Scholarships

The Vicksburg Community Schools Foundation Scholarship Program was created in 1999 with awards ranging from $500 - $3,000 for Vicksburg High School graduates who wish to pursue further education for their life's goals. These one-year scholarships may be used either for vocational, 2-year or 4-year programs.

Gordon and Dorothy Daniels  Memorial Scholarship ($3,000 - one available) 
Applicants should present a strong resume of volunteerism and service to community along with academic achievement. 

Ana Resseguie-Barnes Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 - one available) 
For a student who maintains a 3.5 or better GPA and has demonstrated a strong level of school involvement, good character, and citizenship. 

Letha Munn Memorial Scholarship ($500 - one available) 
For a student with solid academic achievement and plans for a career in elementary teaching. 

Louise Reed Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 - one available) 
For a student with a solid academic record, a strong record of community service, and career plans in healthcare.  

Patrick and Lynn Vallier Memorial Scholarship ($500 - one available) 
For a student with a strong record of school and community involvement and service. 

Stanley Weinberg Farms Memorial Scholarship ($1,250 - one available) 
For a student who has a high level of involvement and achievement in agri-science or veterinary science and who plans to pursue a higher education degree in one of these fields. 

Lloyd (Todd) Cantwell Memorial Scholarship($500 - one available) 
For an honor student pursuing a BA/BS degree in the medical field (including research, practice, clinical, etc.). 

John W. Fritz Memorial Scholarship ($500 - one available) 
For a student with post-secondary education plans and career goals in agri-science, natural resources, animal science, or related fields. 

Jeremy Smith Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 - two available) 
For a student who demonstrates outstanding character, perseverance, and commitment through involvement in high school activities such as athletics, band, and in their class work, while striving to maintain approximately a B average. 

Vicksburg Foundation Scholarship ($2,500 - six available) 
For students who have good academic credentials along with other accomplishments that distinguish their high school career. 

Vicksburg Community Schools Foundation Scholarship ($1,000 - two available) 
For students who have good academic credentials along with other accomplishments that distinguish their high school career. 

The Appell Family Scholarship ($2,500 - one available) 
For a student with a strong background in science and math, strong level of community and school involvement (including extracurricular activities). 

David T. Reisterer Memorial Scholarship ($2,750 - two available) 
For a male baseball and a female softball player who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA and is interested in pursuing a career in math or history. 

Oswalt Family Farms Scholarship ($1,000 - one available) 
For a student pursuing training in the construction/building or automotive trades, demonstrating aptitude a commitment through his or her high school coursework, training, and possible job experiences. 

Oswalt Family Music Scholarship ($1,000 - one available) 
For a student who demonstrated excellence in musicianship and commitment to the vocal and instrumental music(s) programs at VHS. This person is pursuing a four-year degree in music education, performance, or composition.

Lewis W. Maher Memorial Scholarship ($1,500 - one available, and up to two) 
Must be a student planning a career in the skilled trades. Strong consideration will be given to a student who has overcome obstacles to succeed in school. 

Peter Tindall Memorial Scholarship ($1,000 - two available) 
Scholarship is awarded to a student planning to pursue academic certification or a degree beyond high school in the skilled trades, vocational or technical programs. Strong consideration will be given to a student who has overcome challenges to succeed in school. 

Harris Walters Memorial Scholarship ($500 - one available) 
For a graduating senior who reflects the strong work ethic and values of the late Harris Walters.  The recipient of this scholarship must have work experience during high school, and plans to attend a two to four year college or trade school.  

Mason Heikes Memorial Scholarship ($500 - one available) 
For a student who maintains a 2.5 GPA or higher, interest in agri-science, vet science, biology, farming or agriculture related interest, such as diesel mechanic, machine tool and etc.  Student should demonstrate a strong work ethic, employment and volunteer experience during high school, as well as extracurricular activities.  

Brennan S. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship ($2,000 - one available) 
For a student who has persevered through personal crisis, and maintained focus on attendance and achieved at least a 3.0 GPA.  Must be planning to pursue a two or four year degree. 

Phyllis Goldsmith DeRight Memorial Scholarship ($1,500 - one available)

For a female Vicksburg High School graduate who will be attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university and achieved at least 3.75 GPA.