A student's total financial aid cannot exceed expenses by more than $700. A student whose expenses are met with federal financial aid can only receive $700 in institutional money. ( This affects all scholarships awarded by the college, not just band scholarships. )

Academic Scholarships

Only one academic scholarship can be awarded to a student. Qualifications for scholarships are located in the course catalog.

Contact Leigh Anne Anderson, Secretary to the Vice-President of Academic Affairs at 601.276.3705 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

• ACT Scholarships
• Presidential
• Valedictorian

Institutional Scholarships

Scholarship applications for institutional scholarships should be submitted to the Dean of Students/Chairman of the Scholarship Committee by May 1 prior to fall enrollment. Applicants must also submit the full Financial Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( http://www.fafsa.ed.gov ). The listing of institutional scholarships is located in the course catalog. This process is subject to change without notice; please contact the Student Services/Financial Aid at 601.276.3707 for more information.

Performance Scholarships

Scholarships are given to a select student body whom is involved in athletics, cheerleading, reflection, chorus, and band. Please contact either a coach, or director of the activity you plan to join or participate in to determine how you may apply for scholarships.

ATHLETICS

• Baseball: Lee Kuyrkendall, 601.276.3714, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Cheerleading: Dawn Brufield, 601.276.3813, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Football: Charles Anthony, 601.276.3892, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Men's Soccer: David Strother, 601.276.4848 , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Women's Socker: Kim Bullock, 601.276.4841 , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Men's Basketball: Bill Wallace, 601.276.2020 , This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Women's Basketball: Mark Swindle, 601.276.2020, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Softball: Pasty Sandifer, 601.276.2099, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Tennis: Mark Swindle, 601.276.2020, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Track and Field: James Williams, 601.276.4843, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Golf does not offer scholarships; to play golf for SMCC, contact Jason Underwood at 601.276.3898 or David Thornton at 601.276.3833. 

REFLECTION & CHORUS

• Joe Elliot, 601.276.2003, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BAND

• Andrew Dale, 601.276.3749, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

STAGE BAND

• Shelton Whittington , 601.276.3749, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Non-Institutional ‘Outside' Scholarships and Programs

Southwest Mississippi Community College acknowledges and congratulates students whom receive outside scholarships (Americorps, WIA, Church established scholarships, Career -parents' job- scholarships, etc.). Outside scholarships must be reported to the financial aid office immediately. If a student receives an outside scholarship, payment should be directed to the Business Office, 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666 to be applied to the student's account.