Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Coahoma Community College Trustee 3.50 4.00 26 or above Presidential 3.25 3.49 23 25 Principal s 3.25 Academic 3.0 20 22 Partial Academic 3.0 17 19 Highest Valedictorian of 2 Salutatorian Highest of Note: Coahoma Community College s may be accessed at www.coahomacc.edu. Contact the President s Office for Academic Affairs for Trustee, Presidential, and Principal s s. Contact the Vice President s Office for Academic Affairs for Academic, Partial Academic, Valedictorian, and Salutatorian s. Copiah Lincoln Community College Honors Deans Vice President s 20 24 25 26 27 28 President s 29+ Highest of Valedictorian 2 Salutatorian Highest of Endowed s varies varies Honors pays half tuition. Full tuition is covered with the President s, Vice President s, and the Deans. Valedictorian and Salutatorian must submit a letter from their high school counselor prior to the fall of their freshman year. Recipients receive a $1,000 renewable scholarship. Endowed scholarships are presented at Awards Day which is held in the spring of each year. Applications are available the months of January and February. Note: Copiah Lincoln Community College s may be accessed at www.colin.edu or http://www.colin.edu/financial aid/scholarshipinformation/127 academic scholarships Page 1
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s East Central Community College Academic Achievement 3.0 Achievement Recognition 2.5 20 36 Age 65+ Tuition Career Technical First Course Tuition Free Valedictorian Salutatorian Highest (3.0 +) of 2 nd Highest (3.0 +) of Full tuition scholarships awarded to those eligible for Achievement Recognition. s: Composites ranging from 20 23 receive $100 ea. semester, 24 26 receive $300 ea. semester, 27 30 receive full tuition, 31 36 receive full scholarship (matriculation and room/board). The First Course Tuition Free is for any adult over 21 years of age who has graduated from high school or who has passed the GED Test and has been out of high school for more than one year. Star Student Star Student Scholar Note: East Central Community College s may be accessed at www.eccc.edu or http://www.eccc.edu/scholarships.html East Mississippi Community College High School Valedictory/Salutatory At least 3.0 15 36 Academic Emphasis, Career Technical s TIC Welding s 2.5 Tuition Guarantee Program Foundation s Varies Varies Note: East Mississippi Community College s may be accessed at www.eastms.edu or http://www.eastms.edu/students/studentservices/financial aid 2/Pages/EMCC scholarships.aspx EMCC district(lowndes, Oktibbeha, Clay, Noxubee, Kemper and Lauderdale counties) students are eligible for the High School Valedictory/Salutatory and Tuition Guarantee Program For renewals, a 2.50 cumulative grade point average must be maintained for Scores of 15 to 27, and 3.00 for Scores of 28 or above. Page 2
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Hinds Community College s CN Vicksburg Medical Foundation Music Major s Career & Technical Competition Winner s Foundation 21 36 2.5 June 1 Open until school year Note: Hinds Community College s may be accessed at www.hindscc.edu or http://www.hindscc.edu/future_students/scholarships/default.aspx s are awarded to students based upon the score ranges 21 24 (Half Tuition), 25 28 (Full Tuition), and 29 36 (Full Tuition, Room & Board). Career & Technical Competition Winner s are for students that were 1 st place winners in a Skills USA, HOSA, FLBLA, DECA, FFA, or TSA competitive event and majoring in a related career or technical program. CN s are awarded to students who are enrolled in one of the following programs: automotive machinist, diesel equipment, welding, electrical technology, electronics technology or machine tool technology. Holmes Community College Board of Trustees 28 + President s 24 27 Dean s 20 23 Valedictorian at least 20 Salutatorian at least 20 SkillsUSA Note: Holmes Community College s may be accessed at www.holmescc.edu or http://www.holmescc.edu/financial_aid/grants_scholarships/holmesscholly.aspx recipients should Complete all admission s prior to the 3 rd week of school, be a full time student taking 15 hours or more, and maintain a cumulative on all college course work. SkillsUSA s may be awarded to district and/or state SkillsUSA contest winners (1st 3rd place) in specific Career/Technical areas of competition. Page 3
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Itawamba Community College 22 30 Highest of Valedictorian 22+ 2 Salutatorian Highest of 22+ Academic 3.5 + 19 Special Career Incentive 23 29 Career Incentive 21 22 Leadership 15 Note: Itawamba Community College s may be accessed at www.iccms.edu or http://www.iccms.edu/students/financial/scholarshipprograms.aspx 1 st day of classes for the Fall Semester each year recipients within the score range of 22 23 will receive $1660, 24 29 (or National Merit Semifinalist) will receive $3320, 30 and above (or National Merit Finalist) $8740. To qualify for Special Career Incentive/Career Incentive s the applicant must enroll in one of ICC s vocational/technical programs and meet the or ranked national, 1 st, 2 nd, or 3 rd place winner in a nationally affiliated vocational student organization. Leadership applicants must have held a leadership position in school/community service activities or participated in leadership development groups/activities. (Nonrenewable) Jones County Junior College Tuition Half Tuition Partial 26+ 23 25 21 22 Presidential (full tuition, fees, $800 bookstore credit, and full Room and Board charges) Valedictorian or Salutatorian Academic Excellence (full tuition) 1A/2A school In top 4 3A school In top 6 4A high school In top 8 5A high school In top 10 6A high school In top 12 Competitive score will be the school year. Note: Jones County Junior College s may be accessed at www.jcjc.edu or http://www.jcjc.edu/recruiting/scholarships.php In order for recipient to continue receiving s, he/she MUST maintain a 3.0 with 12 semester hours Recipients must accept Academic Excellence during the fall semester immediately following high school graduation Page 4
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Meridian Community College President s (full tuition) Dean s (half tuition) 25+ will be the school year. 20 24 Gold ($600 per semester) 21+ Tuition Guarantee (pays tuition for 4 consecutive semesters) 2.0 April MCC Foundation s varies varies September Eagle Note: Meridian Community College s may be found at www.meridiancc.edu or http://www.meridiancc.edu/financialaid/scholarship_info.html June (fall) Dec. (Spring) Students must remain full time and maintain a 2.5 to receive the President s and 2.0 to receive the Dean s for four consecutive semesters. For any graduate of a Meridian or Lauderdale County High School or any person residing in Lauderdale County who is home schooled. Students must take the and apply for FAFSA and MTAG. Students must reapply sophomore year. MCC Foundation Award is based on academic excellence, program of study, extracurricular activities, financial need, and desire to achieve. The Eagle is based upon notable achievements in academics, leadership skills, extensive extracurricular activities, exceptional test scores and other factors. Mississippi Delta Community College Presidential Deans 25+ 18 24 are the school year. MDCC Foundation s Varies Varies April Note: Mississippi Delta Community College s may be found at www.msdelta.edu or http://www.msdelta.edu/mdcc/financial_aid/mdcc.html This scholarship is renewable up to four consecutive fall/spring semesters. To remain eligible, the student must maintain a 3.0 or higher per semester and complete fulltime enrollment. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA. To remain eligible, the student must maintain a 3.0 or higher per semester and complete full time enrollment (minimum 12 earned credit hours) each semester. The Dean's cannot be combined with any other tuition based institutional scholarship. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA. Award is based on academic excellence, program of study, extracurricular activities, financial need, and desire to achieve. Page 5
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Mississippi Delta Community College Prestigious Transfer s Two Mississippi universities have scholarships established specifically for students who transfer from MDCC DEADLINE: March15 At University of Southern Mississippi B.B. AND LEILA THIGPIN SCHOLARSHIP It is designed to provide scholarships to deserving students with preference given to Associate of Arts graduates from Mississippi Delta Community College. (Contact: USM Financial Aid Office for additional information at 601 266 5778) At Mississippi State University THE WILL D. CARPENTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES MSU Student must be a full time transfer from MDCC, who has earned at least 48 hours toward his/her degree with at least a 3.0. First priority is given to a student majoring in one of the agriculture or life science areas of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. (Contact: application available at MDCC Office of Alumni and Public Relations/Special Events located in the Stauffer Wood Administration Building) Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Presidential Valedictorian or Salutatorian 28+ To remain eligible, students must maintain a 3.0 or higher Dean 25 27 cumulative as a full time student. Incentive 21 24 April Competitive score Honors Must be enrolled in a minimum of 15 semester hours. To remain eligible, students must maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative as a full time student. Must be a Business/Office Technology major. Student will also need two letters of recommendation. Institutional : AEOP 3.0 Note: MGCCC s may be accessed at www.mgccc.edu or http://www.mgccc.edu/future_students/financial_aid/scholarships.php Page 6
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Northeast Mississippi Community College Performance (different categories) Academic Achievement Career/Technical Incentive (Special Career/Career) Tuition Guarantee Program 3.0 19 36 Valedictorian or Salutatorian Competitive score March Foundation s March May Must enroll as entering freshman with at least 15 semester hours to qualify for the Performance. A tuition scholarship renewable based upon completing a 15 semester hour credit load each semester with a 3.0 each semester for four semesters. Tuition Guarantee Program applies to students living in the following counties: Alcorn County, Benton County, Prentiss County, Tippah County, Tishomingo County, Union County. Students MUST maintain a 2.0 or better each semester. Foundation s are based on academic excellence, program of study, extracurricular activities, financial need, and desire to achieve. Note: Northeast MS Community College s may be accessed at www.nemcc.edu or http://www.nemcc.edu/academics/financialaid/financial aid forms/ under general academic scholarship packet. Northwest Mississippi Community College Presidential/Leadership 20 36 Foundation s Student Publications and/or April 1 Note: Northwest MS Community College s may be accessed at www.northwestms.edu or http://www.northwestms.edu/web/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=524&itemid=174 under scholarships. Students MUST complete the FAFSA and maintain full time status with a 2.5 for the Presidential/Leadership renewal. Student Publication : Student MUST be full time with demonstrated abilities, interests, and/or experience in journalistic areas (writing, layout and design, photography, graphics, advertising, and production). Page 7
Mississippi s 2 Year Institutional s Pearl River Community College Presidential 29 36 Vice Presidential 26 28 Valedictorian or Valedictorian/Salutatorian Salutatorian Honors 21 25 PRCC Full Career Technical 3.5 PRCC Half Career Technical Scholastic Excellence 90+ 18 accepted until the school year. Leadership 90+ 17 Note: PRCC s may be accessed at www.prcc.edu or http://www.prcc.edu/finaid/2002 03/finaidguide.pdf Southwest Mississippi Community College Presidential recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 each semester at PRCC. Must be a legal resident of Mississippi to qualify for any academic or career/technical scholarship. eligibility is limited to a maximum of four semesters (excluding summer term). 75 percent of the student s scheduled courses must be in the program s core curriculum if applying for the PRCC Half Career Technical Presidential 28+ Academic Excellence Valedictorian One Half Academic Tuition 1A/2A school In top 4 3A school In top 6 4A high school In top 8 5A high school In top 10 6A high school In top 12 Valedictorian or Salutatorian. s may be renewed up to three subsequent semesters based on eligibility. Must be a full time (at least 12 hours) student with overall 2.5 or higher on all college work. Although, Presidential scholars MUST maintain a 3.0 overall. FULL Academic Tuition 25 27 Note: Southwest MS Community College scholarships may be found at http://www.smcc.edu/index.php/scholarships in the course catalog. ***This is only a partial listing of scholarships available from each school. information is subject to change. Please check with the school for accurate information. 21 24 Page 8