University of Mississippi

From across the world, University of Mississippi biology major Christian Boudreaux received a life-changing Zoom call from Chancellor Glenn Boyce last week. Despite Zanzibar's spotty internet service, the message was clear: Boudreaux had won a coveted Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, the nation's official living memorial to the 33rd U.S. president, announced the junior from Oxford as the university's 19th Truman Scholar on April 12. The foundation awards scholarships based on outstanding leadership potential and commitment to a career in public service.

Binta Fadiga, an international studies major from Cleveland, Mississippi, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

Lee Holmes, an international studies major from Tullahoma, Tennessee, is one of 10 University of Mississippi students who have been awarded David L. Boren scholarships from the National Security Education Program. Boren scholars study languages that are of crucial importance to the U.S. government and plan to work in positions vital to national security. Recipients will immerse themselves in the cultures of regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

George Taylor, a junior biomedical engineering major at the University of Mississippi, is the university's 25th student to receive a Goldwater Scholarship.

The British government has named University of Mississippi alumna Jilkiah Bryant as a winner of a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Marshall Scholar in the university's history. Bryant, a 2023 graduate with a degree in public health and health sciences, plans to spend the next two years studying community health at Sheffield University in England.

Ole Miss First scholars have been named 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.

The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society has selected a University of Mississippi student as the sole recipient of its annual scholarship. Elsie Buskes, a junior geology major from Oxford and member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, will receive $1,000 to help her pursue a career in near-surface geophysics, which involves analyzing the ground just below the surface.

Kaleb Henry, of Waynesboro, is on a mission. The Ole Miss First scholar and University of Mississippi junior is studying biochemistry and biology with a goal to one day provide health care for his hometown community. With plans to become a physician specializing in pediatrics or orthopedics, Henry's Ole Miss First scholarship is supporting his journey.

Keerthin Karthikeyan, a University of Mississippi freshman with a strong passion for leadership, plans to excel in the political arena as an international lawyer or a government diplomat - a career to be launched thanks to support from one of the most prestigious awards available to college students. Karthikeyan, of Oxford, is a member of the Stamps Scholar freshman cohort at UM this fall. The highly competitive Stamps Scholarship provides students' full cost of attendance, as well as a $12,000 enrichment fund for unique educational pursuits, including travel, research, internships and academic conferences.

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.

Eight University of Mississippi students are the inaugural recipients of the university's Ole Miss 8 Scholarship, an award commemorating the eight students expelled from campus after a peaceful protest in 1970.

Lawson Cheek, of Richardson, Texas, a general business major at the University of Mississippi, received the Trudy Thompson Scholarship, a $2,500 award within the Specialty Equipment Market Association, or SEMA, Memorial Scholarship Fund that provides tuition assistance to college students pursuing careers in the automotive aftermarket.

Bella Yant, of Oxford, has been awarded the Jennie Mosby Cochran Council Scholarship and Elizabeth Brevard Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Madison DeVaul, of Brandon, has been awarded the Catherine "Kitty" Bryan Dill Memorial Council Scholarship and Susan Barksdale Howorth Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Locklyn Wilchynski, of McComb, has been awarded the Prescott Alden Sherman Leadership Council Scholarship - one of the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Nate Underwood, of Pearl, has been awarded the Christine Hickonbottom Council Scholarship - one of the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Madison Spears, of Byhalia, has been awarded the Mildred H. Center Council Scholarship - one of the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Alexis Renee Heath, of Jackson, has been awarded the Lillian Graham Carson Memorial Council Scholarship and Paula Salter Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Alandria Gandy, of Greenwood, has been awarded the Madison Charitable Foundation Ole Miss Women's Council Leadership Endowment - one of the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Mack Fountain, of Oxford, has been awarded the Donna Ruth Else Roberts Council Scholarship and Oxford Business Women's Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Meritxell Ambrocio, of Ellisville, has been awarded the Asbury Foundation Council Scholarship and Vicki L. and Harry A. Sneed Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Bayleigh Francis, of Byhalia, has been awarded the Sarah Meisenheimer Council Scholarship and Marjorie Wallace Peddle Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Cameron Davis, of Meridian, has been awarded the Rachel McPherson Council Scholarship and Lindsay Kirkley Clemmons Council Scholarship - among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The $40,000 Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Suzan Thames, chair of the OMWC.

Evangeline Ryan, of Ocala, Florida, received the Doris Raymond Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. Ryan is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Sam Nemee, of Stockton, California, received the Doris Raymond Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward his education at the University of Mississippi. Nemee is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Delaney McNear, of Wheaton, Illinois, received the Doris Raymond Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. McNear is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Millie Kate McBride, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, received the Doris Raymond Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. McBride is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Sean Kloecker, of St. Charles, Missouri, received the Doris Raymond Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward his education at the University of Mississippi. Kloecker is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Jillian LaRosa, of Long Beach, received the McDonnell-Barksdale Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. LaRosa is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.

Norah Bruce, of Oxford, received the Bill and Melanie Roper Scholarship, which will provide $10,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. She is one of 18 incoming freshmen accepted into UM's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College who are the recipients of some of the most bountiful scholarships at the university.