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Current Scholarships Managed by the
Northeast Development Foundation
and How to Apply

(Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order)

 

TO APPLY FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS, YOU MUST:
  1. Apply for admissions at Northeast Mississippi Community College. After you are accepted, you will receive a letter in the mail containing your Generated Student I.D. Number.
     
  2. Fill out a General Scholarship Application at Northeast Mississippi Community College for all scholarships. 
     
  3. PLEASE NOTE:
    To request an application, contact the Financial Aid Department at NEMCC.
    Phone #: (662) 720-7596 or Click Here and print one out.

    Scholarships that requires additional applications are listed at the bottom of page. Please CLICK HERE


    Disclaimer: If not otherwise noted in scholarship application, the deadline for all applications is APRIL 1st.

    (All other listed NEMCC Scholarships handled by Financial Aid CLICK HERE.)
 
  • 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.   (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
     

  • Amber Carol Poff Scholarship
    This scholarship will be awarded to a Hickory Flat graduate majoring in a Math or Science field.  The recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA.  The scholarship will be awarded for the fall and spring semesters.  (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment.)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
     

  • 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.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • BellSouth Endowed Scholarship
    Three one-semester $500 tuition scholarships are awarded in the fall semester to sophomore students from the five county area. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Benson Conerly Lytal Memorial Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship awarded annually to a Baldwyn High School senior.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
     (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.  (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation) 

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  • 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Carley Vick Memorial DARE Scholarship
    This is a one-semester scholarship that is awarded in the Fall semester by the City of Booneville DARE Program. (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Cecelia Tollison Memorial Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship is awarded to a student based on academic achievement and financial need.  
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • C.E.T. Scholarship
    This is a two-semester scholarship awarded to majors in Construction Engineering Technology and must maintain a 3.0 GPA
    (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Deborah Cox Lauderdale Memorial Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship is awarded in the Spring semester to a second semester student enrolled in the Registered Nursing Program. The student must be a resident of Prentiss County. Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to a non-traditional student.
    (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Dodge Store Scholarship
    Three one-semester scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
      (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Dodridge-Ajax Scholarship
    A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually based on academic achievement and financial need.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Dr. Thomas M. Smith Memorial Scholarship
    A two-semester scholarship is awarded annually  to a student majoring in a health occupation program. 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 or above.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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. (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Edward D. Jones & Company Scholarship
    Three fall semester scholarship in the amount of $800 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.

  •  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
  • Harold T. White Memorial Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and financial need.
     (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment)  

  •  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
  • Hill Brothers Construction Company Scholarship
    A two-semester 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  •  H. L. Williams, Sr. Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship awarded in the Fall semester to a Alcorn County student.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
     
  • Home Builders & Remodelers Association Scholarship
    A one-semester $500 scholarship awarded to two students who reside in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Pontotoc, or Union County and that are pursuing a career in the construction industry.   (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • James R. Putnam Memorial Scholarship
    A two-semester scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in computer science. 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 or above,  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Joe Ray Langston Memorial Scholarship
    A two-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 Langston Law Firm in memory of the founder of the firm. (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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. 
    (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Lex Cain Scholarship
    A one-semester $750 scholarship awarded to a Thrasher, Jumpertown, Wheeler, or New Site High school senior in the Spring semester.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
     (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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. This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Mary Ruth Knight (Freeze) Memorial Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship awarded to a student who is a descendent of Mary Ruth Knight (Freeze). Must also be a 2nd-year Student of Northeast Mississippi College.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Matt Thornton Memorial Scholarship
    A Fall $250 scholarship awarded to a Booneville High School graduate that has been in band for a minimum of four years.  Recipient must be an incoming freshman. If the recipient drops or withdraws from college any monies remain unspent, will be returned to the scholarship fund.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.

  •  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
  • Mattie T. Franks Memorial Scholarship
    A two-semester $850 per semester, to be awarded for the fall and spring semesters.  The following conditions are subject to this scholarship:  student must be a Nursing or related medical field major and priority will be given to family members.  Applicants must have applied and been accepted for admission to Northeast Mississippi Community College  (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship great from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment.)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
     

  • 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)
     

  • 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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • North MS Educational Consortium Scholarship Fund
    A one-semester scholarship awarded to a Freshman or Sophomore student with an education major. Aaward amount depends on allocation received from NMEC each year)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Oscar L. Shannon Memorial Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship, preferably awarded to Tippah County student. Must be majoring in Business or Business Technology (secretarial science). If not from Tippah County then from five county area. (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.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Rodney Brasfield & Jimmy Driftwood Endowed Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship is awarded to a Campus Country student.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Roy Morris Memorial Scholarship
    This is a one semester scholarship given to a Booneville High School graduate majoring in education or business and is based on academic achievement. (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Sara Putnam Memorial Scholarship
    A two-semester scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in a vocational occupation program.  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 or above.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need.
    (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Stacie Pannell Memorial Scholarship
    A Fall semester scholarship is awarded annually with priority given to students in the five county area. Selection will be based on academic achievement and financial need.  
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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.
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Thomas D. Keenum, Sr. Scholarship
    A
    one-semester scholarship awarded to a sophomore student in our five county areas.  The student must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  The recipient is selected on the basis academic achievement and financial need. (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • ThyssenKrupp Elevator Scholarship
    A one-semester $500 scholarship awarded to a dependent of a ThyssenKrupp Elevator employee.  The recipient must also have maintained a GPA of at least 2.5 (
    This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Human Resources Department at ThyssenKrupp.) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Truitt Stockton Scholarship
    A two-semester 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.  
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • Zona Dale Taylor Scholarship
    A one-semester scholarship is awarded to a Home Economics major.  Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. 
     (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

  • 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. (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)

 

TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS, YOU MUST:
  1. Apply for admissions at Northeast Mississippi Community College.  After you are accepted, you will receive a letter in the mail containing your Generated Student I.D. Number.
     
  2. You must fill out a General Scholarship Application at Northeast Mississippi Community College for all scholarships. 
     
  3. If you qualify, then fill out a separate scholarship application written specifically for the scholarships listed below.

* NOTE *
Click one of the links below to print out an on-line application for the following scholarships or contact the Northeast Development Foundation at (662) 720-7165.

  • A.D.N. 50th Anniversary Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    Student 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, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and must submit an essay which outlines how their practice will enhance the image of the NEMCC A.D.N. program. (Administered by the NE Development Foundation).   If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.

  • Alumni Association Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    A one semester $500.00 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.
     (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.
     

  • The Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship  (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    The Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship for Tippah County will be awarded for two semesters.  The scholarship will be awarded to three students.  The students will receive $915 for the fall semester and $915 for the spring semester.  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 complete the
    Bobby & Barbara Martin Family Scholarship application and 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. 
    (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.
     

  • Booneville Masonic Lodge Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    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. 
    (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.

     

  • B.T. & Ida Knight Moore Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    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.  An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.  (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment).  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.

  • Fairey Eaton Miller Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    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. (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.
     

  • Heartland Building Products Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    A one semester $500.00 scholarship awarded to student whose parent is employed by Heartland for at least one year at the time the scholarship is awarded. Student receives no other funding or scholarship (excluding M-Tag). Students employed by Heartland will receive preference.  If receive more application than scholarships available, selection with be made based upon grad point average (GPA). (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.)  (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.

  • Janet Kutrip Memorial Endowment (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    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 complete the "Janet Kutrip Memorial Scholarship" application form.  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. (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.

  • Michael Epting Scholarship Fund (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall semester in the amount of $850.  The student will receive $425 for the Fall semester and $425 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. (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.

  • Robb Clement Memorial Scholarship (APPLICATION REQUIRED)
    A one-semester tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a Booneville High School senior.
    Award is based on academic achievement and financial need. (This scholarship has been awarded a matching scholarship grant from the Frank and Audrey Haney Scholarship Endowment) (An additional application must be submitted and can be acquired through the Foundation Office.) (Administered by the NE Development Foundation)  If you qualify,  please click for an application either a PDF or a Word Document.
     

 

For further information about any of the 
scholarships listed above, contact:

Patrick Eaton with the NEMCC Development Foundation at 
(662) 720-7165 or at peaton@northeast.ms.

Revised: July 07, 2008