University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Endowments
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CHAMPION EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$500,000 AND ABOVE
Kristen Bower Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to players who excel through dedication, hard work and sacrifice, with special preference given to walk-on players, who earn scholarships.
$200,000 AND ABOVE
John A. Dickey Football Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded annually to football players
Jeff and Diane Hammond Endowment (Established 2013)
Awarded to football players who best demonstrate the attributes of duty, honor, dignity and respect
William Katrishin Memorial Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to football players
SCHOLARSHIP EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$100,000 AND ABOVE
O. B. Bowen, III/Richton Bank and Trust Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a member of the football program who, “bleeds black and gold” with preference given to a member from Greene, Perry, Wayne, or Jones County, Mississippi
Jeff Bradley Golf Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
James Ray Carpenter Endowment
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Jack Carter Football Endowment (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a football player from Ocean Springs HS, Jackson County or Mississippi Gulf Coast
Doyle Family Golf Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the women’s golf team
Janet and Richard Johnston Football Endowment
Football scholarship for a center or linebacker
Pat F. Ferlise Endowment (Established 1993)
Awarded annually to a defensive lineman
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haddox Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a baseball player
Melvene Draheim Hardee Endowment (Established 1995)
Awarded annually to a football player
Mickey Hudson Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a men’s basketball player
Hurst and Campbell Family Limited Partnership Endowment (Established 2002)
Awarded annually to a football player with preference given to a college of Business Administration major
Buddy King Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded annually to a football player
Andy and Patricia McCarron Athletic Scholarship Endowment (Established 2017)
To provide scholarships for student-athletes
Bob and Judy Mixon Athletic Scholarship (Established 2011)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Elizabeth Newell Payne Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a Lady Eagle student-athlete
Miriam Q. Simmons Endowment (Established 2020)
Baseball, South/Central MS with Marion County preference
Herschel and Elizabeth Shattles Endowment (Established 1982)
Awarded annually to a Golden Eagle quarterback
The 1958 Championship Team Endowment (Established 1998)
Awarded annually to a football player
SUPER EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$50,000 TO $99,999
Fritz and Steve Clark Family Football Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded by the football coach with the preference to a kicker
Kent Collins Endowment (Established 1976)
Awarded annually to a football player as a memorial to the late son of former head coach Bobby Collins and Mrs. Lynn Collins
Brett and Deanna Favre Endowment (Established 1998)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team
Rosalie Ferlise Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a football player
Rosemary Massey Gonzalez “I Believe” Scholarship Fund (Established 2017)
To provide scholarships for student-athletes
H & R Salmon Endowment
To provide baseball scholarships
Vickie and Mack Grubbs Basketball Endowment (Established 2015)
Awarded to a men’s basketball player
Mr. and Mrs. Smokie Harrington Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a tennis player
Richard C. Giannini Athletic Endowment (Established 2012)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete in Sports Administration
Jolly MCCarty Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete from Jackson County or the Gulf Coast
Stephen L. Hatten Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a baseball player with outstanding GPA, sportsmanship, love of his fellow man and Southern Miss
Stan Massengale Memorial Baseball Scholarship (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a baseball player with preference to a local baseball player based upon passion, courage, leadership and teamwork
J.G. Molleston Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Dr. James and Ida Marie Price Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a student trainer
Paul Sala Endowment (Established 1995)
Awarded annually to a football player
Miriam Q. Simmons Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a baseball player from Central or South Central Mississippi with preference given to Marion County
Mike and Betty Stetelman Endowment (Established 1982)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Randy W. Stewart Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Neal Stokes Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a member of the men’s/women’s golf team
Tennis Jamboree Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a tennis player
GOLDEN EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$10,000 TO $49,999
The 1906 Company Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
1962 National Championship Football Team Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a football player
Spencer and BJ Adams Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Jimmy and Donna Addison Endowment (Established 2016)
Awarded to a baseball player with preference going to a College of Business Major
Doug and Pam Rouse Football Scholarship Endowment (Established 2020)
To provide a scholarship to a football student-athlete
Athletic Trainer Scholarship Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in Athletic Training who has demonstrated leadership in academics and clinical experiences
Jim Bean Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete with preference given to a enrollee in the College of Science and Technology and majoring in Engineering Technology
Marshall Bell Track Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a male or female track athlete
Bonnie Drews’ Women’s Golf
David and Denise Bounds Athlete Manager Trainer Scholarship Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to at least one male athlete, one female athlete and one athlete manager trainer based on academic merit and financial need
Bill and Amanda Broadhead Endowment For a Christian Athlete (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team, with a preference given to a Christian athlete
Michael and Melissa Callahan Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a football player with preference given to an offensive lineman
James W. and Mary C. Carraway Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete with preference given to an individual enrolled in the College of Business
Jim Carmody Football Endowment (Established 2009)
Preference to defensive players
Lynn Cartlidge Endowment (Established 1998)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Central Mississippi Eagle Club Endowment (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete from Central Mississippi
Ray H. Clegg Endowment (Established 1982)
Awarded annually to a men’s tennis player
Ace and Carrie Cleveland Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a media relations graduate assistant
Alan and Sherry Coats Athletic Scholarship Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete
Bobby Collins Endowment (Established 1996)
Awarded annually to a football player
Reggie Collier Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a football player with a preference to D’lberville, then Biloxi, then Gulf Coast
Crutcher Family Scholarship Endowment (Established 2002)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Charles and Helen Cullefer Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a baseball player
Roland and Teenie Dale Scholarship Endowment (Established 2009)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
C. L. “Dipsey” Dews Jr. Endowment (Established 1983)
Awarded annually to a Golden Eagle running back
Hanford Dixon Football Scholarship (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team with preference to a defensive back
Col. Tyler and Dr. Gerry Cadenhead Fletcher Football Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team
Col. Tyler H. Fletcher Baseball Scholarship Administration of Justice (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a member of the baseball team
Scott E. Gettys Memorial Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team with preference to a Business Administration major
Lenny/Joy/Joy Lynn Glidewell Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Ray Guy Football Kicker Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a football player, with preference given to a kicker
Sam H. Hall Golf Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the men’s golf team
E. L. “Doc” Harrington Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to an athletic trainer
Bill Hatten Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a men’s basketball player
Dr. Jay and Ryan Henderson Athletic Endowment
To provide scholarships for either the golf teams or the women’s soccer team
Allen Holder Family Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
George Hoppe Baseball Scholarship Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete on the baseball team
Glen Hnatiuk Golf Endowment (Established 2002)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Ingram Family Baseball Endowment (Established 2009)
Larry Jackson Basketball Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a basketball player
Jackson County Alumni Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team
Jerry W. James Family Nationwide Insurance Baseball Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a member of the baseball team, with preference to a player from Forrest, Lamar, Covington, Perry, Marion, Walthall, Pike, Pearl River or Simpson counties
Eddie Kauchick Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a football player
Abigail Lear Soccer Scholarship Endowment (Established 2003)
To support the soccer program at the Southern Miss Ladies Complex
Walter S. Love III Golf Scholarship Endowment (Established 2015)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
M-Club Alumni Association Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Kirby Manning & Mickey Gallagher Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Ed Massey Memorial Football Endowment (Established 2011)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Ken and Ruth Moseley Endowment (Established 2012)
Nick and Haleigh Mullens Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete
Jack and Marsha Peters Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Blake Nettles Memorial Soccer Endowment (Established 2016)
To provide a women’s soccer scholarship to a member who has demonstrated community service, preference to a College of Business major
Pine Belt Pacers Scholarship Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a member of the cross country or track team
Rick Reeves Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a women’s basketball player
Dr. Phillip Rogers Football Scholarship Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a football player
Lynn Shattles Endowment (Established 1986)
Awarded annually to a football player
Bill and Cathy Smith Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a football player
Betty Reeves Sones Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a women’s basketball player, with preference given to a Science & Technology major
William G. and Susan Neel Sansing/George and Pauline F., Neel F. Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
John Stubbs Endowment (Established 1981)
Awarded annually to a football player
Dr. J. Reginald and Sara Switzer Endowment (Established 1995)
Awarded annually to a football player
Becky Sullivan and David Friedersdorff Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a softball player with a 3.0 minimum GPA
C.J. “Pete” Taylor Memorial Baseball Scholarship (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a baseball player
Adalius Thomas Football Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a football player
Christy Sones Thornton Golf Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a women’s golf player
Nathan Tudor & Family Football Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a football player
M.K. Turk Athletic Scholarship Endowment (Established 2013)
Awarded to a men’s basketball player
P.W. Underwood Football Endowment (Established 2011)
Awarded annually to provide athletic scholarship for football with preference going to a walk-on player, who has been with the team for at least one year. The player will be chosen by the football coaches based upon grit, determination, sportsmanship and love for the game and the team
Roberta H. Valentine Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a baseball player with preference to a resident of Forrest County, a Methodist and a Business Administration major
Jerry Weeks Men’s Golf Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a men’s golf student-athlete
Wally C. Wesley Memorial Endowment (Established 2016)
To award a scholarship annually to either a men’s basketball or football student-athlete who is in good academic standing
Bennett Willoughby Endowment (Established 1984)
Awarded annually to a football player
Sammy Winder Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded annually to a football player
Juanita Woods Women’s Basketball Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a women’s basketball player
EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
UP TO $10,000
Sonny and Anne Baskin Student-Athlete Scholarship (Established 2017)
To aid financially needy student-athletes in getting a college education
Reed Allison Business Scholarship (Established 2016)
Baseball Leadership Endowment (Established 2018)
To award a leadership plaque to the baseball player who exemplifies leadership qualities both on and off the field
Cellular One Team of the Century Endowment (Established 2012)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team who is a leader on and off the field and in the classroom who exemplifies the members of the “Team Of The Century”
Thamas Coleman Endowment (Established 2000)
Football
Brooks Bradley Martin Memorial Endowment (Established 2020)
To provide a scholarship for a female studentathlete on the baseball team who is originally from Hattiesburg or the surrounding area
Mark Ginn Golf Endowment (Established 2008)
Dwight, Robert and Ann MCDonough Endowment (Established 2016)
To provide a scholarship for a student-athlete from the Mobile, Alabama, area with preference going to football and then baseball
Diamond in the Rough Endowment (Established 2020)
To provide a scholarship to a female student-athlete
Brett McKenzie Family Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Joe P. Park Golf Endowment (Established 1996)
Steve Strickland Endowment (Established 2001)
Mitchell and Sheila Williams Track and Field Endowment
To provide a scholarship to a member of the men’s or women’s track and field program who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and is an active participant in FCA.
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CHAMPION EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$500,000 AND ABOVE
Kristen Bower Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to players who excel through dedication, hard work and sacrifice, with special preference given to walk-on players, who earn scholarships.
$200,000 AND ABOVE
John A. Dickey Football Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded annually to football players
Jeff and Diane Hammond Endowment (Established 2013)
Awarded to football players who best demonstrate the attributes of duty, honor, dignity and respect
William Katrishin Memorial Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to football players
SCHOLARSHIP EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$100,000 AND ABOVE
O. B. Bowen, III/Richton Bank and Trust Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a member of the football program who, “bleeds black and gold” with preference given to a member from Greene, Perry, Wayne, or Jones County, Mississippi
Jeff Bradley Golf Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
James Ray Carpenter Endowment
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Jack Carter Football Endowment (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a football player from Ocean Springs HS, Jackson County or Mississippi Gulf Coast
Doyle Family Golf Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the women’s golf team
Janet and Richard Johnston Football Endowment
Football scholarship for a center or linebacker
Pat F. Ferlise Endowment (Established 1993)
Awarded annually to a defensive lineman
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Haddox Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a baseball player
Melvene Draheim Hardee Endowment (Established 1995)
Awarded annually to a football player
Mickey Hudson Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a men’s basketball player
Hurst and Campbell Family Limited Partnership Endowment (Established 2002)
Awarded annually to a football player with preference given to a college of Business Administration major
Buddy King Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded annually to a football player
Andy and Patricia McCarron Athletic Scholarship Endowment (Established 2017)
To provide scholarships for student-athletes
Bob and Judy Mixon Athletic Scholarship (Established 2011)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Elizabeth Newell Payne Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a Lady Eagle student-athlete
Miriam Q. Simmons Endowment (Established 2020)
Baseball, South/Central MS with Marion County preference
Herschel and Elizabeth Shattles Endowment (Established 1982)
Awarded annually to a Golden Eagle quarterback
The 1958 Championship Team Endowment (Established 1998)
Awarded annually to a football player
SUPER EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$50,000 TO $99,999
Fritz and Steve Clark Family Football Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded by the football coach with the preference to a kicker
Kent Collins Endowment (Established 1976)
Awarded annually to a football player as a memorial to the late son of former head coach Bobby Collins and Mrs. Lynn Collins
Brett and Deanna Favre Endowment (Established 1998)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team
Rosalie Ferlise Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a football player
Rosemary Massey Gonzalez “I Believe” Scholarship Fund (Established 2017)
To provide scholarships for student-athletes
H & R Salmon Endowment
To provide baseball scholarships
Vickie and Mack Grubbs Basketball Endowment (Established 2015)
Awarded to a men’s basketball player
Mr. and Mrs. Smokie Harrington Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a tennis player
Richard C. Giannini Athletic Endowment (Established 2012)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete in Sports Administration
Jolly MCCarty Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete from Jackson County or the Gulf Coast
Stephen L. Hatten Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a baseball player with outstanding GPA, sportsmanship, love of his fellow man and Southern Miss
Stan Massengale Memorial Baseball Scholarship (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a baseball player with preference to a local baseball player based upon passion, courage, leadership and teamwork
J.G. Molleston Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Dr. James and Ida Marie Price Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a student trainer
Paul Sala Endowment (Established 1995)
Awarded annually to a football player
Miriam Q. Simmons Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a baseball player from Central or South Central Mississippi with preference given to Marion County
Mike and Betty Stetelman Endowment (Established 1982)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Randy W. Stewart Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Neal Stokes Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a member of the men’s/women’s golf team
Tennis Jamboree Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a tennis player
GOLDEN EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
$10,000 TO $49,999
The 1906 Company Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
1962 National Championship Football Team Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a football player
Spencer and BJ Adams Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Jimmy and Donna Addison Endowment (Established 2016)
Awarded to a baseball player with preference going to a College of Business Major
Doug and Pam Rouse Football Scholarship Endowment (Established 2020)
To provide a scholarship to a football student-athlete
Athletic Trainer Scholarship Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in Athletic Training who has demonstrated leadership in academics and clinical experiences
Jim Bean Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete with preference given to a enrollee in the College of Science and Technology and majoring in Engineering Technology
Marshall Bell Track Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a male or female track athlete
Bonnie Drews’ Women’s Golf
David and Denise Bounds Athlete Manager Trainer Scholarship Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to at least one male athlete, one female athlete and one athlete manager trainer based on academic merit and financial need
Bill and Amanda Broadhead Endowment For a Christian Athlete (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team, with a preference given to a Christian athlete
Michael and Melissa Callahan Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a football player with preference given to an offensive lineman
James W. and Mary C. Carraway Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete with preference given to an individual enrolled in the College of Business
Jim Carmody Football Endowment (Established 2009)
Preference to defensive players
Lynn Cartlidge Endowment (Established 1998)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Central Mississippi Eagle Club Endowment (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete from Central Mississippi
Ray H. Clegg Endowment (Established 1982)
Awarded annually to a men’s tennis player
Ace and Carrie Cleveland Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to a media relations graduate assistant
Alan and Sherry Coats Athletic Scholarship Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete
Bobby Collins Endowment (Established 1996)
Awarded annually to a football player
Reggie Collier Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a football player with a preference to D’lberville, then Biloxi, then Gulf Coast
Crutcher Family Scholarship Endowment (Established 2002)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Charles and Helen Cullefer Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a baseball player
Roland and Teenie Dale Scholarship Endowment (Established 2009)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
C. L. “Dipsey” Dews Jr. Endowment (Established 1983)
Awarded annually to a Golden Eagle running back
Hanford Dixon Football Scholarship (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team with preference to a defensive back
Col. Tyler and Dr. Gerry Cadenhead Fletcher Football Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team
Col. Tyler H. Fletcher Baseball Scholarship Administration of Justice (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a member of the baseball team
Scott E. Gettys Memorial Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team with preference to a Business Administration major
Lenny/Joy/Joy Lynn Glidewell Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Ray Guy Football Kicker Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a football player, with preference given to a kicker
Sam H. Hall Golf Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the men’s golf team
E. L. “Doc” Harrington Endowment (Established 1994)
Awarded annually to an athletic trainer
Bill Hatten Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a men’s basketball player
Dr. Jay and Ryan Henderson Athletic Endowment
To provide scholarships for either the golf teams or the women’s soccer team
Allen Holder Family Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
George Hoppe Baseball Scholarship Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete on the baseball team
Glen Hnatiuk Golf Endowment (Established 2002)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Ingram Family Baseball Endowment (Established 2009)
Larry Jackson Basketball Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a basketball player
Jackson County Alumni Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team
Jerry W. James Family Nationwide Insurance Baseball Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a member of the baseball team, with preference to a player from Forrest, Lamar, Covington, Perry, Marion, Walthall, Pike, Pearl River or Simpson counties
Eddie Kauchick Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a football player
Abigail Lear Soccer Scholarship Endowment (Established 2003)
To support the soccer program at the Southern Miss Ladies Complex
Walter S. Love III Golf Scholarship Endowment (Established 2015)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
M-Club Alumni Association Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Kirby Manning & Mickey Gallagher Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
Ed Massey Memorial Football Endowment (Established 2011)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Ken and Ruth Moseley Endowment (Established 2012)
Nick and Haleigh Mullens Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete
Jack and Marsha Peters Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Blake Nettles Memorial Soccer Endowment (Established 2016)
To provide a women’s soccer scholarship to a member who has demonstrated community service, preference to a College of Business major
Pine Belt Pacers Scholarship Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a member of the cross country or track team
Rick Reeves Endowment (Established 1999)
Awarded annually to a women’s basketball player
Dr. Phillip Rogers Football Scholarship Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a football player
Lynn Shattles Endowment (Established 1986)
Awarded annually to a football player
Bill and Cathy Smith Endowment (Established 1997)
Awarded annually to a football player
Betty Reeves Sones Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a women’s basketball player, with preference given to a Science & Technology major
William G. and Susan Neel Sansing/George and Pauline F., Neel F. Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a member of the golf team
John Stubbs Endowment (Established 1981)
Awarded annually to a football player
Dr. J. Reginald and Sara Switzer Endowment (Established 1995)
Awarded annually to a football player
Becky Sullivan and David Friedersdorff Endowment (Established 2008)
Awarded annually to a softball player with a 3.0 minimum GPA
C.J. “Pete” Taylor Memorial Baseball Scholarship (Established 2010)
Awarded annually to a baseball player
Adalius Thomas Football Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a football player
Christy Sones Thornton Golf Endowment (Established 2006)
Awarded annually to a women’s golf player
Nathan Tudor & Family Football Endowment (Established 2005)
Awarded annually to a football player
M.K. Turk Athletic Scholarship Endowment (Established 2013)
Awarded to a men’s basketball player
P.W. Underwood Football Endowment (Established 2011)
Awarded annually to provide athletic scholarship for football with preference going to a walk-on player, who has been with the team for at least one year. The player will be chosen by the football coaches based upon grit, determination, sportsmanship and love for the game and the team
Roberta H. Valentine Endowment (Established 2001)
Awarded annually to a baseball player with preference to a resident of Forrest County, a Methodist and a Business Administration major
Jerry Weeks Men’s Golf Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a men’s golf student-athlete
Wally C. Wesley Memorial Endowment (Established 2016)
To award a scholarship annually to either a men’s basketball or football student-athlete who is in good academic standing
Bennett Willoughby Endowment (Established 1984)
Awarded annually to a football player
Sammy Winder Endowment (Established 2003)
Awarded annually to a football player
Juanita Woods Women’s Basketball Endowment (Established 2000)
Awarded annually to a women’s basketball player
EAGLE ENDOWMENTS
UP TO $10,000
Sonny and Anne Baskin Student-Athlete Scholarship (Established 2017)
To aid financially needy student-athletes in getting a college education
Reed Allison Business Scholarship (Established 2016)
Baseball Leadership Endowment (Established 2018)
To award a leadership plaque to the baseball player who exemplifies leadership qualities both on and off the field
Cellular One Team of the Century Endowment (Established 2012)
Awarded annually to a member of the football team who is a leader on and off the field and in the classroom who exemplifies the members of the “Team Of The Century”
Thamas Coleman Endowment (Established 2000)
Football
Brooks Bradley Martin Memorial Endowment (Established 2020)
To provide a scholarship for a female studentathlete on the baseball team who is originally from Hattiesburg or the surrounding area
Mark Ginn Golf Endowment (Established 2008)
Dwight, Robert and Ann MCDonough Endowment (Established 2016)
To provide a scholarship for a student-athlete from the Mobile, Alabama, area with preference going to football and then baseball
Diamond in the Rough Endowment (Established 2020)
To provide a scholarship to a female student-athlete
Brett McKenzie Family Endowment (Established 2018)
Awarded annually to a student-athlete
Joe P. Park Golf Endowment (Established 1996)
Steve Strickland Endowment (Established 2001)
Mitchell and Sheila Williams Track and Field Endowment
To provide a scholarship to a member of the men’s or women’s track and field program who has a 3.0 GPA or higher and is an active participant in FCA.