Other Private Donor Scholarships

James Anthony Textbook Scholarship

Established in memory of James Anthony, this scholarship is awarded to graduates of Tremont High School who have been awarded another scholarship to Itawamba Community College, but have not been awarded a full Pell Grant. The $50 per semester scholarship is renewable contingent upon continued renewal of the Itawamba Community College scholarship. Applications may be obtained from any member of the James Anthony Textbook Scholarship Board or by contacting the Guidance Office at Tremont High School. Deadline for application: April 1.

PFC Brandon Lee Ashley Memorial Scholarship

This $500 scholarship to Itawamba Community College, given by the family of Brandon Ashley, will be awarded to an Itawamba Agricultural High School senior who wishes to attend Itawamba Community College. Applications are available from the IAHS Guidance Counselor in the spring.

D.A.R.E. Officers Association of Mississippi Scholarship

This scholarship will be awarded to one senior in the Itawamba County School District area that has participated in the D.A.R.E. program by assisting the county D.A.R.E. officer in serving as a mentor in promoting the abstinence of drugs and alcohol to the elementary and middle schools in its district. To obtain information or pick up a portfolio of required materials, contact the county D.A.R.E. officer or high school Guidance Department. Deadline for application: March 1.

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship

This scholarship of $200 is established by the local chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society. It is awarded to one sophomore, who must be preparing to teach, on the basis of scholastic record, all-around ability, professional intent and financial need. Interested applicants should contact a local chapter representative in either Pontotoc, Chickasaw or Lee county.

Laticia Dulaney Memorial Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is open to any IAHS graduating senior who wishes to attend Itawamba Community College. This scholarship is given in memory of Laticia Dulaney. Applications for are available from the IAHS Guidance Counselor in the spring.

Fairview Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded by the Fairview Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee annually to an entering Itawamba Community College freshman who lives in the Fairview Community and who attended Fairview Junior High School. This scholarship is equal to one semester's tuition. Interested applicants should contact Itawamba Agricultural High School or Tremont High School.

Claude Faulkner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship of $150 is given by the Computer Programming and Networking Association in memory of Claude M. Faulkner. The scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving Itawamba Community College sophomore. The recipient will be selected by the Computer Programming Technology faculty and the officers of the Computer Programming and Networking Association based upon academic achievement during his/her freshman year at ICC, leadership ability, financial need, and major in Computer Information Systems Technology at ICC.

Franklin Corporation Scholarship

The Franklin Corporation has designated a tuition scholarship for dependents of Franklin's employees. Interested applicants should contact Franklin Corporation.

Leesa Gray Memorial Scholarship

This $300 scholarship is given to an Itawamba Agricultural High School graduating senior in memory of Leesa Gray, IAHS Class of 2001. Students interested in this scholarship should contact IAHS.

Delmus C. Harden Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship of $200, established in memory of the late Delmus C. Harden, is given by his family and the Itawamba County Times in cooperation with Itawamba Community College. It is awarded to an incoming freshman who is a graduate of a high school in Itawamba County. A student planning a career in journalism or communications will have first priority. Interested applicants should contact IAHS, Mantachie or Tremont High Schools.

Johnny Johnson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Johnny Johnson by his parents, Julia and John E. Johnson. This annual scholarship of $200 will be awarded to a returning sophomore football player. Interested applicants should contact an ICC Football coach by April 1.

Maranda Darlene Ray Little Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Randy and Rhonda Ray established this scholarship in memory of their daughter, Maranda Darlene Ray Little, to provide half-tuition scholarships for deserving students from Itawamba Agricultural High School. Recipients must have earned a grade point average of 2.5 or better and must maintain this average in order to retain the scholarship. All candidates must make formal application for the scholarship through the counselor's office at Itawamba Agricultural High School.

Memorial Mission Scholarship

The scholarship is made available through the Memorial Mission Fund of First Baptist Church, Fulton. It is awarded annually at the rate of $150 per semester to a Baptist student planning to enter full-time Christian service. Requirements are recommended and selected by the First Baptist Church Missions Committee. Interested applicants should contact the First Baptist Church - Fulton.

Pat Miles Special Needs Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Miles family and friends have established this scholarship in memory of Mrs. Pat Miles. Recipients shall be full-time students, graduates of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Mississippi residents, and have participated in a sport and maintained a sufficient grade point average to indicate the likelihood of academic success. In order to receive the scholarship for the second semester, students must maintain academic achievement. The scholarship will provide a $250 stipend for each semester of the recipient's freshman year at ICC. A committee of family members will make the selection for the scholarship. Interested students should write a letter stating their request and life goals including community service to the Pat Miles Scholarship, c/o IAHS, Fulton, MS 38843. The deadline for application is April 1 each year.

Dudley Miller Memorial Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Under the leadership of Thomas E. Childs Jr., the friends of well-known and admired former Itawamba Community College football coach Dudley Miller endowed this scholarship in his memory. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance to full-time student-athletes who need additional resources to meet their basic needs. First consideration for awarding the scholarship is in-district football players, followed by out-of-state football players and then athletes in other sports. Criteria for selection include potential for success in college, financial need and involvement in athletics for four semesters. In addition, the recipient must pass 24 hours with a 2.0 GPA at the end of two semesters to remain eligible for the last two semesters. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application including coach, counselor and other. Interested applicants should contact Mike Eaton at 662-862-8271.

Jason Rock Memorial Scholarship

The $600 scholarship is given by the family and friends in memory of Jason Rock. Itawamba Agricultural High School awards the scholarship to an outstanding senior involved in school activities. Interested applicants should contact IAHS.

Nick Sabine Endowed Scholarship

The Sabine family and friends have established this scholarship in memory of Nick Sabine. Recipients shall be full-time students, graduates of Itawamba Agricultural High School and Mississippi residents. In order to receive the scholarship for the second semester, students must maintain academic achievement. The scholarship will provide a $250 scholarship for both semesters of the recipient's freshman year at ICC. A committee appointed by the family will make the selection for the scholarship. Interested students should complete an application available in the counselor's office at IAHS and write a 150 word essay on the subject "Three Things for Which You Are Thankful." The deadline for application is April 1 each year.

Lillian Scott Memorial Scholarship

The Pilot Club of Fulton awards this $150 scholarship in memory of the late Lillian Scott to a graduating senior of Itawamba AHS majoring in elementary education. Applications are taken by the Pilot Club of Fulton at IAHS in April, and the club selects the recipient. The scholarship is awarded on Scholarship Day in May.

Carrie Ann Senter Scholarship

The scholarship is given by the family and friends in memory of Carrie Ann Senter. The $50 scholarship will be given to an Aberdeen High School senior who is recommended by the high school principal, guidance counselor, and senior class sponsor. Interested applicants should contact Aberdeen High School.

Frank Senter Memorial Athletic Scholarship

His family and friends establish this scholarship of $50 in memory of the late Frank Senter in cooperation with ICC. It provides that 1) One student per year receives the scholarship; 2) The student must be a graduate of IAHS; 3) The student must have participated in one sport while at IAHS; 4) The student must have a C average in high school; 5) The student must be recommended by the high school principal, guidance counselor and athletic director. Interested applicants should contact IAHS.

Christopher Neil Thomas Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton "Bug" Thomas of Okolona established this scholarship in memory of their son, Christopher Neil Thomas, to provide a $250 scholarship each semester to a deserving student from Nettleton High School. Christopher was a member of the Nettleton High School football team and scheduled to graduate with the class of 2008 before his tragic death in an automobile accident. Full-time students who possess a 2.5 grade point average are eligible to apply for the $250 tuition scholarship to be given each semester. The student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average in order to retain the scholarship for four semesters. The Nettleton High School scholarship committee will select the recipient. Interested students should complete an ICC scholarship application available in the counselor's office at NHS and write a 150 word essay on the subject, "How will this scholarship fill a financial void and allow me to attend college?" and submit to the NHS scholarship committee. The deadline for application is April 1.

Tobacco-Free Scholarship

The $200 tobacco-free scholarship (subject to annual funding) has been established by the Partnership for a Healthy Itawamba County. Sixty scholarships will be awarded to Itawamba County seniors who are non-tobacco users. A minimum of 200 credits must be accumulated by April 1 to become eligible. Awarding of scholarships will be done at the sole discretion of the Adult Steering Committee of the Partnership for a Healthy Itawamba County. Anyone interested should contact his or her Itawamba County high school guidance counselor or the Director of the Partnership for a Healthy Itawamba County for application requirements.

Tremont Friends and Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to Tremont High School graduates who have demonstrated the ability to be successful in completing the first two years of a four-year transfer program, or the first year of a two-year occupational or technical program. Interested students should contact the Guidance Department at Tremont High School for further information or pick up an application in the main office of Tremont High School. Deadline for application: April 1

Mitch Wheeler Memorial Scholarship

The $600 scholarship is given by the family and friends in memory of Mitch Wheeler, a member of the IAHS class of 1987. Applicants must be a student at IAHS, have a 2.5 GPA or better and submit to the IAHS Guidance Counselor an essay entitled "Why Nothing is Impossible." Interested applicants should contact IAHS.

Wayne Wood Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship of $100 is given in memory of the late Wayne Wood to an IAHS senior who might not be able to attend college without financial assistance. The IAHS faculty will recommend the student. Interested applicants should contact IAHS.