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Scholarship funds allow donors to establish scholarships for deserving students in Northeast Mississippi. A scholarship fund may be designated for any level of education, a particular field of study, a specific insititition, or a specific county or area. Click here to view a sample
 | Amory Rotary Foundation Scholarship Endowment
In 1995, Rotary leaders established this endowment, recognizing the administrative and financial management role that CREATE could play. Most recently, students attending Birmingham Southern, ICC, MSU, NEMCC and Ole Miss received awards. |  | The Eva Ann Beasley Dorris Memorial Scholarship
To honor her love for life and passion for higher education the family and friends of Eva Ann Beasley Dorris established this endowment in order to provide scholarships to certain junior and senior students at Mississippi State University who have demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence and their future. |  |
Dr. & Mrs. Walter Bourland Scholarship Endowment
Established in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Bourland by their children to provide scholarships annually to residents of Lee County who have been accepted to medical school. |  | The Larry Brown Creative Arts Scholarship Endowment
Established by his wife in memory of Larry Brown, noted author from Lafayette County, the endowment provides annual awards to students at Lafayette High School who demonstrate talent in an area of the arts. |  | Ernest Cadden Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by Amory High School band alumni in honor of Ernest Cadden, who was the high school band director from 1970-1977, and is credited for rebuilding the band program. During Cadden's tenure as director, the number of band students increased from 38-150. Cadden was also credited with instilling self-discipline, responsiblility, and pride in every band member. The scholarship will be available to an Amory High School graduating senior involved in the music program. | |
Claudia Ruth Castenir Scholarship Endowment
Established by Claude and Ruth Roebuck to honor their eldest daughter and to recogize her years of dedication and contriutions in the field of Education, and in particular special education. This scholarship is available to a student majoring in education at the University of Mississippi who is committed to a career in special education. |  | The M. Glen and Lora H. Davidson Scholarship Endowment
Established by their three children in 2004 as a way to honor their parents, life-long educators and residents of Pontotoc County. Mr. Davidson served as a school administrator and as superintendent, while Mrs. Davidson was an english teacher and later a librarian. Both were active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Pontotoc. The endowment will provide financial assistance to graduating seniors from Pontotoc city and county schools.
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 | Russell Dorman Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Russell Vee Palmer Dorman Scholarship Fund was established by his sisters in memory of Russell and in honor of his parents, Jimmy and Pat Dorman, to help young men graduating from Tupelo High School who possess Russell’s unforgettable character and desire to succeed. Last year a scholarship was awarded to a student attending MSU. |  | Dougherty Scholarship Endowment Fund
Pat and Velma Dougherty came to Tupelo in 1936 and quickly were recognized as tremendous community leaders. In 1948 Pat was named the first Chairman of CDF. George McLean later honored them by establishing the Dougherty Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to college students who have demonstrated financial need. |  |
Patricia "Robin" Dows Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by the Alumni of the Girl Scouts of Northeast Mississippi's Camp Tik-A-Witha to provide wupportfor scholarships to any girl who wants the opportunity to attend camp Tik-a-Witha.
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The Pebbles East Aulds Scholarship Fund
To honor her memory, the family and friends of Pebbles East Auld established this fund, which will be awarded annually to a deserving recipient. |  | John Paul Frerer Memorial Endowment Fund
Family members established this fund to honor John Paul's enthusiasm for life. He loved cycling, Wave Connection (THS Show Choir), his church, his family and his friends. |
 | Frances Mallory Scholarship Fund
Grateful alumni of Calhoun City High School have established this scholarship in memory of Miss Frances Mallory, 1909 – 1994, who dedicated her life to the educational advancement of students in Calhoun City, Mississippi. She motivated hundreds of students to aspire to higher achievement. Anyone wishing to make a contribution can access an online form here. | | The Beth McAuley Music Scholarship Endowment
Established to provide awards/scholarships to music students for further study and is awarded in accordance with qualifications and procedures determined by the Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs auditions. |  | J.C. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The J. C. McDaniel Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. McDaniel's daughter, Sharon Young of Tupelo, in memory of her father. Mr. McDaniel was a life-long resident of the Evergreen community in Itawamba County where he owned a grocery for over 35 years and was elected three times as supervisor of District 3. His greatest joy in life came from helping others. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving area student who desires a career that will benefit their community. |  | The Emily McDonald Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established as a tribute to the life of Emily McDonald who was adored by all those who knew her. Supporters of this fund hope to honor the generous spirit of compassion that defined Emily's life. This scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify Christian morals, sincere unselfishness, and a monetary need for college assistance. Emily's life was characterized by a generous and humble attitude toward everyone. It is our hope that through this scholarship her spirit of generosity will endure. |  | The Kayla Sue Mize Scholarship Endowment
To honor her passion for life and the performing arts, family and friends of Kayla Sue Mize established this endowment, its primary purpose being to award scholarships to futher the education of high school seniors who have deomonstrated excellence in performace, on-stage and off. |
 | Mississippi Theatre Association Scholarship
Established in November 2010 for the purpose of fostering young theatre talent through the offer of theatre scholarships. |  | Monroe Scholarship Endowment
Bob and Marilyn Monroe were both well-loved, long-time teachers at Tupelo High School. When Marilyn passed away, student leaders launched a fundraising effort to establish two permanent endowments in honor of Bob and in memory of Marilyn. The Monroe Scholarship Endowment provides scholarships to students from Tupelo High School who enter the field of education. An Ole Miss student received the latest award from this fund. |  | Taylor Moore Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
To honor the memory of their son, Taylor, Bobby and Minerva Moore of New Albany established this scholarship fund in December, 2003. The scholarship will be awarded annually to help further the education of a graduate of New Albany High School. |  | Jordan Lindsey Christian Character Scholarship
Established in memory of Jordan and his love of life, friends, the medical profession and most importantly, Jesus Christ. Jordan had many friends and touched many people during his lifetime. He graduated from Nettleton High School with special honors. He lettered in tennis, football, and baseball. Jordan received numerous academic awards and honors in high school including 2004 Nettleton High School Hall of Fame. He was an active member of Nettleton First Baptist Church. His witty personality, contagious smile and great passion to follow Christ left incredible impressions in the hearts of those that were blessed to have known him. This scholarship is awarded to students from Lee or Monroe county who are pursuing a degree in the medical field and who plan to attend college in the state of Mississippi. |  | The Winifred and Mayfield Riley Travel Scholarship
Given in their memory by their children and their spouses, this scholarship is given to a junior or senior at Nettleton High School who have demonstrated leadership potential and significant curiosity about learning through travel to foreign countries and who has a minimum 2.75 GPA. |
 | The B.L. and Dot Rieves Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by their children as a Christmas gift, the Mr. & Mrs. B.L. Rieves Scholarship Fund was permanently endowed in 2005. The fund provides scholarships to “B average” students who may not be eligible for other scholarship funding. |  | George H. Schultz Scholarship Endowment
The George H. Schultz Endowment Fund was established by Mr. Schultz’s daughter, Dora Crudele, in memory of her father who was the highly regarded, long-time director of the Tupelo High School Band. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Tupelo High School band member who majors in music education, and last year went to a student attending USM. |  | Stubbs Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Frank B. Stubbs Scholarship Fund was established by the Baldwyn native, who spent most of his life in New York City, and is awarded to graduates of Baldwyn High School. Most recently, students attending NEMCC, Ole Miss, MSU and ICC received awards. |  | David Skinner Scholarship Fund The David Skinner Scholarship was established by his family and friends to honor his life. David was a young man who touched the lives of all those who knew him in a special way. David loved sports, his hometown of New Albany and its people, and the Ole Miss Rebels. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating New Albany High School student who has elected to attend the University of Mississippi. |  | John N. Todd Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established to honor John's life by creating a college scholarship program for deserving children of Southern Motion employees. John was a wonderful father, husband, son and friend who was very much a part of the Southern Motion family. |
| Tupelo Luncheon Civitan Scholarship Endowment
Established in 2003, the Tupelo Civitan Endowment will provide scholarships to students from Tupelo and Lee County to help with college tuition. |  | The Clay Waycaster Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by Mitch and Christy Waycaster to honor the memory of their son, Clay. This endowment provides annual scholarship funding to a deserving Tupelo High School graduate. |  | Owen B. Whitehurst Endowment Fund
This fund was established in 2002 by Mr. Whitehurst's family in his memory to help students from Alcorn County pursue their college degrees. Over 40 scholarships have been awarded from this fund to date. |  | Whiteside Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Whiteside Scholarship was established to honor Jim T. Whiteside by encouraging qualified students from Lee and adjoining counties to enter the nursing profession or to achieve their graduate nursing degrees. | 
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Valeria Morgan Whitfield Scholarship Endowment
Valeria Morgan Whitfield devoted her life to helping others. For community leader and CREATE donor Lewis Whitfield, the Scholarship Fund "serves as a way to establish a permanent fund to help other people in memory of my mother." The fund awards one $1,000 scholarship annually to a graduating Tupelo High female. This year’s recipient attends MSU.
Marshuan Braxton Memorial Scholarhip Fund
Marshuan Braxton was born December 4, 1991. He died tragically while on a mission trip to Costa Rica on June 21, 2009. As a student at New Albany High School, Marshuan was very involved in a variety of activities. He was an honor student and a member of several clubs, including Speech and Debate Team, SADD, and FCA. Marshuan was a member of the New Albany High School Student Council, where he was elected Vice-President. He participated on the football team throughout his high school career, and was tennis team manager, basketball manager, and a member of the track team. Marshuan was also in many drama productions and was a member of honor choir, quartet, and yearbook staff. Marshuan was a very caring and morally sound individual who was very active in church and believed in giving back to the community. He was an outgoing hard-working young man who was not afraid to be himself. Marshuan maintained a standard of excellence and was always there to lend a helping hand, give advice, listen to others, or give a smile to whomever needed it.
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Field of Interest Endowments allow families, organizations, or others to provide a secure, stable and permanent stream of income to support designated areas of interest. Endowments provide funding today to worthwhile causes, while assuring donors that the principle will remain to support programs tomorrow and into the future. Click here to view a sample Field of Interest Endowment Form. |
| CARE – First Presbyterian Church of Corinth Special Missions Fund
This fund provides financial support to the special mission projects of First Presbyterian Churc |
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 | Toyota Education Enhancement Fund
Established to provide enhancement for schools and education in Pontotoc, Union, and Lee Counties. | 
| Rowland Joyner Learning Skills Endowment Fund
This fund provides support to worthy students who are financially unable to pay the tuition at the Learning Skills Center in order for the Learning Skills Center to carry out its roles and missions of the organization. | 
| Reed Family Trust Endowment Fund
Over the years, the Reeds have committed financial resources, time, knowledge and expertise to the continuous building of Northeast Mississippi, and carry on this legacy with the Jack and Frances Reed Family Endowment Fund. “Frances and I believed this was the best way for succeeding generations to continue to support the community and make decisions appropriate to the time,” says Jack Reed, Sr. Most recently, a Teacher of Distinction award was funded by the endowment. | |
| Nathan and Ellen R. Walker Endowment Fund
Established in their honor to provide support to worthwhile projects that benefit the Tupelo area. | 
| Whitfield Leadership Endowment Fund
Established by Henry Lewis Whitfield, the purpose of this fund is to provide support for activities, projects, programs and organizations that promote excellence in some phase of life in Tupelo, with primary consideration given to efforts to develop, improve or strengthen leadership in the community. | 
| Youth Foundation Endowment Fund
The Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation (NEMYF) was established in 2001 by CREATE in an effort to involve young people in community development and philanthropy. Eleventh and twelfth grade students from CREATE’s 16-county service area make up NEMYF. They have worked hard to grow the endowment to over $56,000. Last year, NEMYF awarded over $2,500 to charitable agencies.
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Marchbanks Family Trust Endowment Fund
Established by Mr. John B. Marchbanks, a native of Shannon. The endowment helps people who are trying to help themselves overcome their immediate problems, misfortunes, and handicaps to have a better life and become productive citizens. Additional funds are used to promote charitable giving and volunteerism by the use of matching funds. | 
| The Caroline Bryan Harrell Education Endowment
To honor the dedication and support of his sister-in-law to public education, Mr. Kenny Dill and his wife Anna established this endowment in 2005. This endowment provides scholarships to students and teachers in the public education system. |
| The LQC Lamar House Endowment
Established as a “care” endowment to provide maintenance, upkeep, and future operation of the home of Mississippi’s only elected U.S. Supreme Court Justice and the first professor of law at the University of Mississippi, LQC Lamar. The fund secures that the property, in current restoration, will not fall into disrepair again. |
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