Our first scholarship of 2024 was awarded to Amber Holland of Grenada, Mississippi, in memory of Buddy Thompson. The Buddy Thompson Memorial Scholarship was awarded on February 6, 2024.  Amber's dream is to become a physical therapist, and she is enrolled at Holmes Community College.  Please join us in wishing Amber great success as she builds a better future for herself and for her community.   A check for $1,000 was sent to Holmes Community College for Amber's student account.

 

Pending scholarships include the following: 

 

• Three $1,000 scholarships will be provided to three students pursuing a career in healthcare. Three high schools in Fairfax County are the target group for these scholarships: Justice High School, Mount Vernon High School, and John Lewis High School.  ​

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• One $1,000 scholarship will be provided in Coahoma County, Mississippi, to a student who is enrolled in a college, technical school, or apprenticeship program.

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• Two $1,000 scholarships will be provided to youth in Grenada County, Mississippi, to a student enrolled in a college, technical school, or apprenticeship program.

 

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