Foundation, public relations, and alumni affairs at
various times. This general scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating
sophomore who is a broadcast, public relations, or journalism major planning to
enter the University of Southern Mississippi the following semester. Criteria
for selection includes a 3.00 or better GPA, a desire to succeed, and one who
shows potential in his or her chosen field.
NOAH "CAP" WALLACE
FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP-Noah “Cap” Wallace
Family Scholarship was established by the children of Noah “Cap” and Lona Bufkin
Wallace to memorialize their parents. “Cap” Wallace worked for Co-Lin in the
1930’s and 1940’s. Male students were required to work one day per month under
“Cap’s” supervision on the farm or in maintenance. Mrs. Wallace attended Co-Lin
High School the first year it was organized in 1915. The scholarship is awarded
to an entering freshman who plans to return to Co-Lin for his or her sophomore
year. The recipient is eligible for consideration for their sophomore year.
LAURA ZELLA WEEMS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship honors Miss Laura Zella Weems, who taught
psychology at Co-Lin for 24 years, retiring in 1974. The fund is setup to
provide financial assistance to an incoming freshman with a 2.5 cumulative grade
point average and a minimum ACT score of 18.
ZELLE WEEMS FTA SCHOLARSHIP-The
Future Teachers Association of Copiah-Lincoln Community College has established
this scholarship in honor of Miss Zelle Weems, who was the FTA advisor for many
years.
JOHNNIE E. AND PAULINE H. WELLS
SCHOLARSHIP-The family of Johnnie E. Wells and Pauline H. Wells has
established this scholarship in her honor and in memory of Mr. Wells. The
scholarship is established to encourage young people to pursue their academic or
career-technical endeavors. The recipient must be an academic or
career-technical student from either Copiah or Lincoln Counties. Financial need
should be given some consideration, but primarily the recipient should be based
upon assessed potential for continued academic or vo-tech career success after
Co-Lin.
J. J. WESSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-The
family of J. J. Wesson, Saltillo, Mississippi, has established this scholarship
in memory of Mr. Wesson, who was registrar at Copiah-Lincoln Community College
from 1946 to 1953.
CALVIN WHITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established in memory of devoted Co-Lin fan, Calvin White, upon
his death following a Co-Lin basketball game. The scholarship will be awarded
annually to a Colette or a cheerleader as chosen by the Scholarship Selection
Committee of the college.
N.B. AND CATHERINE WHITE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP- This scholarship has been established for a Wesson High School
Senior to be used at Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The basis of selection
will include that a student must have attended Wesson Elementary and High
Schools for at least eight years, and must be planning to attend Copiah-Lincoln.
The recipient will also be selected on scholarship, participation in high school
activities, and need.
JOHN VERNON AND ALLYENE PITTS
WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship has been established by Ann
Williams in memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon Williams. This
scholarship is to be awarded on an annual basis to a sophomore student who is a
graduate of Wesson High School or its successor, who plans to major in
Elementary Education or some related teacher education field when an Elementary
Education major is not available.
LAURA COGHLAN WILLIAMS
RADIOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP-The radiography students of 1991-92 and 1992-93
established the Laura Coghlan Williams Radiography Scholarship. Selection is to
be made by the medical radiologic technology selection committee. The recipient
must be a second year student who has successfully completed all first year
courses in the curriculum and who has a 2.5 or better grade point average.
Selection will also be based upon need and performance.
SIDNEY WAYNE WILLIAMS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by Mrs. Wayne Williams in
memory of her son, Sidney Wayne Williams. This scholarship shall be awarded to a
Lincoln County student majoring in auto mechanics.
VIRGIL D. YOUNGBLOOD SCHOLARSHIP-This
scholarship was established by Mr. Virgil D. Youngblood in his will. Mr.
Youngblood was one of the Wesson businessmen who was a primary leader in the
movement to establish a joint agricultural high school supported by Copiah and
Lincoln counties to be located in the town of Wesson.
GENERAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
ARTHUR BOYTE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-The family of Arthur Boyte, a former student and outstanding
baseball player at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, has established this
scholarship. The basis of selection will be need, good character, spiritual
influence, and a desire to serve fellow students. The scholarship is
preferably for a Franklin County baseball player.
COPIAH-LINCOLN EDUCATORS
ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established in February,
1988, by the Co-Lin Educators Association (CLEA) to assist a returning
sophomore.
COPIAH-LINCOLN/SOUTHWEST
MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGES' REALTOR SCHOLARSHIP-The Co-Lin/Southwest
Realtor Scholarship is established and sponsored by the Southwest MS Board of
Realtors. The recipients of this scholarship must be a resident of the
districts of these community colleges. Criteria used for the awarding of
this scholarship will include academic record, citizenship, and future plans and
goals of the student. The student must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA on a
4.0 scale.
ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI INC.'S
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship will be awarded on an
annual basis to a career-technical student. The scholarship will cover tuition
and fees up to $1,200. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who
meets the following criteria: 1.) Be a full-time Copiah-Lincoln
Community College freshman or sophomore student pursuing a career or technical
field of study. 2.) Have a 2.5 or better high school and/or
Copiah-Lincoln Community College grade point average. 3.) Be free of
any disciplinary problems. 4.) Be a legal resident of Mississippi.
5.) Have demonstrated financial need. 6.) This scholarship may
not duplicate other scholarships or financial assistance.
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
SCHOLARSHIP-Given to a Lawrence County senior annually who plans to enroll
in a career or technical program at Co-Lin, the scholarship was
established in 1993.
GEORGIA-PACIFIC LEAF RIVER PAPER
AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP-This scholarship was established by
Georgia-Pacific Corporations Leaf River Pulp Operations in New Augusta, MS.
It will be awarded to a freshman majoring in Paper and Chemical Technology.
Preference will be given to a Perry County student.
SUNNY JEAN ZANGARA JONES MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-The Brookhaven Little Theatre, Inc. has established a
scholarship in memory of Sunny Jean Zangara Jones, who at the time of her death
was a Co-Lin student. Mrs. Jones was active in Brookhaven Little Theatre
and in the performing arts. This scholarship will be awarded to a
returning sophomore in the performing arts field.
MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF
SUPERVISORS SCHOLARSHIP-The MS Association of Supervisors has set up a $500
scholarship annually in all 15 community/junior colleges. The scholarship
committee will select a freshman each year who shows potential for success in
college with the recipient to be selected on a rotation basis between counties
of the college districts in alphabetical order. The scholarship of $250
per semester is renewable for second semester based on a 2.5 or better grade
point average.
TRUSTMARK SCHOLARSHIPS-Trustmark
National Bank has established a scholarship fund at Copiah-Lincoln Community
College. Applicants must be recent high school graduates from a public,
private, or parochial school. Applicants must be a resident of Copiah,
Lincoln, or Simpson counties. Two scholarships will be awarded per county.
Applications and a detailed description of this scholarship can be obtained from
the college's financial aid office.
B.R. UNDERWOOD MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP-Lodge 9 of the Woodmen of the World, Brookhaven, has established
a $750 scholarship to be awarded each year to a graduating senior from Lincoln
County who plans to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College. Preferably,
the recipient should be pursuing a degree in law enforcement. However,
this is not mandatory. Criteria for selection shall include need, a desire
to succeed, and an outstanding high school record.
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Other general scholarships are
awarded by individuals, businesses, and firms and are selected directly by the
donor.
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