About the Foundation
The Pearl River Community College Development Foundation Inc. is a separate tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation governed by its own board of directors. An annual audit is conducted by an independent accounting firm in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Who We Are
The Development Foundation is a clearinghouse for all private funds to Pearl River Community College and is responsible for coordinating all fund-raising endeavors and solicitation efforts whether through written, personal, or telephone contact.
Make a Gift
Contributions to the Foundation may be made of gifts such as cash or securities, gifts in trust with reservation of income to donors, or a transfer of property (such as real estate). The private sector gifts might also include matching gifts, insurance policies, and gifts-in-kind. Gifts are tax deductible as provided by law.
Donations can be made to the Foundation as either unrestricted or restricted. Unrestricted donations are used to fund priority goals on campus as recommended by the Pearl River Community College Administration and approved by the Pearl River Development Foundation Board of Directors.
Available Foundation Scholarships
| SCHOLARSHIP NAME | AMOUNT AWARDED | NO. OF ANNUAL RECIPIENTS | APPLICABLE SEMESTERS | MINIMUM GPA | REQUIRED MAJOR | CRITERIA/CONDITIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott, Samuel Memorial Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Preference given to Business Majors | Full time student/Graduate of high school within the PRCC six county district/Preference given to financial need |
| Alexander, Monica Lisa Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Financial Aid/2.0 GPA/Poplarville High School graduate |
| Alexander, Ted J. Endowed Leadership Scholarship | $500 per semester | Determined annually, based on earnings | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Preference given to freshman within the PRCC district/Application available in January from guidance counselors of district high schools |
| Allen-Howse Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Nursing or Music | Financial Need/Full time student |
| American Legion Auxiliary, Department of MS Steel Magnolias | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Nursing | Full time student/Mississippi resident/Must be a veteran or child/descendent of a veteran |
| American Legion Post 77, Waveland, Mississippi Scholarship | $500 per semester | Determined annually | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Hancock County Resident |
| American Legion Post 139, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Scholarship | $500 per semester | Determined annually | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/ Full time student/Hancock County Resident/Preference will be given to applicants who are relatives of American Legion Post 139 members |
| Anderson Paint and Carpet One Construction and Design Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Drafting and Design or Construction Technology | Financial need considered/Full time student/Graduate and resident within the PRCC district |
| The Asbury Foundation Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 3 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Allied Health or Nursing | Allied Health or Nursing majors are preferred, however, consideration for scholarship recipients is also open to other majors. |
| Askew, Dr. Becky Scholarship for Medical Students | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Medical | Full time student/Financial need but not eligible for financial assistance |
| Askew, Dr. and Mrs. John W. Jr. Dental Hygiene Scholarship | $500 | 1 | Fall | 3.0 | Dental Hygiene | Financial need/Full time student/Freshman/ Recommendation made by Dental Hygiene staff |
| Ball Family Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Must be graduates of Pearl River Central High School/ must demonstrate financial need |
| Barnes, M/M Raymunda Book Fund Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Hancock Center student; Cannot qualify for Federal student assistance |
| Barr, Ronald T. Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | First preference given to a student majoring in nursing and/or LPN program; Second Preference given to student majoring in Education | Full time student/Preference given to financial need/First preference given to a Purvis High School graduate/Second preference given to any Lamar County high school graduate |
| Batson (Ella Mae Moody) Scholarship | Tuition or available interest | 1 | Fall | 2.0 | Music Education | Financial need/Full time student |
| Beech, Helen Moody Memorial Cosmetology Scholarship | $500 per school year | 1 | Fall | 2.0 | Cosmetology | Financial need/full time student and must be a graduate from Poplarville High School or other Pearl River County school; student must have been in foster care or adopted or have mental health challenges |
| BellSouth Scholarship | $250 per semester or available interest | 3 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Business or Education | Financial need/Full time student |
| Bounds, James W. Owen & Hiram “Buddy” Bounds Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | N/A | Full time student, financial need, students must show a strong work ethic |
| Bourgeois, Lucien & Connie K. Scholarship | Available interest | 2 | Fall Only | 2.5 | N/A | Students must be from Bay High School and/or Poplarville High School |
| Broom, The Blake Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall | 3.0 | N/A | Full time student/Graduate from a Marion County High School/Involved in extra-curricular activity/3.0 GPA |
| Broome, Vernon Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Marion County resident |
| Burt, Dr. Cecil Scholarship for Fostering Educational Opportunities | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | N/A | Preference given to a student who has been in a foster program |
| Byrd, Hollis and Elaine Mathematics Education Scholarship | $350 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Mathematics | Preference given to Poplarville High School graduate |
| Camp, Dewey W. and Quay Webb Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Merit and Leadership skills/Mississippi resident |
| Cavataio, Rusty Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Awarded to incoming Freshman | Full time student; financial need; recipient must have tremendous character, competitive and winning attitude, and high standards; any remaining balance is returned to donor’s fund |
| Classes of 1939-1942 Scholarship | $400 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student moral standards; any remaining balance is returned to donor’s fund |
| Clearman, Joe M. Nursing Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Registered Nursing | Full time student/Maintain 3.0 GPA/Lamar County Resident and School District/To attend a Christian church |
| Clearman, John-Baptist Student Union Scholarship | $500 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Preference given to a church related major | Financial need/Full time student/Active member of the Baptist Student Union/Preference given to Forrest or Lamar County resident |
| Coast Electric Power Association Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to Coast Electric Power Association Customers or to members of their families/Awarded alternately between Pearl River and Hancock Counties |
| Cole, Harry (Memorial) Machine Shop Scholarship | $500 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Machine Shop | Must show financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
| Cole, Verlene Scholarship | $1,000 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Resident of Lamar County; Preference given to graduate of Oak Grove High School |
| Cole, Verlene-Forrest/Lamar County Alumni Association Scholarship | $1,000 per semester | 5 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Resident of Forrest or Lamar County/Graduate of a high school in Forrest or Lamar County or have a high school equivalency |
| Columbia Lions Club Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Must be a current graduate of a high school in Marion County in good standing with PRCC |
| Comeaux, Boston Memorial Scholarship | Dependent on funds raised during annual 5K | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/minimum 3.0 GPA/Must be a graduate of Poplarville High School |
| ComSouth. Inc. Public Safety/Law Enforcement Scholarship | $250 per semester | 3 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Criminal Justice | Full time student/ Current graduate/ One each from Pearl River County, Marion County, Jeff-Davis County, Forrest-Lamar County/ Must possess high morals, integrity, and leadership qualities/ Preference given to student involved in community and or campus organizations related to public safety |
| Copelan, Teresa Memorial Scholarship | $250 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Vocational | Vocational student/Preference on a student with special needs/Must maintain 2.0 GPA |
| Dale, Sebe Family Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Must be a Marion, Lamar, or Pearl River resident |
| Daniels/Castleberry Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Must be of high moral standards and be a member of a Christian church |
| Daniels, Keith Memorial Scholarship | Available interest each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Resident of PRCC district/Must possess traits exemplified by Coach Keith Daniels of honesty, integrity, initiative, dedication, pride, and high moral character/Must not receive more than $900 above published cost of college fees |
| Dantagnan, Edith D. Nursing Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Nursing | Full time student/Must be a graduate of Bay St. Louis High School |
| Davis, Ann Evans Family Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Computer Related Major | Financial need/Full time student from Pearl River County |
| Davis, Hollie N. and William M., Jr. Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of high school or have obtained a GED within the PRCC district with preference given to a Marion or Jefferson Davis County resident |
| Dease, Peggy Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship | Amount varies per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Associate Degree Nursing | ADN Student/Financial Need/Essay Required |
| Delta Kappa Gamma-Sigma Chapter Scholarship | $300 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Education | Financial need/Full time student/Resident of Pearl River or Lamar County/ Active in school and community service with preference given to those that have received academic or civic honors and awards |
| Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Finance/Marketing | Awarded to any student majoring in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Restaurant & Hotel Management; unused funds will be returned to the Foundation Scholarship Program |
| Dickson, Joe and Sharon Memorial Scholarship for Design | $300 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Graphic Design | Full-time student/Financial need/3.0 GPA, Student must be enrolled in the graphic design program |
| Dixon, Jonathan Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Financial need/2.5 GPA |
| Doyle, Coach Alvin and Coach Brookie Hayden Scholarship | Available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Coaching/Athletic training/Education | Full time student/Preference to Poplarville High School graduate/member of an athletic team or student trainer/ |
| Duck, The Elizabeth Scholarship | TBD | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | To be awarded each year to a minority student including LGBT who maintains at least a 2.0 GPA | Full-time student/Preference given to a student pursing a nursing degree/ |
| Easterlin, Derek Instrumentation/Controls Scholarship | $1,000 | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Instrumentation (Automation & Controls Technology) | Automation and Controls Technology student; no preference on location |
| Ellucian Technology Management Scholarship | Tuition Each Semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.50 GPA or higher | Any Major Considered Information Technology Field Preference | Full time student/Preference to student majoring in Information Technology Fields/Must maintain a 2.50 GPA or higher |
| English, Eddie English Endowed Scholarship | $1,000 each semester or available interest | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | One Career & Technical Student and One Academic Student | Student with Financial Need; can be a traditional or non-traditional student. Student must be from Marion County |
| Estep Academic Scholarship | Tuition Each Semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 3.25 | Science, Business, or Medical | Full Time student/Financial Need/ Unused balance returned to Donor’s Fund |
| Estep Dental Hygiene Scholarship | $500 | 1 | Fall | 3.25 | Dental Hygiene | Full time student/Resident of Pearl River County/Must maintain a 3.25 GPA while at PRCC |
| Estep, Jason and Shannon Scholarship | $500 | 4 | Fall | 3.25 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Residents of Pearl River County/Must maintain a 3.25 GPA while at PRCC |
| Estey, Dr. Wes and Dora Mae Eagle Scout Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Must have reached the distinction of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Inc. |
| Excellence in Physical Therapy Scholarship | $500 Fall Semester of Sophomore Year; may be renewed for Spring semester if funds are available | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Physical Therapy Assistant Technology | Current PRCC student in the PTA Technology Program, Recommendation made by the PRCC PTA Program Director & PTA Faculty, Submit a 200-300-word essay on the need for resources & future plans within the Physical Therapy profession. Students can email their essay to PTA@prcc.edu; Subject: Essay for Scholarship; 3.0 GAP no restrictions or requirements on residency or financial need |
| Fletcher, Debra McMullen Memorial Scholarship | $300 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/MS Resident/Maintain 2.0 GPA |
| Frier, Walt “Pay it Forward” Scholarship | $500 each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | The student should be pursuing a career in the ministry, military, or police force. | Full time student and must maintain a 2.5 GPA |
| Frierson, Herb and Cheryl Family Scholarship | Available Interest from Endowment | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Vocational/Technical Program | Full time student/Graduate of Poplarville High School/Vocational or Technical Program/Must not receive federal fund assistance |
| Ford, Aubrey and Debra Scholarship | $250 | 1 | Fall Only | 2.5 | No preference | Full time student/financial need/Must be from Lumberton or Poplarville High School |
| Ford, Aubrey and Debra Scholarship | $250 | 1 | Fall Only | 2.5 | No preference | Full time student/financial need/Must be from Lumberton or Poplarville High School |
| Ford Foundation Scholarship | $1,750 | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Nursing Major | Full time student/financial need/must be a single parent or a student from a single-parent household |
| Galmiche, Mae Moody Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Pearl River County resident |
| Gandy, Arthur Moore and Jessie Mae Smith Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Business or Education | Recipient must have graduated from a Pearl River County High School |
| Ginn, James R. and Jackie Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Banking/Finance | Full time student, Banking/ finance major, must be a graduate of 1 of the 4 Hancock County high schools |
| Grant Family Scholarship | $1,000 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Physics/Mathematics/Engineering/Math Education | Full time student/Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Math Education Major |
| Griffing, Craig Nursing Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Nursing | Nursing Major/From 6 Counties within College District/Minimum of 12 hours per semester/Some financial need. High school or High School Equivalency Graduate. |
| Griffing, Family CTE Scholarship | Available interest each semester | 3 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Donor approved CTE and/or Allied Health Programs | Financial need, MS Resident, High school graduate or received high school equivalency. |
| Griffing, Zoe McGovern Teacher’s Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Education | Education Major to become a Teacher/From 6 Counties within College District/Minimum of 12 hours per semester/Some financial need. Student can be a high school graduate or a high school equivalency graduate |
| Hancock County Alumni Association Scholarship | $1,000 per semester or available interest | 8 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of high school in Hancock County |
| Hancock/Pearl River County 40/8 Voiture and Le Femme Cabane 432 Scholarship | Available interest each semester | Determined annually, based on earnings | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Nursing | Full time student/Hancock or Pearl River County resident/Preference given to a sophomore |
| Hankins, Bruce Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Vocational | Graduate of Purvis Vocational Center |
| Harden, John C. Scholarship | $250 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/ Full time student |
| Hart, Ellis and Beatrice Scholarship | $250 | 1 | Fall Only | 2.5 | No preference | Full time student/financial need/Must be from Lumberton or Poplarville High School |
| Hartwig, Lynn Cook Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Health Related Field | Full time student/Demonstrates leadership qualities in school, church and other community service activities/Preference given to Hattiesburg Clinic employees or children of Hattiesburg Clinic employees |
| Hattiesburg School of Radiologic Technology Scholarship | Available interest each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Radiologic Technology (2nd year of program) | Financial need will be considered /full time student/Recommendation made to the Scholarship Committee by the Radiologic Technology Director |
| Herrin, Francis and Joyce Scholarship | $1,000 each semester or available interest | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need will be considered/Full time student/Preference given to a Jefferson Davis County resident |
| Herring, William “Dub” Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Preference given to Business Major, but not required | Freshman student of high moral character and active in college organizations and/or athletics; very good GPA from high school. |
| Herzog CPA Company Accounting Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Accounting Major | Full time accounting student/Not receiving federal financial aid/Minimum GPA to receive of 3.75, must maintain 3.0 |
| Hill, Dr. Kyle Band Scholarship | $200 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Preference given to a Music Major, but not required | Full time student/Preference to Music Education/Must maintain a 2.75 GPA |
| Hill, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Dental Hygiene Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Dental Hygiene Technology | Student must be a Mississippi resident beginning his/her second year in the Dental Hygiene Program; student must be enrolled full-time. Students can receive other forms of aid and receive this scholarship. |
| Hinton, Debbie Memorial Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall | 2.5 | Surgical Technology | Full time surgical technology student/Minimum GPA of 2.50/Letter of recommendation from SUT Program Director/Letter of recommendation from SUT Instructor |
| Holden, Dobie Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Resident of PRCC district/Must not receive more than $900 above published cost of college fees |
| Holden, Earlora Christian Athlete Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Sophomore/Must maintain 2.50 GPA/Awarded to a student making a significant impact on fellow PRCC students for Christ/Member of PRCC FCA |
| Holden, Warren and Virginia Rawls Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student |
| Holston, Missy Mooney Memorial Fund | Tuition & Books | 1 | Fall Only | 2.0 | Education | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of Pearl River County High School majoring in Education. See Pearl River Central Counselor for more details & requirements |
| Hope Haven Scholarship | Tuition each semester | Varies | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Must have been in the Foster Care System for one year or longer; must demonstrate financial need |
| Hough, Mary D. Memorial Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/ Full time student/ Member of a Christian church/ Should reflect excellent character and moral standards by displaying high regard and a positive attitude toward his or her church, school, community, and nation/ Must be a graduate of a Pearl River County high school |
| House, Jessica Victoria Memorial Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Allied Health or Nursing | Attends PRCC Forrest County Center; Cannot receive Pell or Government Assistance; Must show financial need |
| Houston, John Family Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Resident of PRCC six county district/Preference given to a non-traditional student |
| Hudson, Betty Lou Courtney Memorial Scholarship | $375 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Awarded to a graduate of Prentiss Christian School |
| Hurst, L.A., Jr. Endowed Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | Determined annually, based on earnings | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/High moral character and proven leadership abilities |
| James, Eric “Poncho” Wildcat Scholarship | $625 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student |
| Kendrick, Naomi Memorial Scholarship | One-Half Tuition or Available Interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Must retain a 2.00 GPA each semester/Any remaining balance on scholarship must be returned to the Donor’s Fund |
| Kohler Ready to Work Scholarship | $1,500 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Electronics | Second Year Electronics Student/Attends Forrest County Center |
| Laborde, Hannah Memorial Scholarship | $500/semester for demonstrated need/emergency | N/A | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | ADN | Enrolled in PRCC ADN Program/Maintain 2.5 GPA/Must be a servant heart and nominated by faculty |
| Ladner, Louis and Catherine Auto Mechanics Scholarship | $1000 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Awarded to two students in Auto Mechanics program | Cannot be receiving federal assistance |
| Langnecker, Ken Scholarship | Available interest per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of Poplarville High School/ Must possess high moral character |
| Lee, Berlon Scholarship | $250 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Resident of Marion or Hancock County |
| Lewis, Dr. William and Mrs. Janet Gale Endowed Scholarship | Available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.4 | Nursing or Education | Student must be a full-time student at PRCC and a member of The William Lewis Honors Institute. Preference will be given to students in foster care or from homeless circumstances. The student must maintain a 3.4 GPA |
| Lossett, Amy Probst Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | First preference given to a religion major/ Second preference given to a Journalism or Secondary Education major | Full time student/Sophomore/Must have been a resident of Pearl River County for at least five years |
| Lowe, Virginia Mauldin Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Art or Education | Financial need/Graduate of Poplarville High School |
| Magee, Virginia A. (Memorial) Nursing Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | LPN | LPN Student/Full time student/Financial Need/Pearl River County resident/Essay Review |
| Making the Difference Scholarship (Williams Family Scholarship) | One-half tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Awarded to one male and one female student; major in Business, Marketing, or Finance | Candidates should have shown leadership qualities among their peers |
| Malone, Dr. Thomas J. and Patricia Honors Institute Scholarship | $1,250 per semester | 2 students who are members of the Honors Institute | Fall/Spring | 3.4 | Not Applicable | Full time student – unused funds will be returned to the Foundation Scholarship Program |
| Malone, W.M. & J.T. Choral Scholarship | $250 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.75 | Choral Music Education or in Choral Group | Full time student/Maintain 2.75 GPA/Majoring in Choral Music Education or student in choral group in financial need |
| Manton, Coach Douglas Memorial Scholarship | Full Tuition | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | N/A | Full time student and in financial need of the scholarship in order to attend college. All students must be considered especially students of color and students who identify as LGBT. |
| Marion/Jefferson Davis County Alumni Association Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | TBD | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Must be a graduate of a Marion County or Jefferson Davis County high school |
| McArthur, Robert A., Sr. Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Drafting and Design Technology | Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a resident of Hancock County |
| McCann, Walter Instrumentation/Electronics Scholarship | $500 | 2 | Fall | 2.0 | Instrumentation or Electronics | Financial need, preferably receiving no financial aid |
| McBride Family Endowed Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Any Academic Degree | Full-time student pursing any academic degree |
| McDonald, Katrina Overall Memorial Scholarship | Full Tuition | TBD | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Freshman/Full time student/Financial need with little or no grant funding/Bay High School graduate/Any field of study |
| McGill, Pamela M. Memorial Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Journalism, Communications, or Education | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of Poplarville High School |
| McPhail, Larry L. Sportswriter Scholarship | $300 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Sports Writing or Journalism | Financial need/Full time student/Funds Returned to Donor’s Fund if Not Used |
| Miller, Dr. Paul and Christina Miller Scholarship | $300 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Academic or Career Technical Major | Financial need/Full time student/2.5 GPA |
| Mississippi Power Heritage Scholarship | Available interest per semester | Determined annually | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Career Technical Specific | Enrollment in of the following career/technical programs: Apprentice Electric Lineman/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Instrumentation and Controls Technology/Utility Lineman Technology Must be a resident within the 23-county service area or Kemper County/2.5 GPA applicable only to graduating seniors/U.S. Citizen |
| Tate, James T. Memorial Scholarship | $500 or available interest | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Teacher, Fire Fighter, Paramedic, Nurse Law Enforcement, Clergy/Pastor or Governmental Services | Documented community service, must be a Picayune High School Graduate or have received their high school equivalency and is from Picayune, MS. Preference given to financial need. This scholarship is specifically for service fields or for those with parents that work within service fields |
| Moody, J.S. and Kathryn Scholarship | $600 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Academic or Vocational student within PRCC six county district |
| Moody, Trina D. Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 and good standing with PRCC | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time/essay submissions will be sent to donor |
| Navoy, Angelina Barbieri Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester or available interest (whichever is less) | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time/Graduate of a Pearl River County high school or have GED equivalency |
| Neal, Rachel Dental Hygiene Scholarship | $500 | 1 | Fall Only | 2.5 | Dental Hygiene | Full time student in the Dental Hygiene Program |
| Nicholson, Arthur B. Memorial Scholarship | Tuition, Room and Board each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Education | Financial need/Full time student/Active involvement in community and school activities |
| Odom, Charlotte Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship | Amount varies per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Associate Degree Nursing | ADN Student/Financial Need/Essay Required |
| Parish Tractor Company Scholarship | One-half tuition per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Vocational Trade Program | Full time student/Graduate of Prentiss Christian |
| Patten, Ray Memorial Scholarship | $250 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Music Education | Financial need/Full time student/Sophomore |
| Pearl River County Alumni Chapter Scholarship | One-half tuition per semester | 3 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | One recipient each from Pearl River Central High School, Poplarville High School, and Picayune High School |
| Pearl River County Bar Association Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Pre-Law or Paralegal Studies | Pearl River County, Mississippi resident (minimum 1 year prior to award)/Financial need |
| Pearl River County Homebuilders Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.50 in Career Technical Coursework | Building Trades Program | Recipient must live in Pearl River or Hancock County |
| Pearl River Kennel Club Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Pre-Veterinarian Medicine | Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a graduate from a Pearl River County high school |
| Picayune Kiwanis Barker-Partridge Scholarship | $1,000 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Pearl River County resident/Has physical or mental disability |
| Picayune Lions Club Scholarship | $250 per semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Must register for the first fall semester following high school graduation and attend for four consecutive semesters/Must be of sound and good moral character/Must be a graduate of Pearl River Central High School, Picayune High School or Poplarville High School |
| Pierce, Max R. Automotive Vo-Tech Scholarship | $2,255 for 1st semester; 2,081 for 2nd, 3rd, & 4th semesters | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Automotive | Financial need/Full-time/Preference given to students from Forrest or Lamar Counties |
| Pigott, James Horris and Minnie Rae Scholarship | $500 per semester or available interest (whichever is less) | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Graduate of Picayune Memorial High School/May be retained for four consecutive semesters |
| Polk, Alma Stringer Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to students of single parents/Preference given to a Marion County high school graduate |
| Poplarville Eye Clinic Scholarship | $1,000 | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Science or Medical | Full Time/Science or Medical Major |
| Poplarville First United Methodist Etheridge Memorial Scholarship | $300 or available interest | 1 | Fall | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Member of a Christian church and should reflect excellent character and moral standards |
| Posey, Buford Scholarship | $500 per semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student |
| Practical Nursing Faculty Scholarship | $150 | 1 | Fall | 3.5 | Practical Nursing Program at the Forrest County Center | Financial need/Full time student/Absences not to exceed 18 hours during the semester |
| PRC Homemaker Volunteers Association- Hudnall, Lori Penton Scholarship | $100 | 1 | Fall | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Must be a graduate of a Pearl River County high school |
| PRCC Board of Trustees Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.00 for PRCC student; “B” average for incoming freshman | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Must be a resident within the PRCC six county district |
| PRCC Development Foundation Honors Institute Scholarship | $2,000 per semester, Freshman year only | 5 | Fall/Spring | 3.4 | Not Applicable | Must submit separate application for this scholarship/Minimum ACT Composite Score of 25/Minimum GPA of 3.4 from high school/Only offered to incoming freshman/Student should verify leadership responsibilities while in high school/Student should have been involved in high school and community extracurricular programs/Student must become enrolled as a member of the PRCC Honors Institute and meet and maintain the requirements set forth by the institute |
| PRCC Unrestricted Donors Scholarship | Determined annually, based on earnings | Determined annually, based on earnings | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Must be in good standing with the college |
| Raanes, Duane Family Scholarship | $300 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student |
| Regan, Jack and Nancy Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student |
| Robbins, Donald K. Memorial Scholarship | Tuition Each Semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/ Must not be receiving Government Financial Assistance; Exhibits Leadership and is involved in campus and community organizations; Remaining balance is returned to Donor’s Fund |
| Robertson, Clark and Lucy Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 for Vocational /Technical program; 2.50 for an Academic program | Not Applicable | Recipient can be receiving only a minimum of other financial aid/Full time student/Must be a resident of Marion County |
| Rogers, Margaret Fairley Memorial Nursing Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | PRCC RN Nursing Program | Preference given to Out of State student, but in state students will also be considered |
| Rotary Club of Hattiesburg, Dr. Milam S. Cotton Vocational Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Vocational Program | Financial need/Full time student |
| Rotary Club of Poplarville | One-half tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Must be a graduate of Poplarville High School; Must be a documented Leader in high school activities |
| Rouse, Norman Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of a Pearl River County high school |
| Russell, Coach John and Miriam Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student; Exhibits leadership skills. |
| Saucier, Raymond and Annelle Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | General Studies | Financial need/Resident of Marion County/Preference given to a student who was home schooled, or who is a graduate of Columbia Academy/Student must submit an essay concerning past, present, and future life goals |
| Saulters, LaRue and Mary Jean Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.75 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Preference given to a resident of Jefferson Davis, Lamar, or Marion County, but it is open to all students |
| Schommer, Daniel Memorial Lineman Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Utility Lineman Program | Full time student, enrolled in the Utility Lineman Program, recent high school graduate or non-traditional student, Must remain in good academic standing |
| Seal, Cayce Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester | Determined Annually | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Utility Lineman Program | Full-time student, Utility Lineman Program, resident of Hancock or Pearl River County, GED or homeschool |
| Seal, Leo W., Jr. Memorial Scholarship | $2000 or available interest each semester | 4 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Pursuing a Degree in Banking, Engineering, Forestry, or Nursing, respectively. | Financial need/Full time student/Must be residents of Hancock or Pearl River Counties |
| Seal, Lucy Prince Memorial Scholarship | $250 | 1 | Fall | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/ Financial need/Graduate of Hancock High School/ Non-Refundable |
| Smith, David R. Endowed Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Preference Pre- Law | Financial need/Full time student/May pursue General Studies coursework |
| Smith, Dolores Thomas & Martin T. Scholarship | $500 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Graduate of Poplarville High School |
| Smith, Erlene McCarty Arts Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Arts or Fine Arts | Full time student |
| Smith-Carver Criminal Justice Endowed Scholarship | $2,000 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Criminal Justice | Full time student/Sophomore/Pearl River County graduate |
| Smith, Tabatha Lee Memorial Scholarship | $1000 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | N/A | Full-time student involved in extracurricular activities including but not limited to athletics or can be involved in athletic training |
| Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District Scholarship | $750 | 12 | Fall | 2.5 | Academic/Technical/Vocational | Two students awarded from each of the six counties within the PRCC district. One student in an academic major and one student in a technical/vocational major. For incoming freshmen the student must have a 2.50 GPA |
| Sprinkell, Michael Memorial Band Scholarship | Available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Member of the PRCC band/Preference given to a low brass player/Preference given to a resident from the Gulfport area |
| St. Michaels Foundation Academic Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Academic | Financial Need/Full Time student/Traditional Student/Preference given to Pearl River County students, but not required |
| St. Michaels Foundation Career-Technology Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 4 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Career/Technical | Financial Need/Full Time student/Two Traditional Students and Two Non-traditional Students/Preference given to Pearl River County students, but not required |
| St. Michaels Foundation/Jacobs Well Ministries Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Student must be associated with Jacobs Well Ministries |
| St. Michaels Foundation/Ted and Naomi Kiern Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Funded by the St. Michael’s Foundation, this scholarship benefits two full time, non-traditional students within the six-county district service area who have been out of school or the educational pipeline for at least (5) years |
| St. Michaels Foundation/The Reverend Victor A. Menard & Family Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Active member of Student Support Services | Funded by the St. Michael’s Foundation, this scholarship has the following criteria: Financial need/Full time students within the six-county district service area/Eligible and active member of Student Support Services program. |
| Steele, Annelle Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 4 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Consideration given to financial and family situation/Full time student/Member of a Christian church/Current graduate of Purvis High School/May be retained for four consecutive semesters |
| Stringer Academic Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Math/Science/Fine Arts (Music) | Marion County Schools graduate and preference to a student from Improve, MS/Must maintain a 2.50 GPA while attending PRCC |
| Sumrall, Amber Owens Memorial Softball Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Financial need/Graduate of West Marion High School/Participated in High School Softball/Incoming Freshman/Must maintain a 2.50 GPA |
| Sutherland, R.E.L. Memorial Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student/Recipient must be of high moral character |
| Tate, Diane and Daphne Memorial Scholarship | $500 per semester or available interest | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Nursing | Financial need/Graduate of Picayune High School/Scholarship is given for two (2) semesters only/Freshman student |
| Templeton, Jean Baughman Wessel Scholarship | Available interest | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student |
| Thomas, Henry “Rudy” and Carolyn Smith Memorial Scholarship | Tuition and 1/2 the cost of books each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 3.0 | Education or study toward a B.S. Degree in Nursing | Financial need, but must not qualify for Federally funded Pell grant/Full time student/Freshman/Graduate of Pearl River County high school/May be retained for four consecutive semesters |
| Tynes, Ronald P. “A Hand Up” Scholarship | $1,000 each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Full time student on Poplarville campus/Graduate from Hattiesburg, Petal or Oak Grove High School |
| Utility Fleet Maintenance Association-Powered by Coast Electric Scholarship | Interest available per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Automotive or Diesel Maintenance | Automotive Technology program student; preference given to a student pursing training in a diesel maintenance program. No location requirement and the scholarship is open to non-traditional students |
| Waits, Mike and Pam Engineering Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Math or Science | Full time student/Majoring in Math or Science (Pre-engineering preference)/From within six county PRCC district |
| Weathers Career-Tech Scholarship | Tuition each semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Career Technical | Full time student/Financial need/Career-Tech field |
| White, Hugh and Juanita Scholarship | Tuition each semester or available interest | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.75 | Preference given to Nursing majors: One (1) in LPN program and one (1) in A.D.N. program | Full time student/Graduate of Marion County high school |
| Wildcat Trace Disc Golf Scholarship | Determined annually, with a minimum of $200 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Preference given to a resident of PRCC six county district/Must participate in two-disc golf tournaments per semester/May be retained for four consecutive semesters |
| Wilkinson, Jack Sidney Fellowship Scholarship | One-half tuition each semester | 2 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Biological or Physical Sciences | Full time student/Preference given to students from Marion County |
| Williams, Cary and Ann Scholarship | $1,000 per semester | 1 | Fall/Spring | 2.0 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/Priority given to student from Marion County |
| Williams, Monika Memorial Scholarship for Single Parents | 1 | 2.5 | Not Applicable | Financial need/Full time student/any major/student from Pearl River County/Single parent or a non-traditional student |
***Any academic scholarship received by an athlete has a minimum GPA of 3.0.
