A resident of Hurley, Mississippi, Timothy is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus. After graduating from MGCCC, he plans to transfer into the Mississippi State University Engineering on the Coast program to complete his bachelor’s degree.
The scholarship represents more than financial assistance.
“Receiving this scholarship benefits me tremendously with the financial part of college, but it also helps keep me accountable and keep my grades up to par,” Timothy said. “It pushes me to stay focused and continue working hard toward my goals.”
Leadership Beyond the Classroom
Timothy balances rigorous coursework with active campus involvement. He serves on the Reflections Team and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the Campus Activities Board, and the Student Government Association. His leadership experience complements his academic discipline, preparing him for both professional and personal success.
Looking ahead, Timothy has a clear vision.
“In five years, I see myself with a family, a home, and a comfortable job that utilizes my degree,” he said.
The Impact of the MGCCC Foundation
Scholarships like the Chevron Scholarship are made possible through the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Foundation, which partners with corporate leaders such as Chevron to invest directly in student success. By securing donor-supported scholarships, the MGCCC Foundation helps remove financial barriers and create pathways to high-demand careers in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and workforce technology.
Students like Timothy are celebrated annually at the MGCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala, where donors and community partners see firsthand the impact of their generosity on Gulf Coast students and families.
About the Chevron Scholarship
The Chevron Scholarship supports MGCCC students at the Jackson County Campus who reside in Jackson, Harrison, Stone, or George counties and are enrolled in select workforce and engineering programs, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering pathways. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and enroll in at least 15 credit hours per semester. The scholarship provides $1,000 with a $500 renewal opportunity for eligible students.
With support from the MGCCC Foundation and industry partners like Chevron, Timothy Deal is engineering more than a degree — he is designing a future built on discipline, leadership, and opportunity.
