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Taylor Presidential Scholarship - This scholarship was established by Fred and Jewett Taylor of Oxford, Mississippi, as a prestigious annual scholarship to assist outstanding students within the College District. The scholarship is funded through $1 million endowment given by Mrs. Jewett Taylor in 2003. Applications are accepted through the President’s Office. James C. and Neva B. Thames Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 1987 by the children and grandchildren of the late Mr. and Mrs. James C. Thames. This scholarship will be awarded each year to a returning sophomore with a 3.0 GPA who is planning to major in the field of engineering, pre-medicine, law, or teacher education with emphasis in science or mathematics. In addition, the student must be a resident of the State of Mississippi with preference given to a College District resident. Lena W. and Fred E. Thompson Scholarship - This scholarship was established in the summer of 1996 in memory of long-time instructor Mrs. Lena Wood Thompson by Mr. Thompson, whose career spanned 36 years as instructor of accounting, business division chairperson, and in other positions, including manager of the College Bookstore. This scholarship will be awarded annually to either a music, mathematics, or accounting major with a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship rotates between the three campuses. E. A. “Beby” Turnage Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship fund was established in July, 1984, in memory of the late Gen. E. A. “Beby” Turnage by the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, the citizens of Lawrence County and Gen. Turnage’s friends from the State of Mississippi and the Nation. This scholarship will be awarded with preference to Lawrence County students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference is given to students with an interest in the military. Maurice Ansel “Tony” Tynes Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship was established by Mrs. Inez Tynes who along with Mr. Tynes were 1935 Copiah-Lincoln Community College graduates. Mr. Tynes was a member of the band, Glee Club and orchestra. This scholarship goes to a student enrolled in music courses. Arlee W. Walker Pre-professional Science Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship was established in the fall of 1980 by Dr. Phyllis Lanier, chairperson of Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Science Division. The scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore pre-professional science major. The scholarship rotates between the three campuses. Burlian O’Neal Walker Communications Scholarship - This scholarship was established in 2002. Mr. Walker served as an administrator at the College from 1967 to his retirement in 1999 having served as Executive Director of the Foundation, Public Relations, and Alumni Affairs at various times. This transfer scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating sophomore who is a broadcast, public relations, or journalism major planning to enter the University of Southern Mississippi the following semester. Criteria for selection includes a 3.00 or better GPA, a desire to succeed, and one who shows potential in his or her chosen field. Copiah-Lincoln Community College