Scholarships
A scholarship fund can be designated for any level of education, from preschool to postgraduate work. Donors may designate a particular field of study, select eligibility requirements, and define a fund’s advisory committee. Scholarships may be established as endowments or as “pass through” gifts.
Click on the county of your choice below to see available scholarships.
- Alcorn County
- Benton County
- Calhoun County
- Chickasaw County
- Clay County
- Itawamba County
- Lafayette County
- Lee County
- Lowndes County
- Marshall County
- Monroe County
- Oktibbeha County
- Pontotoc County
- Prentiss County
- Tippah County
- Tishomingo County
- Union County
- Grenada County
- Hinds County
- Yalobusha County
- Tennessee

To honor the memory of his wife who loved to teach, David Green established this fund for graduating seniors from Corinth and Alcorn County schools who major in Education at a Mississippi college or university. Kim taught for 20 years in the Alcorn County School System.

The Benjamin and Corinne Pierce Foundation was established to help improve the quality of life of the people of Alcorn County. It was the desire of the late Ben Pierce, his wife, Corinne, and their children, Benjamin and Mary to set up a permanent charitable vehicle to help Corinth and Alcorn County become an even better place to live. The mission of the Foundation reads as follows:
The Mission of the Benjamin and Corinne Pierce Charitable Foundation is to improve the physical, intellectual, economic and spiritual quality of life for the people in Alcorn County. To accomplish this we are committed to support –
• Programs for At-Risk Children
• Personal Character Development
• Community Improvement Projects
• Economic Development


Thomas “Tom” Wayne Timms
Tom Timms was a flight paramedic with Air-Evac Lifeteam 58 and paramedic with MRHC for many years.
He was also a member of Farmington Volunteer Fire Department. The Tom Timms Memorial Scholarship was created to honor Tom and his love for the community. He faithfully fulfilled his pledge to preserve life and to disburden those who are suffering, all while he saved countless lives.

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Not granting at this time
Joe F. Brigance
(January 9, 1923 – January 21, 1966)
Joe Brigance, affectionately known as “Coach Joe”, was born in Ellisville, Mississippi, graduated high school at Mt. Olive, and completed Mississippi College in three years. He came to Houston High School in 1948 as a teacher, football coach, and girls’ basketball coach. He coached the Topperettes until two years before Hodgkins disease claimed his life in January, 1966, at the age of 43.
Coach Joe served as a deacon, choir member, and teacher at Houston First Baptist Church. He was faithful – faithful to Christ, to his church, and to his assigned tasks. Coach Joe was full of love for Christ, the Bible, the church, his family, his associates, his students, and the work to which God had called him. He loved the things that are everlastingly right, pure, and honest, and his actions recalled the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, “. whosoever shall do and teach (these commandments) the same shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.” To apply for this scholarship, students must be graduating seniors at Houston High School.

Deadline: 03/10/2023
Coach James “Jimbo” Byars was a 1983 graduate of Aberdeen High School. After attending Itawamba Junior College on a baseball scholarship, he graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS in Secondary Education (Social Studies).
He taught various classes over his almost 20 years at Houlka, including 7th, 8th, and 9th grade history, economics, and driver’s ed. He also coached baseball for 16 years, softball for 7 years, football for 5 years, and track for 3 years, and kept the time clock for basketball games at Houlka High School for 15 years, until his untimely death in January, 2013. He was selected teacher of the year for the Chickasaw County School District in 2011 and Division 3-1A Baseball Coach of the Year in 1995, 2002, 2004, and 2007. He was 2010 Region 3-1A Track Coach of the Year. Under Coach Byars’ tutelage, the Houlka Wildcat Baseball Team won 5 division titles, and the 2004 team was Class 1A North Half Champions. His 2010 Girls Track Team was Division and Region Champions, and North Half State Runner-Up, and included 5 state champions.

Deadline: Please contact Girl Scouts Heart of the South

This scholarship was established in memory of Todd Hardin for a graduating senior at Houston High School exhibiting leadership with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The scholarship is a one-time award of $500.


Deadline: 03/10/2023

Deadline: 03/10/2023

Matt Posey
June 22, 1988 – June 4, 1991
Matt was the son of Dr. Halsey Dee Posey, Sr. and Lynne Young Posey, brother of Dr. Halsey Dee Posey, Jr., Kristina Posey Taylor, Ryan Kenneth Posey & wife Rebecca Perry Posey, and Reid Kendall Posey all of West Point.
With those beautiful blue eyes and that contagious big smile, he was always clutching a ball and ready to play. He never met a stranger and was loved dearly by all. In three brief years, Matt touched countless lives and will continue to do so through this scholarship.
This scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Oak Hill Academy in West Point.

HOLLIS SCOUTING SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: 03/10/2023

Deadline: 03/10/2023



Deadline: No current Application Available

Currently not granting
To honor her passion for life and the performing arts, family and friends of Kayla Sue Mize established this endowment. Its primary purpose is to award scholarships to further the education of high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in performance, on-stage and off.
This award is available to students at Oxford and Lafayette County High Schools.

The Rotary Club of Oxford Edwin Moak Jr. Scholarship program of the Oxford Rotary Club is dedicated to the memory of a courageous Oxford High School student who, in his short life, demonstrated superior qualities of positive values, scholarship, and leadership.
In recognition of Edwin Moak Jr.’s outstanding contributions as a role model, the Oxford Rotary Club provides an award each year promoting continuing education beyond high school. The Stipend is $4,000, payable at the rate of $1,000 per year for up to four years.

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Established by his sisters in memory of Russell and in honor of his parents, Jimmy and Pat Dorman, this fund helps graduating seniors who possess Russell’s unforgettable character and desire to succeed. This scholarship is open to graduating Tupelo High School seniors.

This scholarship was established in memory of John Paul Frerer by his family. Scholarships will be given annually to graduating seniors at Tupelo High School. The student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, a minimum ACT of 20, and must attend a four-year college.
Visit www.jpfscholarship.com to view the application.


Numerous Scholarships are given to graduating seniors in Lee County by the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo’s Margaret Gardner Memorial Scholarship. After completion of the application, please return through your high school counselor. For more information, please contact the Junior Auxiliary of Tupelo.

Established in memory of Jordan and his love of life, friends, the medical profession and most importantly, Jesus Christ. Jordan had many friends and touched many people during his lifetime. He graduated from Nettleton High School with special honors. He lettered in tennis, football, and baseball and received numerous academic awards and honors in high school including 2004 Nettleton High School Hall of Fame.
He was an active member of Nettleton First Baptist Church. His witty personality, contagious smile and great passion to follow Christ left incredible impressions in the hearts of those that were blessed to have known him. This scholarship will be awarded to students from Lee or Monroe County who are pursuing a degree in the medical field and who plan to attend college in the state of Mississippi.
This scholarship is open to any Lee or Monroe County graduating senior. To be eligible, the student must attend college or university in the state of Mississippi, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and major in a medical field. The award is a one-time payment of $1,000.


Deadline: 03/10/2023

Deadline: Currently not granting


Ryan Pettit
July 7, 1987 – November 19, 2010
Ryan enjoyed people and had a contagious smile. He never met a stranger. He enjoyed playing sports, and in high school he competed in both baseball and football. Ryan attended Tupelo High School and Mooreville High School. He then attended Meridian Community College and the Nossi College of Art in Tennessee.
Ryan also loved the outdoors, whether he was on the water, at the beach, in the mountains, or just in his own back yard. He taught private swim lessons during high school. He lived in Colorado for a year and worked at a ski resort.
He was a hero in the eyes of his family and friends. He did not judge people – he saw them as individuals and as creations of God.
Ryan died at the young age of 23. During his short time on earth, he accomplished a lot and made a huge impact on many people.
This scholarship is for seniors at Tupelo High School or other area seniors who apply through Marty Pettit Photography.


Tyler was born December 4, 1989 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Tommy and Kristi Sloan and brother to Bailey and Madeline.
Tyler was a 2008 graduate of Saltillo High School. There he was an avid athlete, participating as a member of the baseball, football, and golf teams. Playing golf was his favorite pastime and he spent many hours on the course or the driving range at The Trace. In anything Tyler chose to do, academically or athletically, he always strove for excellence.
Tyler had a magnetic personality, such warm compassion for others and a smile that would light up any room. He had an obvious love for his family, his friends, and all who knew him, and this showed in everything he did. He touched many lives, of all ages, in his 20 years on earth and left an inspiring legacy to us all. He had a special magnetism to children, and he was drawn to them as well.
Paramount to the love he had for others was the love he had for his Savior, Jesus Christ. He was so deeply proud of his faith and never missed an opportunity to witness to his peers. To know Tyler was to know his love for and devotion to Christ. His favorite scripture verse is found in Psalms 27:1. It reads, “The Lord is my light and my salvation – so why should I be afraid? The Lord protects me from danger – so why should I tremble?”
Tyler lived knowing that he could do or face anything with Jesus beside him. Now his new home is in Heaven, and he is smiling that smile he was so famous for, adding to the beauty and splendor that awaits us there.
This scholarship is for a graduating senior and athlete at Saltillo High School.





Deadline: See High School counselor for application
Presly Thornton Wallace, Jr.
September 28, 1989 – January 6, 2008
Presly Wallace attended Tupelo Public Schools in Tupelo, MS. He was an avid soccer player and a member of the Tupelo High School championship soccer team. Presly played soccer for the Tupelo Futbol Club, MS United and MS Fire Select teams, where he helped his teammates to capture state and international tournament championships. Presly was assistant coach for the TFC U-11 boy’s team, where his legacy continues to have a positive influence. He was chosen Volunteer of the Year by the Tupelo Sports Council for his volunteer work with TOPS soccer for handicapped citizens.
Presly was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo. In the words of a Tupelo parent, “He loved God and it was shown in his life to those around him.” Presly’s life of 18 years touched many people. He always had a ready smile, an encouraging word and a huge caring heart.
Presly loved everyone and everyone loved Presly! The world is a better place because Presly Wallace has been here … and his love and work continues … he’s busy helping God take care of all of us now.
This scholarship is given to a senior soccer player at Tupelo High School.


Deadline: 03/10/2023

Deadline: 03/10/2023

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Deadline: 03/10/2023

Deadline: 03/10/2023


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Established in memory of Jordan and his love of life, friends, the medical profession and most importantly, Jesus Christ. Jordan had many friends and touched many people during his lifetime. He graduated from Nettleton High School with special honors. He lettered in tennis, football, and baseball and received numerous academic awards and honors in high school including 2004 Nettleton High School Hall of Fame.
He was an active member of Nettleton First Baptist Church. His witty personality, contagious smile and great passion to follow Christ left incredible impressions in the hearts of those that were blessed to have known him. This scholarship will be awarded to students from Lee or Monroe County who are pursuing a degree in the medical field and who plan to attend college in the state of Mississippi.
This scholarship is open to any Lee or Monroe County graduating senior. To be eligible, the student must attend college or university in the state of Mississippi, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and major in a medical field. The award is a one-time payment of $1,000.

The Jim Williams Follow & Fight Memorial Scholarship will reward the efforts of a student who has demonstrated courage and developed the determination to persevere.
Having received a diagnosis of terminal melanoma in April 2012, Jim claimed the life motto Follow & Fight. His prognosis of three to six months to live turned into a courageous battle that lasted five years. Jim passed away on May 1, 2017.
Jim grew up in Amory and graduated from Amory High School in 1988 where he was a National Honor Society recipient, a Golden Panther, and a football, basketball, and baseball star athlete. Jim attended Itawamba Community College, earned a college football scholarship, graduated with honors, and received his B.S. in Exercise Physiology from The University of Southern Mississippi. He then graduated Cum Laude from The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Physical Therapy in 1994. In the fall of 2012, Jim was honored when the street between Amory High School’s football and baseball fields was named in his honor, “Jim Williams Drive.”
Everyone experiences adversity at some point in life, and Jim’s journey represents the resolve to persist through circumstances beyond anyone’s control. His legacy is one of faith and perseverance as he lived to follow and fight. Jim’s devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him great peace as he wrote his own obituary.
May Jim’s influence bless you with an attitude of hope, love, and encouragement throughout life’s challenges.
Follow & Fight
Deut. 31:6



Express Employment Professionals would like to offer two $500 scholarships. Two successful, deserving students will be chosen by three staff members of the PHS Career-Technical Center. If these two students earn a GPA of 2.75 or higher after the first semester at ICC, an additional $500 scholarship will be awarded for the second semester at ICC.
Our criteria would be:
Express Employment Professionals of Tupelo would like to award two $500 scholarships to two students who have demonstrated commitment and success in PHS Career-Technical Program with the intention of continuing their studies at ICC. Students who demonstrate a financial need and will be completing one of the following majors are eligible for the scholarships:
- Automotive Service Technology
- Collision Repair
- Engineering
- Welding
- Construction Technology
It is our belief that these careers are the economic drivers of our region and our country and we would like to award those students who have successfully completed one of the above courses of study and who intend to continue that field of study at ICC.

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