University of Mississippi

Eleven new students have been selected to receive financial support and additional benefits through the Ole Miss First scholarship program at the University of Mississippi. Students are selected based on their high school record of academic excellence, leadership and commitment to service.

Ann Nutt, of Hartsville, South Carolina, received the Doris Raymond Scholarship at the University of Mississippi. Nutt is one of 18 freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Seventeen freshmen at the University of Mississippi have been recognized as Stamps scholars, a prestigious designation that offers them a scholarship covering full cost of attendance and leadership development opportunities. The Stamps Scholars Program awards scholarships based on academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character.

Nine freshmen have enrolled at the University of Mississippi as Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholars, each receiving a $40,000 scholarship plus extensive support opportunities.

Audrey Koltz, a biological science graduate from Madison, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Koltz received a Fulbright to teach in Spain.

Morgan McCann, a linguistics and interdisciplinary studies graduate from Huntsville, Alabama, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. McCann received a Fulbright to teach in Kazakhstan.

Jacqueline Hibbard, a modern languages master's program graduate from Corinth, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Binta Fadiga, a 2024 graduate in international studies from Aurora, Colorado, is one of seven University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Fadiga received a Fulbright to teach in South Korea.

Elsa Allmendinger, a finance and public policy leadership graduate from Collierville, Tennessee, is one of seven recent University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Allmendinger received a Fulbright to teach in Luxembourg.

Megan Hughes, an international studies and German graduate from Sumneytown, Pennsylvania, is one of seven recent University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Hughes received a Fulbright to teach in Germany.

Madalyn Dudley, a public policy leadership graduate from Bronston, Kentucky, is one of seven recent University of Mississippi graduates who have a chance to teach English around the world through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Dudley received a Fulbright to teach in Bulgaria.

Christopher Buchan, from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, an international studies and Chinese major at the University of Mississippi, is one of five UM students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program.

Yasmine Ware walked into Chancellor Glenn Boyce's office thinking she would speak with a prospective donor. Instead, she walked out as the University of Mississippi's 20th Harry S. Truman Scholar. Boyce surprised the junior interdisciplinary studies major with the news on April 10. Unbeknownst to Ware, her mother, father and younger brother, who traveled from their hometown of Madison, were waiting in Boyce's office.

Danielle Dey, from Waveland, is one of four University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Dey earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies from UM in May. She minored in intelligence and security studies and Korean. Boren Scholars commit to studying critical languages and preparing for careers in national security, public service or international affairs. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures of regions such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The Ole Miss Golf Course awarded its inaugural scholarship to Anne Caramanica, of Leesburg, Virginia. Caramanica is a law studies major at the University of Mississippi and a staff member in the pro shop at the golf course. "OMGC student employees are an invaluable part of our daily operations," said Tate Anderson, manager of the Ole Miss Golf Course. "This scholarship program is a unique opportunity for us to recognize their contributions to the course, as well as their personal and academic accomplishments. We congratulate this year's recipients and remain committed to supporting our student employees."

The British government has named University of Mississippi senior Christian Boudreaux as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making him the university's fourth Marshall scholar ever. Created by the British Parliament in 1953, the Marshall Scholarship funds two years of American students' study toward master's degrees of their choosing in the United Kingdom. Boudreaux, an Oxford native majoring in biology, plans to work toward master's degrees in evolutionary genetics and marine systems and policies at the University of Edinburgh.

Josh Hartz, of Summit, a general business major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Sally McDonnell Barksdale and the Gloria Cox Council scholarships, two of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Jimidria Harvey, of Greenwood, a biological science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Martha Dale Fritts Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Addison Smith, of Batesville, a biological science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Mary Jane and Edward R. Wilson Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Jimmil Taylor, of Moss Point, a public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Patricia Lott Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Kate Trosclair, of Biloxi, a journalism major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Margaret Barker and Phyllis Shane Council scholarships, among the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Elise Jackson, of Oxford, a computer science major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Lena Mitchell Marquette Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Colin Doyle, of McComb, an accountancy major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Lena Mitchell Marquette Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Kobe Jones, of Oxford, an allied health studies major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the John P. and Wanda Alice Henderson Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Avery Martin, of Batesville, a psychology major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Sandra Guest Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Kelly Robinson, of Mount Prospect, Illinois, a public policy leadership major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Nancy Harrleson Akin Council Scholarship and Nobel and Dorothy Harrleson Council Scholarship, among the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Parker Smith, of St. Charles, Missouri, a general business major at the University of Mississippi, has been awarded the Donna H. Glenn Council Scholarship, one of the largest and most innovative awards at the university.

Abigail Andrews, of Brandon, majoring in allied health studies, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Madeline Cannon, of Pearl, majoring in early childhood education, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.

Caroline Chaney, of Greenwood, majoring in general business, was named an Ole Miss First scholar at the University of Mississippi this fall. Students selected for the scholarship demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, leadership and commitment to service. Over the course of their four years at Ole Miss, the scholars meet with mentors and attend monthly dinners, so they receive the support, guidance and encouragement they need to take chances, explore opportunities and make a difference.