Diocesan Scholars
Twenty-five Scholarships Awarded to Outstanding Students
By Peggy C. Jones, Assistant to the Bishop
The Diocesan Scholarship Committee is happy to announce that 25 outstanding young students have been chosen to receive scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Selections for a variety of scholarships are made each year by the Scholarship Committee composed of representatives of the Executive Committee and Trustees and representatives of the dean and wardens of St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
THE ADAMS EPISCOPAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduate students who are active members of a congregation of The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Mississippi and attend the engineering college or business college of Mississippi State University. This year, the Adams Scholarship is awarded to two recipients: Mr. Harlan Easterling, a member of Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, West Point, studying at Mississippi State University to be a Financial Planner. Mr. Thomas Michael Reich, a member of St. John’s, Episcopal, Laurel, pursuing a career in Sports Management, Sales and Marketing studying at Mississippi State University.
THE CAPERS SCHOLARSHIPS
The Charlotte Capers Scholarships are presented to those who are pursuing a liberal arts degree. This year we have seven Capers scholars: Mr. Samuel Shepherd Andrews, a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal, Jackson, pursuing a career as a teacher and outdoor guide at The University of the South, Sewanee; Mr. Henry Cooper, a member of St. Alban’s Episcopal, Bovina, who is undecided at this time on where he plans to pursue a career in public policy; Miss Lucy Dick, a member of St. James’ Episcopal, Greenville, persuing a Liberal Arts degree at Mississippi State University, Hendrix College, Sewanee, or University of Southern Mississippi hopes to become a Licensed Professional Counselor; Mr. Grant McCarty Duncan, a member of Trinity Episcopal, Hattiesburg, plans to study Chemical Engineering at University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi, or Tulane University; Mr. Ryan Cannon Fields, a member of New Jerusalem Church, Jackson, pursuing a career in the arts at Jackson State University to become as a vocal performer and work in the music/marketing industry; Miss Olivia Kidd, a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal, Oxford, pursuing a career in editing/publishing or teaching in secondary education at University of Mississippi; and Miss Audrey Ward, a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Jackson, pursuing a career in Law at Wofford College.
THE MISTICOS SCHOLARSHIPS
Misticos Scholarships are awarded annually to girls and boys of either the Greek Orthodox or Episcopal faiths. The late Alexander Misticos established these scholarships as memorials to members of his family. This year’s recipients are Mr. William Brooke Andrews, a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal, Jackson, planning to study Business at Mississippi College; Miss Emma Kidd, a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal, Gulfport, planning to be a Financial Advisor, studying Business with an Economics concentration at University of South Alabama or Mississippi State University; Miss Liana Krontiris, a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Upper Darby, PA, planning to study Architectural Engineering at Drexel University; Mr. Whit Turpin, a member of St. Philip’s Episcopal, Jackson, planning to study Environmental Conservation at Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi or University of Southern Mississippi; and Miss Margaret Wade, a member of St. James’ Episcopal, Greenville, planning to study Optometry at University of Mississippi.
THE OKOLONA SCHOLARSHIPS
The trustees of the Okolona College Endowment established annual scholarships to be awarded specifically to African American college students. Preference is given to Episcopalians, but members of all churches may apply. This year’s recipients of Okolona Scholarships are Mr. Ryan Cannon Fields, a member of New Jerusalem Church, Jackson, pursuing a career in the arts at Jackson State University to become as a vocal performer and work in the music/marketing industry; Miss JaNay Johnson, a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, planning to be a USDA Farm Loan Officer studying at Alcorn State University; Mr. Alexander D. Mason, a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal, Jackson, majoring in Business/Marketing at Jackson State University; Mr. Eugene Solomon Powell, a member of Venture Church, Hattiesburg, planning a major in Computer Science with a minor in Coaching at Blue Mountain Christian University, Mississippi State University, or University of Southern Mississippi.
THE WARREN SCHOLARSHIPS
The late Robert Warren of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral established the Warren Trust Scholarships. This year, the Warren Scholarships are awarded to: Miss Margaret Grace Bullock, a member of All Saints’ Episcopal, Tupelo, planning to study Cardiothoracic Surgery at Centre College, Mississippi State University, or University of Alabama; Mr. Jack Wesley Carter, a member of St. Columb’s Episcopal, Ridgeland, planning to study Public Relations at Mississippi State University; Miss Daniela Marie Corrigan, a member of Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, Starkville, planning to enter the FBI or the ministry with studies at Kenyon College, Denison University, or Vanderbilt University; Miss Nora Ruth Scott, a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal, Columbus, planning to attend nursing school and then medical school at University of South Alabama.
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The Willie Mae Tucker Raspberry Scholarship |
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The William Raspberry Scholarships
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The James L. Raspberry Scholarship
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Scholarship applications are due every year on March 1 and that deadline is strictly enforced.
The application form and additional information, including criteria, may be found at msepiscopalian.com/scholarships.