NEMCC Foundation Agency Scholarships

To apply for NEMCC Foundation Agency Scholarships individuals should complete the online application below.

Deadline is March 15th

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NEMCC Foundation Agency Scholarships

Alcorn County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Scholarship
The Alcorn County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl is offering a scholarship to students attending NEMCC from Alcorn County who are majoring in Agriculture, Agriculture Science, or Biology.  This award will be $1,000 split over two semesters ($500 each).

Allie Conner Gaddis Memorial Scholarship 
A one-semester $300 scholarship awarded to a Ripley High School graduate.  The recipient is selected on the basis of character, leadership, and academic achievement.

Alumni Association Scholarship 
A one semester $250.00 scholarship awarded to one student from the following counties: Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union and Lee. The recipient must be a high school senior entering Northeast Mississippi Community College in the fall semester as an entering freshman. Awards are based on academic achievement, leadership ability, outstanding character, personal qualities, and financial need.  Priority is given to students who may not be able to meet federal guidelines for other financial aid programs, but have documented financial needs.

Baptist Memorial Hospital Endowed Scholarship 
A semester scholarship awarded to a student enrolled in the Registered Nursing Program. The student must be from one of the five county areas.

Baptist Memorial Hospital Volunteer Scholarship 
Scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.

Ben Taylor Smith Endowed Scholarship
In memory of their loving husband and father Ben Taylor Smith of Booneville, family members have established a scholarship to Northeast Mississippi Community College in his name.

The Ben Taylor Smith Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate of the Booneville, Baldwyn, or Prentiss County School Districts (freshmen or sophomore) maintaining a 2.5 GPA.  The selection will be made by the Northeast Scholarship Committee operating under the guidelines of the Northeast Development Foundation, and based on academic achievement and financial need.

Mr. Smith owned and operated Smith Drug and Home Medical, Inc.  He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Development Foundation.

Beth VanWinkle Memorial Scholarship
Will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from Prentiss County.  The scholarship will be given to a student maintaining at least at 2.0 GPA with great financial need.  This scholarship will recognize a senior who exemplifies the qualities of integrity, commitment to others, and community involvement.

Each one-time scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 ($500 fall and $500 spring) and will apply to tuition, books, or school-required expenses.  The following are required to apply for this scholarship award:

  • Complete the NEMCC Foundation Online Scholarship Form and include:
    • Essay explaining your goals for the future, community activities, and need for the scholarship
    • Two teacher recommendations

From Jay VanWinkle, Beth’s husband:

“Beth was diagnosed at age 58 with Alzheimer’s disease and made the decision to be open with her illness, start a “bucket list”, and do all she could to help find a cure for this terrible disease.”

“After informing all our friends of what was going on in our lives, we sat down and made plans to do all the things she had wanted to do before she died.  We traveled extensively, rode a horse and she skydived twice.  Toward the end of her illness, she decided that she wanted to do all she could to help others.   One-way she did this was by donating her body to science.  Her reasoning was simple, “when I die, I will be in heaven immediately and my body may help find a cure for some disease.”

“Another way she wanted to help people was to start a scholarship for one of the graduating seniors in our area.  Her requirements were pretty simple and she just wanted someone to have a chance that she and I never had.”  

“The recipient of this annual award will be someone who embodies the characteristics of Beth.  They must be honest, hard-working and have a sense of fairness to all. Beth never met a stranger and anyone who knew her loved her and became a friend for life.  She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and left a lasting legacy of kindness and friendship that few people possess.”

“Beth was very proud that we could offer this scholarship in her name and I am very proud to continue this offer for as long as I am able.”

Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship
The Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship for Tippah County will be awarded for two semesters.   The following are the criteria conditions for the scholarship:

  1. Tippah County High School graduate (does not have to be a current graduating senior)
  2. Prefer a  student who has been actively involved in community leadership activities.
  3. Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA to continue receiving scholarship
  4. Student must submit a 100 words or less essay which outlines educational history, goals for the future, justification of need for the scholarship, and community leadership activities.

Bob Coggins Memorial Scholarship 
A two-semester scholarship awarded first to a Freshman Student from the Baldwyn area, and if no Baldwyn student,  then from five county area.

Booneville Lions Club Optometry Scholarship 
A two semester scholarship awarded to a full time sophomore student, maintaining a 3.25 GPA, and majoring in Optometry (must be enrolled in degree program with transferrable courses).  First preference will be a Prentiss County student, second preference to a student within the five county area, and third preference to a student within the state of Mississippi.

Booneville Masonic Lodge Scholarship 
Applicant must be a relative of Master Mason in good standing of Booneville Lodge No. 305. ACT and Grade Average is required. Amount of Scholarship shall be $250.00 each for Spring and Fall Semesters and used for tuition only. Scholarship will be given annually subject to availability of funds.

Bric Turner Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends of Bric Turner have established a scholarship to Northeast Mississippi Community College in his memory.  A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who graduates from an accredited high school within the five counties that the College serves.  The recipient will be selected by a scholarship committee, operating under the guidelines of the NEMCC Development Foundation.  In order to be considered as a candidate for the Bric Turner Memorial Scholarship, a student must

  • attend NEMCC for the first semester following graduation from high school or currently attending NEMCC,
  • major in a healthcare profession (special consideration will be given to any candidate who exhibits dedication to oncology research and treatment),
  • complete the NEMCC Foundation Online Scholarship Application, and
  • submit an original 500-1000 word essay on “Why I have Chosen To Pursue a Healthcare Profession.”

Bryan Steele Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship award is for a member of the NEMCC Tiger Football Program.  The applicant must have a 2.0 GPA and submit an essay answering the following, “What I’ve learned from the game of football and how football will make me a better person in the future.”  Funds from this award can be used for tuition, books, or other school-related needs.

B.T. & Ida Knight Moore Scholarship
This scholarship, which will be split over two semesters, will be awarded to an incoming freshman beginning in the fall semester. The following conditions are subject to this scholarship; must maintain a 2.50 GPA, must be a resident of the surrounding five county area that Northeast serves, and is also based on academic achievement and financial need.  Applicants must have applied and been accepted for admission to Northeast Mississippi Community College before submitting a scholarship application.  

Carlos Ginn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Booneville High School senior planning to major in a Health Occupations program, award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

 Cecelia Tollison Memorial Scholarship
A one-semester scholarship is awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.

Clifton B. Sawyer Memorial Scholarship 
This is a one semester scholarship. Student must be an Alcorn County High School graduate. Preference is given to Allied Health programs (ex.  RN, LPN, and Respiratory Therapy majors). Award is based on financial need.

Corinth Rotary Magnolia Classic Scholarship
A one-semester scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore student who resides in the Alcorn County, preferably but not limited to, a single parent.

Dodridge-Ajax Scholarship 
A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually based on academic achievement and financial need.

Don Lee Keith Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Writing
The Don Lee Keith Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Writing will be awarded to a sophomore.  This scholarship has been established to honor the life and work of Don Lee Keith, a Prentiss County native and alumnus of NEMCC, whose 40-year career as an award-winning journalist in Mississippi and New Orleans defines the high quality of work hoped for in this award’s recipient.  This scholarship will be given to the sophomore student who has and maintains a 2.5 GPA and whose writing best promises that excellence as demonstrated by two original works submitted with the application.  These works may be in any literary or journalistic genre and may be published or unpublished (critical essay, short story, novel chapter, poetry, personal essay, news story, feature, etc.) but should not exceed 25 pages, double-spaced, per sample.

Dr. Marshall Hollis & Family Pharmacy Scholarship
The Dr. Marshall Hollis & Family Pharmacy Scholarship is a one-semester scholarship awarded to a sophomore pharmacy major with a 3.0 GPA and resides within the five county areas NEMCC serves.

Eddie Burns Memorial Scholarship 
A one-semester scholarship will be awarded in the Fall semester to a Graduating Senior from Prentiss County.  Must be full time student and maintain a GPA of 3.0 and above.  Would prefer students who are not receiving full aid.

E.J. Goddard Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Prentiss County student who is an Education or Psychology major, award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Emma McDonald Street Memorial Scholarship
A one-semester scholarship awarded to students who are interested in majoring in mathematics or a related field. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Etta “Jo” White Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a full time sophomore student maintaining a 2.5 GPA with preference given to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) majors.

Fairey Eaton Miller Scholarship 
Tuition scholarships to Tippah County residence.  Students applying for this scholarship must have applied for admissions at the time of application for the scholarship fund. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

F.L. “Spud” Rowel Endowed Scholarship
One semester scholarship awarded to a Faulkner High School graduate.

Harold T., Jane Carlisle & Hal White Memorial Scholarship
The Harold T., Jane Carlisle & Hal White Memorial Scholarship is a one semester scholarship awarded to a student majoring in the Culinary Arts Technology Program.  Harold T. White, former President of NEMCC, started the culinary arts program during his tenure. The commitment to culinary arts continued through his sons, Harold Jr., Malcolm and Brad, and ultimately manifested the opening of the iconic Jackson restaurant and gathering place known as Hal & Mal’s.  The White family seeks to provide this scholarship and financial assistance to a student who exemplifies a true interest in a career in the hospitality industry, culinary and foodways.

Jack Gandy Memorial Scholarship Fund 
A Fall one-semester scholarship will be awarded to a resident of the five county area Northeast serves based on academic achievement and financial need.

Jack and Faye Rolison Endowed Scholarship 
A scholarship is awarded in the Fall semester to a Ripley High School Senior, if not eligible, a graduation senior from Tippah County.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.  

James L. Triplett Memorial Scholarship 
A one-semester $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time student.  Students applying for this scholarship must have applied for admissions at the time of application for the scholarship fund.  Students receiving this scholarship must maintain a 3.0 GPA above.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Janet Kutrip Memorial Endowment 
Two-semester scholarships that that will be awarded in the Fall. Must be enrolled as a 2nd year ADN Student or a NEMCC LPN graduate who has been exempted by challenge the first year of the ADN curriculum. Student must currently have and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Student must submit an essay which outlines educational history, goals for the future, and justification of need for the scholarship.  Student must show a prompt and consistent class attendance.  Scholarship is awarded in concurrent semesters only. Scholarship is also based on academic achievement and financial need.

Jason McKinney Memorial Scholarship 
A two-semester scholarship awarded to a Wheeler High School graduate majoring in education.  The first semester is based on academic achievement and financial need.  The second semester will automatically be rewarded if the student has maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher during the fall semester.

Jason McKinney Educational Memorial Scholarship 
Scholarship is awarded to a Wheeler High School graduate with a 3.0 GPA majoring in Education.

Jimmy Murphy Memorial Scholarship
This is a four semester scholarship awarded to a Booneville or Prentiss County graduate who is registered as a full time student and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Juanita W. Hill Endowed Scholarship 
This is a two semester scholarship awarded to a Tippah County student.  The scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Kappa Kappa Iota Gamma Chapter Memorial Scholarship 
Scholarship awarded to a student majoring in Education and maintaining a 2.5 GPA.

Kathy Carter Memorial Scholarship Endowment 
This is a one semester scholarhip awarded to a Tippah or Benton County student. First consideration will be given to students majoring in Journalism.

Mary Floyd Nursing Endowment
The Mary Floyd Nursing Endowment will be awarded to a nursing student residing within the five county area NEMCC serves.  This award will be based on academic achievement and financial need.

Marion W. Smith Scholarship 
The Renasant Bank provides each year two scholarships for both semesters.  The recipients must be business administration majors who plan a career  in banking or social science majors who have an interest in government.  Priority is given to dependents of employees of the bank.

Michael Epting Scholarship Fund 
This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall semester in the amount of $1,050.  The student will receive $525 for the Fall semester and $525 for the Spring semester.  The following conditions are subject to this scholarship:  (1) must maintain 2.75 GPA, (2) must be a resident of the five county area, (3) must be enrolled in the Automotive or Diesel Mechanics programs, and (4) scholarship is also based on academic achievement and financial need.

Michael Hisaw Memorial Scholarship 
A one-semester $250 scholarship awarded annually to a Prentiss County resident by the Booneville Rotary Club.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church Scholarship 
This scholarship is in memory of Dwayne Heath and Terry Ray Robertson and is a one-semester scholarship awarded to a Falkner High School graduate.  Award is based on financial need.

Nedra Nabors Memorial Scholarship 
Scholarship is awarded to graduates of:  first option Ripley High School, second option a South Tippah High School, or third option Tippah County High School who is majoring in Elementary Education.

NEMCC Maintenance Scholarship
A one-semester scholarship is divided each Fall semester between the children and grandchildren of NEMCC Maintenance personnel.  Students applying for this scholarship must have applied for admissions at the time of application for the scholarship fund.

North MS Educational Consortium Scholarship Fund 
A one-semester scholarship awarded to a Freshman or Sophomore student with an education major. Must be a full-time student and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Award amount depends on allocation received from NMEC each year.

Oscar L. Shannon Memorial Scholarship 
Scholarship is awarded to a Tippah County student majoring in Business or Secretarial Science (example: Business Technology Majors).

ProVia Products Scholarship 
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman that has applied and been accepted for admission to Northeast Mississippi Community College.  The scholarship may be applied to tuition first, 
if applicable, and then to books, lodging, and other related expenses.  The recipient is selected on the basis of (1) relation to a ProVia Products employee, (2) area of residence, (3) high school GPA, and (4) essay submission on “Describe a successful student”.  Students with prior full paid assistance will not be eligible.

Ralph A. Johnson Memorial Scholarship 
Scholarship is awarded to a student athlete maintaining a 2.0 GPA with financial need.

Robb Clement Memorial Scholarship 
A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a Booneville High School senior. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.  (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

Robert B. Hill Endowed Scholarship
This is a two semester scholarship awarded to a Tippah County student.  The scholarship is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Steven Allen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the Auto Body Repair Program.  Award is based on student showing dedication to successfully complete the program.

The 40 and 8 Society Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is sponsored by the American Legion Post of Baldwyn.  It is a one semester scholarship awarded to a student majoring in the LPN or A.D.N. programs, based on financial need, resides in the five county area NEMCC serves, and plans on living and working in the area after graduation.

The New York Community Trust – Hall Adams Fund Scholarship
A $500.00 scholarship awarded to eight (8) students annually in memory of Mr. Adams, who was a native of Alcorn County. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Alcorn County.

The Peoples Bank of Ripley Scholarship 
A one semester scholarship awarded to a student who resides in the banking area of The Peoples Bank of Ripley. Award is based first on financial need then on academic achievement.  

The Peoples Bank Charities of Ripley Scholarship 
A one semester scholarship awarded to a student who resides in the Tippah or Benton County, preference will be given to those in Tippah.  Award is based first on financial need then on academic achievement.

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Scholarship (A application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Human Resources Department at ThyssenKrupp.)
A one-semester $1,000 scholarship awarded to a dependent of a ThyssenKrupp Elevator employee.  The recipient must also have maintained a GPA of at least 2.5

Truitt Stockton Scholarship
Scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the Construction Engineering program or a related vocational-technical program. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

William Edward Yancey Endowed Scholarship 
Scholarship awarded to a Tippah County student with any program of study, a preference given to graduates from Pine Grove High School, who maintained at least a 2.5 average for 4 years of high school and continues to maintain a 2.5 GPA during their tenure at Northeast Mississippi Community College.

William & Mary Reese Memorial Scholarship
Joe C. Rees (class of 1951) has established a scholarship program for Northeast Mississippi Community College students who currently reside in Tippah County or have previously lived in the county for five years or more.  The scholarship will go to Northeast students who have successfully completed at least one semester, who have need of financial help, who have demonstrated academic ability, and who show further potential promise.  A committee composed of Northeast administrators, faculty who have taught the applicant, fellow students and other appropriate individuals may be called on for evaluation of the applicant.

ZonaDale Taylor Scholarship 
A one-semester scholarship is awarded to a Home Economics major.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

ZonaDale & Charles Taylor Endowed Scholarship 
Awarded to a female student, preferably a single parent, that majors in a service field such as Child Care, Nursing, or Foods & Nutrition.  Award is also based on strong financial need.