THE JOSEPH M. BYNUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The recipient will be a Mississippi resident, UM graduate, and must attend the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry.  Students with other tuition-based scholarships cannot receive the Bynum Memorial scholarship. This one-time scholarship may be awarded up to $2000.

This scholarship was established to assist students pursuing a career in dentistry. Dr. Joseph Medicus Bynum, Jr. (1876- 1955), a native of Booneville, MS, received his BA from UM in 1898 from the School of Science, Literature and Arts, and was granted his license to practice medicine in 1901. 

WALLACE E. AND ELIZABETH G. HOPE SCHOLARSHIP

Wallace & Elizabeth Hope

The recipient will be a full-time student pursing nursing.  The recipient must show leadership potential, excel academically, and have financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000 and may be renewed with a 3.0 overall GPA.

This scholarhip was established in 2009 by Wallace & and Elizabeth G. Hope. From a small community in southeast Louisiana, Wallace E. Hope (1919- 2005), a product of the Great Depression, began working when he was 10 and persevered to become a gas company executive. The legacy he created with his wife, Elizabeth, will be continued through this endowment.  They selected the nursing program because of the constant shortage of nurses and also because Elizabeth would have pursued a career in the medical field if she had had the opportunity to go to college. Their son, William, a UM alumnus said: “Neither of my parents had the opportunity to go to college. They were not unlike others in their generation. They worked very hard from a young age, but they were fortunate to do extremely well. Being caring people, they planned this gift to provide educational opportunities for others.”

HAZEL BRISTER O’FLAHERTY SCHOLARSHIP

Hazel Brister O’Flaherty

The recipient will be a full-time student pursing a nursing degree.  The scholarship may be retained for eight semesters and is of varying amounts.  Recipients will have a high school GPA of 3.5.  First preference will be to students from Lincoln County; second to Mississippi students; then any student pursuing a nursing degree.

Hazel Brister O’Flaherty (1918-2014), a native of Lincoln County, Mississippi, made a life for herself by working her way through the Mather School of Nursing in New Orleans, finishing in 1941. She then trained at Southern Baptist Hospital before taking her new skills to the Office of Civilian Defense, Emergency Medical Protection Service. There, O’Flaherty was assigned to work aboard a U.S. Army transport ship as chief nurse with the International Refugee Organization, which helped resettle displaced refugees from Europe and Asia following World War II. Also aboard was Staff Sergeant John O’Flaherty, who would become her husband in New York City in 1958.  Upon returning to the states she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Columbia University in New York in 1959 and 1960 respectively while working at Memorial Hospital Cancer Center. The couple later moved to California, where Hazel O’Flaherty began teaching at Contra Costa College, educating young men and women in the same path she followed. As her niece said “even though she spent most of her life elsewhere, Aunt Hazel loved her home state.”

THE MIRIAM W. WEEMS PET LOVERS SCHOLARSHIP

The Miriam W. Weems Pet Lovers Scholarship provides funding for full-time students pursuing a major in the College of Liberal Arts who are on the veterinary school track and have been active in the rescue and protection of dogs and cats. Recipients will be recommended by the pre-professional advisor in HAPO.

Mrs. Weems (1941-1911) earned her BFA in Art in 1963, where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority, a Campus Favorite, Commander of Angel Flight, President of Mortar Board, and VP of the Associated Women Students among many other honors. She was a tireless volunteer or board member in Jackson, MS, from garden club and park committees to Junior League, arts events, church, and Ole Miss Alumni Association groups. But above all she loved animals. She worked tirelessly for the Animal Rescue League in Jackson and founded the Oxford Animal Rescue League. “I wanted to create a scholarship for someone who is kind to those who can’t take up for themselves,” Miriam Weems said.

Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship
The Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship is awarded to two students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med, veterinarian or physician assistant) at an approved, accredited medical school. Renewal is conditional upon maintenance of a GPA of 3.25. This scholarship is also available to students who have been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study in the field of psychiatric nursing at the graduate level at accredited medical schools, colleges, or universities. Click here for more information.

Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship
A one-time preferred amount of $5,000 to a deserving female student who is a US citizen attending medical school. The selection process is based on academic merit with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the applicable educational institution. The recipient may reapply for the scholarship each year but is not guaranteed the award. Click here for more information.

Alice W. Rooke Scholarship
A $5,000 scholarship awarded to one student who has been accepted into or who are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre–med, veterinarian, or physician assistant) at approved, accredited medical schools, colleges, and universities. The scholarship is not automatically renewable; however, applicant may reapply for up to four years. Click here for more information.

Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
A one-time $2,500 award is given to three students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or is currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance into a nursing program or a transcript stating the applicant is in a nursing program must be included with the application.  Click here for more information.

District of Columbia Nursing Scholarship
A one-time $2,500 award given annually to two students in financial need who are residents in the District of Columbia who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in a Nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia.  A minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent GPA on the scale used by the institution is required. This scholarship is strictly administered by the University of the District of Columbia.  Click here for more information.

Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship
The Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship, in the amount of $2,500, is awarded to two students who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must be members, descendant of members or be eligible for membership in NSDAR. The DAR member number of the mother, grandmother or step-mother, who is a current dues paying member, must be on the Application. Click here for more information.

Mildred Nutting Nursing Scholarship
A one-time $2,000 scholarship for two students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or are currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. A letter of acceptance into the Nursing Program or the transcript stating that the applicant is in the Nursing Program must be enclosed with the application. Preference will be given to candidates from the Lowell, MA area. Click here for more information.

Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
The Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, is awarded to two students who are in financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy). Click here for more information.