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 Scholarships

Hall Adams Fund Scholarship A one-semester $500 scholarship awarded annually in memory of Mr. Adams, who was a native of Alcorn County. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement and financial need. Recipients should be residents of Alcorn County.

Tony Arnold Memorial Scholarship A $1000 scholarship divided over two semesters awarded to a Thrasher High School graduate. The recipient is selected on the basis of leadership and academic ability~

Baptist Memorial Hospital Volunteer Scholarship A one-semester tuition schol­arship is awarded based academic achievement and financial need. Applications are secured through the hospital.

Berkline Corporation Dependent Scholarship Four (4) tuition scholarships are awarded each fall to dependent children of Berkline employees. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need with preference being given to freshmen. Selection of recipient will be made by the Northeast Scholarship Committee.

Pauline Oakley Bryant Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established by her sister, Marjorie Oakley Waters. Two tuition scholarships are awarded each semester to Prentiss County students majoring in Office Administration. Awards are based on academic achievements.

Caterpillar Award Based on academic achievement and financial need.  A full tuition scholarship is only awarded to a student who is a depent of an employee of Caterpillar, Inc.

Jimmie Caldwell Scholarship A $1,000 two-semester scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management. The scholarship is spon­sored by the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.

Coca-Cola Bottling Works Scholarship (Corinth) Two one-semester scholar­ships are awarded to students from Alcorn, Prentiss, and Tishomingo Counties. Awards are based on financial need.

Corinth Restaurant Association Scholarship A $500 scholarship awarded to a student majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management. The scholarship is funded by the Corinth Chapter of the Mississippi Restaurant Association

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

Delta Epsilon Chi Scholarship A $100 scholarship for a student majoring in Hotel Restaurant Management is awarded the fall semester of the sophomore year. The scholarship is sponsored by Northeast Mississippi Alumni DECA.

*Dodge Store Scholarship Three one-semester tuition scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.

First American National Bank A one-semester scholarship awarded to a stu­dent from the banking service area. The selection for this award is based on acade­mic achievement and financial need.

Sam E. Fleming, Jr. Scholarship A $1,000 two-semester scholarship awarded to a student majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management. The scholarship is spon­sored by the Tupelo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors in honor of a former Director of the Tupelo CVB.

George Blaine Gentry Memorial Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate of Baldwyn High School. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Selection of the recipient is made by the Northeast Scholarship Committee.

The Charlie M. and Virginia Gordon Memorial Scholarship A $600 one-semes­ter scholarship is awarded annually to a Baldwyn High School graduate with a Business related major. The recipient must be a Prentiss County resident. Award will be based on academic achievement and financial need.

Glenn Davis Gray Scholarship The Corinth Junior Auxiliary provides two tuition scholarships for both semesters for students from Alcorn County majoring in a medical related field. Award is based on academic achievement, letters of perfor­mance, and financial need.

Wesley Bruce Green Memorial Scholarship Established by his family. A $250 one semester tuition scholarship awarded annually to a graduate of Jumpertown High School. The recipient will be selected on the basis of academic achievement.

Mary Alice Harrington Memorial Scholarship A $1,000 two-semester scholar­ship is provided annually to a student majoring in the Child Care Development Technology Program. Award is based on character, financial need and leadership ability.

*Hill Brothers Construction Company Scholarship A one-semester tuition schol­arship awarded annually to a Tippah County resident with priority given to gradu­ates of Falkner High School. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Hotel-Restaurant Management Club Adviser’s Scholarship A $100 scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Hotel-Restaurant Management. The scholarship is awarded the fall semester of the sophomore year.

*Edward D. Jones & Company Scholarship Three fall semester scholarships in the amount of $500 are awarded annually to three Business majors. The students must be from an Alcorn County School, Corinth High School, Booneville High School or a Prentiss County school. Awards are based on academic achievement and financial need.

*Joe Ray Langston Memorial Scholarship A one-semester scholarship awarded to a student from the Northeast district. Selection is made by the Northeast Scholarship Committee and is based on superior academic achievement at the high school level and financial need. The scholarship was established by the law firm of Langston, Langston, Michael & Bowen in memory of the founder of the firm.

Mississippi Purchasing Association Scholarship A $250.00 per semester scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in Business Administration. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Mississippi Restaurant Association Scholarship An $800 two-semester scholar­ship awarded to a student majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management, with an additional $200 provided for the HRM Program. The funds are provided by the Mississippi Restaurant Association.

*Billy Q. Morgan Honorary Scholarship A two-semester scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the Diesel Mechanics program. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. 

Eric Brandon Palmer Memorial Scholarship Established by his mother, Theresa Barnes. A one semester scholarship of $500 awarded annually to a senior at Alcorn Central High School. The recipient must have played basketball and have financial need.

*Stacie Pannell Memorial Scholarship A fall semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually with priority given to students in the five county areas. Selection will be based on academic achievement and financial need.

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

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Scholarship Four one-semester tuition scholar­ships are awarded to students residing in the community college district. Recipients must be enrolled as fulltime students and must have maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for the previous academic year.

Pilot Club Scholarship (Booneville) A tuition scholarship is awarded to a female graduate of Booneville High School or another high school in Prentiss County~ This award is based on academic achievement and financial need; however, a person who is receiving a government grant and/or any other scholarship is not eligible. (Applications for this scholarship are available from the Pilot Club of Booneville.)

Prentiss County Bar Association Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in Pre-Law. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Jimmy D. Ramey Memorial Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is provided annually to a graduate of New Site High School. The recipient is selected on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. This scholarship is fund­ed by the lions Club of Marietta.

Kristie Denice Ray Memorial Scholarship A fall semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually with priority given to a graduate of Falkner or Walnut High School. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.

*Marion W. Smith Scholarship The Renasant Bank (formerly Peoples Bank and Trust Company) provides each year two tuition 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.

Southeast Tippah Lion's Club will award a one (1) semester scholarship in the amount of $600.00 to an enrolling Freshman.  All disciplines of study, - Vocational, Technical and University Parallel, - will be eligible and considered.  Criteria for selectin ghe student to receive the award are listed on the application form..

*Truitt Stockton Scholarship A two-semester scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in the construction occupation program. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

*Emma McDonald Street Memorial Scholarship Awarded to students who are interested in majoring in mathematics or related field. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

Student Search Scholarship The Junior Auxiliary of Corinth provides a scholar­ship for an Alcorn County student. Applications are available through the Junior Auxiliary.

*Zona Dale Taylor Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded to Home Economics major. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

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

Tupelo Innkeepers’ Association Scholarship A $100 scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Hotel-Restaurant Management. The scholarship is awarded the fall semester of the sophomore year.

James R Vickers Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded to the Most Outstanding Hotel-Restaurant Management Student, given during the fall semester of the sophomore year. The award is being furnished by the Mississippi Hotel and Motel Association.

*Harold T White Memorial Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.

Jane Carlisle White Memorial Scholarship A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded 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.)