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Lincoln counties who have re-entered college to complete or further their college education to enter the teaching field. Noel H. Assink Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Noel Assink, former instructor for data processing at the College. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore data processing or computer networking major. Associate Degree Nursing Student Sponsored Scholarship This scholarship was established by the A.D.N. class of 1997 and 1998 for a sophomore student in the Associate Degree Nursing program who has financial need and is from Copiah, Lincoln, or Lawrence counties. AT&T Scholarship – This scholarship was established with a grant from BellSouth Telecommunications. It is awarded to a deserving student with a major in business or education. Ball-Howington Scholarship – The recipient of this scholarship must be a graduate of a high school in Lincoln or Copiah Counties, be a full-time student on the Wesson Campus, pursuing a math education or radiography degree, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship was established by Anita Ball and Lynn and Margaret Howington. Bateman Creative Writing Award - This scholarship for outstanding sophomore creative writing students was established by Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bateman of Hazlehurst. Gene and Susie Bates Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 1995 by Mr. Bates, long-time Board of Trustee member and board chairman, and Mrs. Bates, to be awarded to a student who has selected to attend either the Wesson or Natchez campus. Preference is given to a student from the Natchez Children’s Home. The scholarship is currently being awarded on the Natchez Campus. Beall Family Scholarship - Mr. and Mrs. Sam “Buddy” Beall of Wesson established this scholarship in 1987 to be awarded to a sophomore student in computer science or computer networking with the highest GPA in that field. USAF Major Thomas Waring “Buddy” Bennett, Jr., MIA Scholarship - This scholarship was established by the parents of United States Air Force Major Thomas Waring “Buddy” Bennett, Jr. who is “missing in action” in Vietnam since 1972. The recipient of this scholarship must be an Adams County resident, and must attend the Natchez Campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The Lee Will and Mary Loyce Berry Scholarship Fund - This scholarship was established by Kathy Berry Dugas to honor her parents. The scholarship recipient shall be a deserving student who wishes to attend Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson Campus, from Copiah County on the basis of leadership, academic achievement and financial need. Copiah-Lincoln Community College