Foundation Scholarships

The MGCCC Foundation offers hundreds of privately-funded scholarships to help both new and returning students pay for college. These scholarships are made possible by alumni, community members, employees, and local businesses. To be considered, students should complete the Foundation’s general application by the priority deadline of April 1st.

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Our donors provide specifications for scholarships they initiate and fund. Students will be considered for specific scholarships based on your application, student status, and other scholarship requirements. Award amounts vary.

Scholarship	Restrictions
A. P. Jr. and Frances Ramsay Shoemaker Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Mississippi majoring in a health related field, attending any campus, and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship may be awarded for two years.
A.I. & Lynn Rexinger Fund	Recipient must attend Perkinston Campus.
Abe and Toni Abrams Scholarship	Recipient must be a Respiratory Therapy or Associate Degree Nursing attending the Jackson County Campus. Recipients are obligated to one year at Singing River Hospital System.
Amelia Barrow Benson Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of Vancleave High School. Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient may attend any MGCCC campus.
Annual Gala Scholarship	Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Recipient is encouraged to be involved in at least one Campus activity, unless in a career technical program or a non-traditional student.
Atkinson-Harmonson Memorial Scholarship	General scholarship.
Attis & Ruth O'Neal Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Stone County and a graduate of Stone High School. Recipient must have maintained a "B" average in high school along with high moral character, citizenship, initiative, and leadership. Dependents of MGCCC employees are not eligible to receive this scholarship.
Audrey Maltby Memorial Scholarship	Recipient shall exhibit financial need. Recipient must attend the Harrison County Campus. Recipient must be a non-traditional student. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Barbara Ferrill Memorial Scholarship	Scholarship amounts will be determined annually. Funds not distributed as scholarships may be used for general support of the Women's Softball team.
Becky Bacot Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend Jackson County Campus. Recipient must have an area of interest in Nursing or other health occupations.
Boyce Holleman/Harrison County Scholarship	Recipient must be a current employee of Harrison County, Mississippi (minimum of 5 years) or the dependent child of such employee. Recipient must be a full time student attending the Harrison County Campus with a minimum ACT score of 20 or a returning Sophomore with a 2.5 GPA or higher.
Bradley Emmett Bustin Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Mississippi. Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus. If there are no Jackson County Campus recipients who meet the criteria, then the recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus or Center. Recipient must be a permanently physically challenged graduate of Gautier High School. If there are no Gautier High School graduates, then the recipient must be a permanently physically challenged graduate of any other high school or high school equivalency recipient. Recipient must have an area of interest in health care field (Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Medical Technology, or Nursing). Receipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient can be a full-time or part-time student. This scholarship shall not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Bright Beginnings Scholarship: Advancing Education for Young Parents	This scholarship is meant to help young parents ages 16-25. The recipient must maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher. The recipient must attend the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. The recipient must show that they are in need by applying for FAFSA and State Aid. This scholarship can exceed tuition, books, fees, and housing to be used as a refund.
Bunny Sholl/Eula Carter Endowed Scholarship	May attend the Perkinston Campus. Must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Buster and Virginia Stringfellow Scholarship	Recipient must be a Stone High School graduate with a 2.5 GPA average, must exemplify strong moral character and good citizenship. Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus.
Cayce Seal Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be enrolled in the MGCCC Lineman Program. Recipient must be a Hancock County Resident; if no Hancock County residents are in the Lineman Program, then, other counties will be accepted. Recipient must write/type an essay answering the following questions: 1. Who was Cayce Seal of Bay St. Louis, MS? 2. What caused his death? 3. What qualities or characteristics do you have that are similar to Cayce Seal? 4. What attributes could you add to your life to be more like Cayce Seal?
Centennial Scholarship Fund	Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus or Center. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Recipient is encouraged to be involved in at least one campus activity, unless the student is in a career and technical program or a non-traditional student. The amount of this scholarship shall not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Charles Mitchell Williams Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Harrison County Campus or Perkinston Campus. Selection is based on need, scholarship, or other reasons apparent at the time of the grant.
Chef Daniel J. Sperbeck Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a student entering their final year in the Culinary Arts Program. Recipient must come from the recommendation of one of the Culinary Arts instructors.
Chief Danny Garner Memorial Scholarship	Recipient shall be selected by a MGCCC scholarship committee. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus or Center. Priority shall be given to recipients with an area of interest in criminal justice and planning a career as a law enforcement officer or other criminal justice related field. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the fall semester to receive the award the spring semester. This scholarship shall not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Clare Hornsby Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus majoring in pre-law.
Clarence and Jetty Bonnett Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of George County, maintaining a "C" average and attending any MGCCC Campus. Extra circular and community activity is encouraged.
Claude and Mary Ann Boykin Nursing Scholarship	Recipient must have an area of interest in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Coach Clem Dellenger Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be attending the Perkinston Campus.
Coach Fred Gill Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of George County. Recipient must be a full-time student. Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipieint must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Coach William C. Boone Scholarship	Recipient must be a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus. Recipient must exhibit financial need.
Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association (CVMA) Scholarship	Recipient must be a veteran or the spouse/dependent of a military veteran. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus. Recipient must submit a personal statement to include academic goals, goals after graduation, community service involvement, and why supporting our veterans in America is important to them. Recipient shall be required to attend a Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association meeting to meet the donors.
Cooper Roberts Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident and first preference given to a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pascagoula.
Dahlia Read Reeves Scholarship	Recipient must be a sophomore attending the Harrison County Campus pursuing an academic transfer program in the field of Education.
Dantzler Family Forestry Scholarship	Recipient must be taking courses toward a 4 year degree in forestry or forestry related degree.
Daryl W. Redmond Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend Perkinston Campus and have a physical disability.
Davis Mortensen Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston or Jackson County Campus, the award is based on need or other reasons apparent at the time of grant.
Desmond Walker Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a vocational student attending the Harrison County Campus.
Diane J. Wood, R.N. Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a nursing student that is 25 years of age, with preference toward those with young children. Recipient must have no college transcript or a transcript of less than 20 class hours, prior to their current enrollment. Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA
Don Massengale Scholarship	Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient must be a graduate and resident of Jackson County. Recipient may have any area of interest including Career and Technical fields. The recipient must maintain a "C" average and show good citizenship qualities. This scholarship shall not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Douglas Hague Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident attending the Jackson County Campus. Award based on need or other reasons apparent at the time of grant.
Dr. Adreain M. and Karen A. Henry First Generation College Student Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus with a 2.5 GPA. Recipient must be a first generation college student and must provide a list of all school activities in the past four years.
Dr. and Mrs. Clyde Strickland Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus maintaining a 2.5 GPA and exemplify strong moral character and good citizenship.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Gruich Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Harrison County. Recipient must be pursuing an area of interest in brick laying or related field. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus. Recipient must exhibit financial need. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Dr. Claude Louis and Hilda F. Campbell Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus and pursue any course of study, regular, GED, or career and technical.
Dr. Don and Marie Stephenson Non-Traditional Scholarship	Recipient may attend any MGCCC campus. He/she must be pursuing a degree and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Dr. Laurie L. Calhoun Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient must attend Jackson County Campus. Recipient must be a graduate of Moss Point High School or East Central High School maintaining a "B" average. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Dr. Mike Fooladi Memorial Scholarship	Recipients may attend any campus and enrolled in any program. Recipients are required to submit an essay.
Dr. Ottis G. Ball Medical Scholarship	Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus. Recipient must have an area of interest in the following: Pre-Med, Pre-Nursing, Physical Therapy, Radiology (therapeutic or digestive), Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Medicinal Dietary, Pre-Respiratory Therapy, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Occupational Therapy. Recipient must have maintained a "B" average in science classes in high school. Recipient must demonstrate highest potential for success at end of first year to apply to receive the scholarship for a second year.
Dr. Rex Moak Memorial Science Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and maintaining a 3.0 GPA
Dr. Willis H. Lott Scholarship for Excellence	Recipient must have proven leadership in high school with a GPA 3.5 or higher. Recipient must be a full-time student planning to continue their education at a four year institution.
Earl King Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus.
Ed Manis Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of Stone High School and a student living off-campus. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to receive the award their sophomore year. Recipient must be a full-time student and display good citizenship and be involved in school/community projects and/or activities. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus.
Edward A. & Eva P. Khayat Scholarship	Recipient must be 21 years or older, in academic, vocational or technical programs. Recipient may attend any campus
Eward Grodzicki Fund	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus. Recipient must be a graduate of Gulfport High School.
Elizabeth H. Thompson Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Jackson or George Counties attending the Jackson County Campus. Must be a Music Major or Fine Arts Major.
Elsie Rath Scholarship	Recipient must be a Stone High School graduate majoring in Education with a 2.5 GPA.
Emilie Marie Stapp Rausch Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus with little or no other sources of financial aid.
Essie Hall Brooks Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of MGCCC GED program in Stone County and may attend any campus.
Ethel Whatley Kroker Scholarship	Recipient must be a student in need.
Eugene Clement Music Scholarship	Recipient shall have an area of interest in music or related fine arts field. Recipient shall attend the Perkinston Campus. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Eula & Clifton Switzer Scholarship	Recipient may attend any MGCCC campus. The recipient shall receive the scholarship semi-annually for a two year period. Recipient must maintain a 2.0 GPA the first year and a 2.5 GPA the second year.
Eula Lee Newby Price Scholarship	Recipient must be majoring in business administration or electrical engineering. Preference will be given to residents of Jackson County residents first, Harrison County residents second, and other residents of Mississippi third.
Fayard and Wink Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Biloxi or the North Biloxi area and may attend any campus
Floyd and Zenobia Gill Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus. Selection is based on need or other reasons apparent at the time of award.
Frances Pennington Scholarship	Recipient must attend Harrison County Campus. Recipient must be at least age 21, working full-time or part-time with children. Recipient must have a 2.5 GPA in high school and 2.75 GPA in college.
Frank A. Balcer Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be an entering freshman (high school or home school graduate). Recipient must have an area of interest in a Career Technical program. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the fall semester in order to receive the award for the spring semester. Recipient must be a U.S. citizen. Recipient must be a resident of Jackson County. Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient must indicate a strong desire to start a career - based on conversation, personal statement, or other information received from district-wide scholarship committee.
Frank and Charles William Breland Peacock Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of Stone High School. Recipient may attend any campus.
Fred Leroy Newby Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be an Electrical Engineering major maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Preference will be given to Jackson County residents first, Harrison County residents second, and other residents of MS third.
Gage Nelson Law Enforcement Scholarship	Recipient must be active or retired law enforcement officer (LEO), or the spouse or child of an active/retired LEO. Recipient may attend any campus. Recipient must have a high school or college GPA of 2.5 or higher and must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher during the course of the semester in order to be eligible to re-apply. This scholarship shall not exceed the cost of tuition, books, fees, and uniforms. Students may only receive a two-year maximum award. Student must meet with donor the semester following award.
George A. Schloegel Work 4 College Program	Recipients must show financial need and must be able to work 12 hours a week during the fall and spring semesters and 19 hours per week during the summer semester. The labor performed during these semesters would substitute for a semester of tuition.
George A. Schloegel Scholarship	Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient must be enrolled full-time. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Priority shall be given to students residing in Harrison, Jackson, and Stone Counties, after which other applicants are at the discretion of the MGCCC Foundation.
George County Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of George County. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus. Recipient may enroll in any program (academic or career & technical). Recipient must be enrolled full-time. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Get Ready: George County Summer Bridge Scholarship	Recipient will be chosen by Dr. Jordan Sanderson in GCC Summer Bridge, based on the highest cumulative average. Recipient must be enrolled at MGCCC for the following fall semester.
Grace Family Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus in a technology field. Recipient may receive the scholarship for two years if they maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Grady M. and Willie Faye Ivey Parker Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus or the George County Center. Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient must be a resident of Stone County or George County. Recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Stone or George County or have completed GED in those counties. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for the scholarship.
Greg Moradmand Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus. Recipient must exhibit financial need and demonstrate initiative and commitment.
Grover F. and Harriet Freeman Bostwick Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus. Recipient must exhibit a financial need
Gulf Coast Stem Scholarship	Recipient must be a student from Harrison County attending and residing on the Perkinston Campus. Recipient must be enrolled in a STEM major. Finalists will be invited to an on-Campus interview. Must be full-time. Must have a 3.0+ GPA. This scholarship may be awarded in addition to institutional scholarships.
Gulfport Medical Auxiliary Scholarship	Recipient must exhibit financial need. Recipient must have an area of interest in nursing or other health occupations. Recipient must attend the Harrison County Campus. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Harold F. & Louise Holloway Scholarship	Recipient must be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Recipient must be a graduate of an "in-district" high school with a "C" or better GPA. Recipient must maintain college academic standards of progress. Recipient must be enrolled in 12 semester hours. This scholarship should not exceed the total cost of all tuition, books, and fees.
Harrell and Tillie Mallett Family Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus. The selection is based on need or other reasons apparent at the time of award.
Harrison County Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Harrison County Campus. Recipient may be enrolled in any program. This scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, fees, and uniforms.
Helen and Jed Davis Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a Vancleave High School graduate.
Hollis-Melton /McDuffie - Jason Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a student in teacher education or the science and health occupations course of study to include career and tech fields. Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus, recipient may be a non-traditional student with first consideration given to working parents and those who, without the assistance of this scholarship, might not otherwise be able to attend college. Special consideration should be given to those students who are first generation college students. Recipient must maintain a 1.5 GPA realizing that one can redeem and maintain his/her education in spite of poor academic success in class.
Horace A. and Jimmie Bradley Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a George County resident, attending Perkinston Campus or George County Center.
Horace A. and Jimmie Bradley Memorial Scholarship	Must be graduating from MGCCC majoring in the Engineering field and transferring to Mississippi State University. Selection to be made by a committee including a science or math instructor from each campus.
Ina Thompson Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident, attending the Jackson County Campus.
Iris P. Vierling Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a Nursing student.
J. Terry Bubba Bechtol Scholarship	Recipient must be a student in the speech or communications program attending the Perkinston Campus. Recipient must submit a letter to the donor showing a financial need.
James D. Batson Scholarship	Recipients will be selected based on need and may attend any MGCCC campus. Descendants shall be given first consideration.
Jean McCool Scholarship	Recipient must be displaced homemaker with financial need.
Jere Hess Family Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus. Direct descendants shall be given first consideration; if no descendent applies, then recipient should be a trust worthy student exhibiting need for financial assistance. Recipient cannot be receiving Pell Grants.
Jerry F. and Mary Bowden Bates Scholarship	Two recipients will be chosen. The first recipient must be a Pass Christian High School graduate and the second recipient must be a Gulfport High School graduate. Recipients must attend either the Perkinston Campus or Harrison County Campus. Recipients must be in the top 10% of his/her graduating high school class. Recipients are not eligible if receiving a Pell Grant.
Jessie and Jeanette Harrison Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must not be receiving any other scholarship awards and must have a job and the highest GPA from either high school or college among the applicants. Recipient must be a member of one of the following churches: First Baptist Church (Wiggins), Vardaman Street Church (Wiggins), Bethel Baptist Church (Wiggins), First Baptist Church (Gulfport), Ten Mile Baptist Church (Wiggins). If no one meets these requirements then the recipient may be someone who has received other scholarships and is a member of a listed church. If no one still qualifies or applies, then someone who graduated from Stone High School or whose parents graduated from Stone High School; not receiving any other scholarships
John C. McQuagge Memorial Athletic Trainers Scholarship	Recipient must be majoring in some type of Athletic Training and residing in the four county district. There is no age requirement for the recipient, but must be an entering Freshman. The family will make selection.
John Dees Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Stone County.
John E. Maxwell Scholarship	General scholarship. Recipient may attend any MGCCC campus.
John S. Cambre Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus. Recipient must have a 2.5 GPA. Recipient must be in a program of study of Environmental Health, Environmental Science in Agricultural Systems, Environmental Sciences, or Geoscience. Recipient will be selected based on financial need.
Johnson Brothers Jewelry Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident, attend Jackson County Campus or Perkinston Campus, must exhibit financial need and maintain "C" average.
Jon and Kathryn Lewis Theatre Scholarship	Recipient must be a returning Sophomore on the Perkinston Campus, based on theater activities participation.
Jowan N. and Ruby R. Dedeaux Scholarship	Recipient must be both a resident of Stone County and graduate from a Stone County school with an "B" average; demonstrate high moral character, citizenship, and show initiative and leadership. Dependents of MGCCC employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Kai Thrash Memorial Scholarship	Must attend the Perkinston Campus and be an incoming freshman from a high school in the MGCCC district. Must have played high school soccer or tennis and have a recommendation from the high school coach.
Katie Lynn RN Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be enrolled in an MGCCC Health Sciences Program. Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Must be a resident of Jackson, George, Harrison, or Stone County.
Kay Gunn (Perk '64) and Robert Dunleavy Scholarship	Recipient must be a full-time student residing on the Perkinston Campus and a member of the Honors College. Recipients may be first-time entering freshmen or returning sophomore. Recipients that are freshman may reapply for their sophomore year. Residents of Jackson County to be given priority. If a recipient loses Honors College enrollment remaining monies may be awarded to another student at the discretion of the Honors Chair.
Keith Hunter Memorial Fund	To provide financial support to a student who is in the Pascagoula School District and is in the College and Career Technical Institute Program.
Krystal Bolden, Yolanda Pope, and Nerfretti Bradshaw Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a business management major attending the Perkinston Campus and maintaining at least a 2.5 GPA.
Kyle McMellon Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a full time student pursing a degree in Process Operations Technology. Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
L. M. Hudson Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus exhibiting need or other reasons apparent at the time of grant.
L.D. and Virginia David Stringfellow Scholarship	Recipient must be both a Stone County resident and a graduate of Stone High School maintaining a "C" average. Recipient should demonstrate good citizenship qualities and involved in community activities. Preference given to family members.
Lee Roy and Anna M. Weeks Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus and show need or other reasons apparent at the time of grant.
Linda and Jim Epting Student Athletics Trainers Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus with preference given to Jackson County residents. Recipient must be a good student with the ambition to graduate and be serious about the studies being pursued. Recipient is chosen by the Athletic Trainer.
Liz Corso Joachim CTE Scholarship	Recipient must be enrolled in a career technical program on any campus. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the fall semester to receive the award in the spring semester, scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, fees and uniforms
Liz Corso Joachim Culinary Arts Scholarship	Recipient must be a student in the Culinary Arts Program maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
Liz Corso Joachim Nursing Scholarship	Recipient must be a full time student majoring in nursing and maintaining a 2.5 GPA. It is the desire of the donor that the recipient finish their career at William Carey University and apply for a position at Biloxi Regional Hospital upon completion of their degree.
Liz Corso Joachim Student Success Scholarship	Recipient will be selected by a MGCCC Scholarship committee, must demonstrate a financial need and maintain a 2.5 GPA for the fall semester to receive the award in the Spring, scholarship will not exceed the total cost of tuition, books, fees and uniforms
Louise McNeil Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a student in the LPN program, maintaining a 2.5 GPA, attending the Harrison County Campus or the Jackson County Campus. Recipient must not be eligible for other forms of financial aid and without the assistance of this scholarship, might not otherwise be able to attend college.
Marilyn Jones Marlowe/Sally McKay Dillon Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a fine arts major attending the Perkinston Campus.
Mary Agnes Gautier Scholarship	Recipient must be a nursing student, with high academic achievement, based on need attending the Jackson County Campus.
McHenry Family Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus and not receiving any academic scholarship for a Pell Grant.
Melissa Roberts Lee Memorial Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus, must be a sophomore student majoring in Elementary Education with a 3.0 GPA.
Michael W. Stewart Memorial Scholarship	The scholarship recipient must be a MGCCC cheerleader. The scholarship recipient should have a high degree of school spirit. This scholarship must be awarded to a different cheerleader each year. Applicants must submit a one-page essay with their foundation scholarship application answering the question, "Why do you want to be a cheerleader at Perk?"
Moffett Family Memorial Fund	Recipient shall be a graduate of a high school in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College district and a resident of Harrison, Stone, Jackson, or George County (George County Preferred) attending any MGCCC campus. Recipient must have maintained a "B" average during high school, demonstrated high moral character, citizenship, and shown initiative and leadership. Dependents of MGCCC employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
MS Gulf Coast Society of Radiologic Technologists	Must be a 2nd year sophomore in the Radiologic Technology Program. Must be awarded based on 50% need and 50% merit. This money shall be applied to tuition and/or fees with the recipients being able to receive the balance for any other needs there may be.
Myrtle Corrine Williams Scholarship	Recipient must be high school age, exhibit financial need and be enrolled in a technical, business or special training program at any campus.
Nolena Stephens Scholarship	Recipient must be a Secondary Education major attending the Harrison County Campus.
Palmus V. and Frances B. Bond Scholarship	Recipient must be both a resident of Stone County and graduate from a Stone County school w+C17ith a "B" average; demonstrate high moral character, citizenship, and show initiative and leadership. Dependents of MGCCC employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Patricia Crawford Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend Perkinston Campus and exhibit a financial need.
Patricia Tuley Scholarship	Recipient will be selected by a committee consisting of the Perkinston Campus Piano instructor, and two other faculty members of the Perkinston Campus appointed by the Perkinston Campus Piano instructor. Recipient will be selected based on need or other reasons apparent at the time of grant and recipient must be approved by the donor before scholarship is awarded. Recipient must demonstrate proficient piano skills through audition. Recipient must be a high school graduate or equivalent, but there is no age limit. Recipient must be full-time and must maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC and must maintain continuous enrollment in Piano while receiving the scholarship. The amount of the scholarship will be up to $500 per semester and at no time will it exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees.
Patsy Saucier Hayes Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus with preference to Perkinston Campus. Preference given to American Indian or French descent with financial need and wish to study nursing or medicine. Must be upper fourth of their high school grad class.
Paul W. Brown Non-Traditional Student Scholarship	Recipient will be selected by a committee of the Foundation and or the MGCCC Scholarship Committee. Recipient must be a non-traditional student. Recipient must be pursuing a Career Program such as HVAC, Automotive, Electrical, and other similar hands-on majors. Recipient may attend any MGCCC Campus or Center.
Paul D. Mellinger and Charles V. Bugg Memorial Scholarship	General scholarship. Recipient may attend any MGCCC campus.
Prentiss C. Haven Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus, be committed to academic excellence, exhibit initiative, involved in school/community activities with high morals and citizenship.
Quincy Long Scholarship	Recipient must be a student at the Harrison County Campus planning to continue his/her major degree in the science field. A non-traditional student is preferred.
Ralph Smith Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be pursuing a degree in Mathematics or Engineering or, if not either, a child of an educator. Recipient must be a full-time student attending the Jackson County Campus and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Preference to students with little or no other aid.
Randle and Zettie Dedeaux Scholarship	Recipient must be both a resident of Stone County and graduate from a Stone County school with an "B" average; demonstrate high moral character, citizenship, and show initiative and leadership. Dependents of MGCCC employees are not eligible for this scholarship.
Reggie & Enid Richards Scholarship	Recipient must be a MS resident and may attend any MGCCC campus.
Richard G. O'Barr Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Harrison County, attending the Perkinston Campus.
Robert and Frances J. Craven Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus and must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Rodney L. Mansfield Scholarship	Recipient must be a student pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or Engineering. Preference will be given to family members, must be a full-time student and maintain a 3.0 GPA, attending the Perkinston Campus.
Rosemary and Margaret Finley Scholarship	Recipient must be a Harrison County graduate, must have worked a total of nine months during the four years he/she pursued his/her high school education and may attend any campus.
Sam Owen Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend Perkinston Campus. Relatives of Sam Owen are given first priority.
Sam P. Jones Memorial Scholarship	The recipient must be majoring in instrumental music and participating in the band program. The award is based on merit. Recipient must be a Sophomore maintaining a "C" average. The recipient will be chosen by a special committee.
Save Waveland Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Waveland and attending any MGCCC campus. Preference will be given to students majoring in Math and Computer Science.
Shannon Slyfield Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident attending the Perkinston Campus.
Shelly Whittington Cochran Memorial Nursing Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of George County high school. Recipient must be a nursing student. Recipient must maintain a 2.5GPA. Recipient will be chosen based on financial need. Candidate must submit an essay of why he/she wants to be a nurse. Donor will choose the student based on the essay.
Shirley Reeves Sanders Memorial Scholarship	1 - Band of Gold Member; 1- Perkette; 1- MGCCC Cheerleader. Applicant can be either incoming freshman or sophomore. Must have a GPA of 2.5. The candidate must write a minimum of a one page essay on the following topic: "Why is this scholarship important to you?" The essay must be submitted by July 12 to- srsmscholarship@gmail.com
Skyler Flowers Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a hard worker and show a commitment to excellence. Scholarship will be awarded by a special committee
Society Advocating for Latin Student Advancement (SALSA)	Recipient must be an entering freshman (traditional or non-traditional). Recipient must be a resident of Jackson County attending the Jackson County Campus. Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA. In lieu of a personal statement, candidates must write a one-page essay on: How has your past experiences shaped you, and how has this impacted you to utilize your education or career?
St. John Nursing Scholarship	Recipient will be selected by a MGCCC Scholarship Committee and must be a nursing student. Awards can be need and/or academically based.
Stapp Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a resident of Stone county attending a high school in Stone county. Must have maintained a "B" average in high school; must have high morals, citizenship, initiative, leadership and attending the Perkinston Campus.
Steve Memorial Bremenkamp Scholarship	General scholarship.
Thelma Andrews Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus, be African American, and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Thomas James Forester Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus and exhibit financial need.
Thomas Ramsay Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be taking core courses leading to general farm, forestry, or animal husbandry at 4 year college.
Tommy and Zelma Gollott Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of MS National Guard Youth Challenge program at Camp Shelby. First priority is given to a resident of Biloxi, MS with next priority being that he/she reside in Harrison County. Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus.
Tony and Bob Weathers Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus based on need and recipient is selected by the donor.
Vertis Ramsay Scholarship	Recipient must be both a resident of Jackson County and a graduate of Vancleave High School attending the Perkinston Campus. Must have maintained a "C" average in high school and demonstrated high moral character and citizenship.
Vocational Instructors - Jackson County Campus	Recipient must be Career/Tech student attending the Jackson County Campus. Recipient shall be selected by a committee appointed by the Jackson County Campus Dean of Vocational Education.
Warner Peterson Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident attending any campus majoring in Business maintaining a 2.75 GPA.
Wentz Batson Scholarship	Recipient must be a horticulture student on the Perkinston Campus. The scholarship can be awarded for a second year if recipient maintains 2.0 GPA
William and Etta V. Frantzen Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Perkinston Campus and have a 2.0 GPA.
William D. & Nell Newman Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a worthy and deserving student residing in Harrison County attending the Harrison County Campus.
William G. Memorial Collins Scholarship	Recipient must be enrolled in Honors Scholar Program on the Harrison County Campus.
Woodrow Blossman Memorial Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County resident attending the Jackson County Campus

The Chevron Scholarship

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The Chevron Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 1st 2025
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The Chevron Scholarship is available exclusively to residents of Jackson, Harrison, Stone and George Counties, Mississippi, who are enrolled at MGCCC’s Jackson County Campus.

Awards are based on the below criteria:

The applicant must be majoring in one of the following programs at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College:

Process Operations Technology
Instrumentation and Controls Technology
Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology
Welding Technology
Automation and Controls Technology
Any of the three MSU Engineering on the Coast

programs (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)

The minimum application criterion is a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and student must be enrolled in and complete 15 credit hours each semester.

Scholarship amounts will be $1000 per award. Students can receive a $500 renewal scholarship if they sustain a 3.0 or higher GPA.

*The number of scholarships will be determined each semester.

We are Memorial Scholarship 2024

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The alliance between Memorial Hospital and MGCCC is designed to offer scholarship funding that will provide opportunities for students to enter the healthcare field and support the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community.

Memorial Health System is offering scholarship funding that will provide opportunities for students to enter the healthcare field and support the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community.

Applications will be submitted to a scholarship review committee comprised of dedicated program leaders at Memorial Health System.

The number of scholarships will be determined each semester.

Recipients must be a student entering their last semester in one of the following programs

Associate Degree in Nursing
Practical Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care Technology
Surgical Technology
Medical Laboratory Technology

We are Memorial Scholarship Criteria

Scholarship recipients will be required to make a commitment of up to 2 years to Memorial Health System.
Cumulative GPA > 2.5
Recipients can receive other scholarships/tuition assistance awarded by their school or other entity.
Students should submit their applications at the start of the academic year in which they intend to graduate.

Application Materials

500 – 1,000 word essay: Why did you choose your field of study and Why do you want to work at Memorial Health System?
Two (2) letters of recommendation from instructors or preceptors
Unofficial transcript that includes name, student ID#, cumulative GPA, and program of study
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Breakdown of Scholarship Amounts by Program

ADN: $5,000
RCT: $4,000
LPN: $3,800
RGT: $3,500
SUT: $3,000
MLT: $3,000

Mississippi Power Foundation Heritage Scholarship

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Recipient must be a minority; this scholarship is open to high school seniors, non-traditional students, and currently enrolled MGCCC students. Recipient must be enrolled in one of the following programs: Apprentice Electric Linemen, Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Technology, Millwright/Outside Machinist Technology or Process Operations Technology. Recipient must be a resident within our 23 county service area or Kemper County and a U.S. Citizen. Graduating seniors must have a 2.5 GPA.

Additional Industry & Community Partners Scholarships

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Many of MGCCC’s industry and community partners fund scholarships for Gulf Coast students. Qualification criteria, scholarship requirements, and award selection are contingent on direction received by these donors.

Scholarship	Restrictions
AEOP Scholarship	Recipient must be a Business related major, with 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, initiative and commitment. May attend any campus
AT&T Scholarship	General Scholarship
BP Career Tech Scholarships	Recipient must be majoring in Career Technical Programs / Hospitality and Resort Management at the Harrison County Campus. Minorities and under-represented groups given a priority.
BP STEM Scholarship	Recipient must be majoring in STEM areas (science, math, etc.). Minorities and under-represented groups given a priority.
Coast Coca-Cola Scholarship	Recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Harrison County maintaining a 2.5 GPA. Recipient must attend the Harrison County Campus and demonstrate financial need.
George County Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus and enroll in any program academic or career/technical. Recipient must be a full time student and a resident of George County.
Gulf South Junior Golf Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus. Preference given to someone majoring in business or the golf industry.
Gulfport Medical Auxiliary Scholarship	Recipient must be enrolled in nursing or related health occupation at the Harrison County Campus, maintain 2.5 GPA, based on need or other reasons apparent a the time of grant
Harrison County Alumni Chapter Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Harrison County Campus.
Mississippi Power Foundation Heritage Scholarship	Recipient must be a minority; this scholarship is open to high school seniors, non-traditional students, and currently enrolled MGCCC students. Recipient must be enrolled in one of the following programs: Apprentice Electric Linemen, Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology, Instrumentation and Controls Technology, Millwright/Outside Machinist Technology or Process Operations Technology. Recipient must be a resident within our 23 county service area or Kemper County and a U.S. Citizen. Graduating seniors must have a 2.5 GPA.
Morrison's Scholarship	Recipient must be a Perkinston Campus student.
MS Chemical Corporation Scholarship	Recipient must attend the Jackson County Campus with first priority given to MS Chemical employees or dependents.
National Board for Respiratory Care Technology	Recipient must be a full-time student in a Respiratory Care/Respiratory Therapy related major. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
MS Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship	Recipient must be an associate degree nursing student enrolled in the program. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA
O'Neal-Bond Engineering Scholarship	Recipient shall be a graduate of Stone High School and maintained a "B" average while in high school. Recipient may attend any campus and state an interest in an Engineering major.
Perkinston Campus Vocal Scholarship	Recipient must be attending the Perkinston Campus and enrolled in vocal music. Awarded by special committee
Purity Rebekah Lodge #42 Scholarship	Recipient may attend any campus based on need or other reasons apparent at the time of grant.
Rescue 100 Scholarship (Any Campus)	Recipient may attend any MGCCC campus or center, Recipient must meet one of the following: currently in child welfare foster care, has been in child welfare foster care, are a former foster youth who was adopted or entered into a guardianship, or a student planning a career in child welfare or social work. Candidates must write a one page essay on: How has your foster care journey and past experiences shaped you, and how has this impacted you to utilize your education or career?
Rescue 100 Scholarship (Jackson County Resident;Any Campus)	Recipient must be a resident of Jackson County and may attend any MGCCC campus or center, Recipient must meet one of the following: currently in child welfare foster care, has been in child welfare foster care, are a former foster youth who was adopted or entered into a guardianship, or a student planning a career in child welfare or social work. Candidates must write a one page essay on: How has your foster care journey and past experiences shaped you, and how has this impacted you to utilize your education or career?
Welding and Cutting Technology Scholarship	Recipient must be a Jackson County Campus student. Recipient must be enrolled in the Welding program. Recipient must be entering the Pipe Welding and Advanced Pipe Welding (3rd Semester)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Paige Cannon
Scholarships & Programs Specialist
paige.cannon@mgccc.edu
(601) 528-8446

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.