Herb Dewees Alumni Association and Grove Society Scholarship Endowments
The University of Mississippi Alumni Association Scholarship endowment was established in 1998 and was renamed in 2007 in honor of Executive Director Emeritus Herb Dewees. The Grove Society Scholarship endowment was established in 2001. Recipients of these scholarships must be full-time students who are lineal descendants of graduates of the University. Scholarships are based on scholastic ability and leadership potential. One application serves both scholarships.
Amounts: vary
Deadline: Application must be received in the Alumni Office by March 1
J.W. “Wobble” Davidson Scholarship
Named for the beloved legendary assistant football coach here at the University, this scholarship was established by the M-Club Alumni Chapter in 1962. The scholarship is open to all prospective students and is largely based on need. To qualify, a student must be full time, remain in good academic standing with the University and attend periodic mentoring sessions with a member of the Alumni staff.
Amount: varies
Deadline: Application must be received in the Alumni Office by March 1
Clay Waycaster Memorial/SAC Scholarship Endowment
The Clay Waycaster Memorial/SAC Scholarship Endowment was established to assist deserving young men and women who are pursuing an education at The University of Mississippi. To qualify, a student must be a full-time student who is a current member of the SAC and has been for at least the last two semesters. Scholarships are based on leadership potential, need and cumulative GPA. Leadership and dedication within the SAC will play a major role in the awarding of the scholarship. Please contact Sunny Brown at sunny@olemiss.edu for more information.
Amount: $500 for one-year, and can be renewed only by applying again the following year.
Deadline: Application must be received in the Alumni Office by April 9.
Timothy L. Walsh Scholarship Endowment
The Timothy L. Walsh Scholarship endowment was established in 2014 and named in honor of former Executive Director Timothy L. Walsh. Recipients of these scholarships must be full-time students who are lineal descendants of graduates of the University. First preference will be given to graduates of Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee.
Amounts: varies
Deadline: Application must be received in the Alumni Office by March 1
The Young Alumni Council Scholarship
The Young Alumni Council Scholarship was established to assist deserving young alumni from the last 15 years who are pursuing a graduate education on the Oxford campus of The University of Mississippi. To qualify, a recent graduate must be an active member of the Ole Miss Alumni Association and accepted into a graduate program at The University of Mississippi. Scholarships are based on leadership potential and cumulative GPA. The Young Alumni Council will play a major role in the awarding of the scholarship. Please contact Sunny Brown at sunny@olemissalumni.com for more information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Application must be received in the Alumni Office by May 15.
Other University Endowed Scholarships
Other scholarships made available by donations from alumni and friends of the University.
Amount: varies
Deadline: varies