University of Mississippi

Harsika Dillibabu, of Madison, received the McDonnell-Barksdale Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. Dillibabu 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.

Ellie Dowdy, of Dexter, Missouri, received the Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. Dowdy 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.

Shayne Carson, of Biloxi, received the Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship, which will provide $6,250 annually toward his education at the University of Mississippi. Carson 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.

Edward Wilson Jr., of Jackson, received the Annexstad Family Foundation Scholarship, which will provide $6,250 annually toward his education at the University of Mississippi. Wilson 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.

Abby Toups, of New Orleans, received the Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. Toups 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.

Sydney Stepp, of Loretto, Tennessee, received the Harold Parker Memorial Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. Stepp 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.

Kyla Rudd, of Batesville, received the McDonnell-Barksdale Scholarship, which will provide $8,000 annually toward her education at the University of Mississippi. Rudd 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.

The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Samantha Fabian, of Omaha, Nebraska, is one of those students. Boren scholars and fellows study critical languages and plan to work in positions crucial to U.S. national security. Recipients come from diverse fields of study and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Susan Soh, of Houston, Texas, is one of those students. Boren scholars and fellows study critical languages and plan to work in positions crucial to U.S. national security. Recipients come from diverse fields of study and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The National Security Education Program has offered five University of Mississippi students coveted David L. Boren Scholarships. Sarah Hall, of Madison, is one of those students. Boren scholars and fellows study critical languages and plan to work in positions crucial to U.S. national security. Recipients come from diverse fields of study and immerse themselves in the cultures of world regions underrepresented in study abroad, such as Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East.

An ordinary day turned extraordinary for Madeleine Dotson, as she was congratulated by University of Mississippi Chancellor Glenn Boyce for becoming the institution's 18th Truman Scholar. Winners were formally announced April 12 by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Boyce surprised Dotson, a junior Arabic, economics and political science major, with the news in his office on April 10, surrounded by several university leaders. The Truman Foundation, the nation's official living memorial to the 33rd U.S. president, awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service.

Alyssa Stoner, of Gulfport, is among three University of Mississippi students to receive the coveted Goldwater Scholarship this year. The Goldwater is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States. It identifies and supports exceptional sophomores and juniors who show promise of becoming the nation's next generation of research leaders in these fields.

Noah Garrett, of Madison, is among three University of Mississippi students to receive the coveted Goldwater Scholarship this year. The Goldwater is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States. It identifies and supports exceptional sophomores and juniors who show promise of becoming the nation's next generation of research leaders in these fields.

Christian Boudreaux, of Oxford, is among three University of Mississippi students to win a coveted Goldwater Scholarship this year. The Goldwater is one of the oldest and most prestigious national scholarships in the natural sciences, engineering and mathematics in the United States. It identifies and supports exceptional sophomores and juniors who show promise of becoming the nation's next generation of research leaders in these fields.

Two students in the Croft Institute for International Studies at the University of Mississippi received the Rose Bui Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence. Top rising sophomores receive the Rose Bui scholarship, which is worth $8,000 per year for four years. Recipients must maintain a 3.4 GPA and remain in the international studies major during their time at the university.

Nine freshmen in the Croft Institute for International Studies received awards from one of the largest and most prestigious scholarship programs at the University of Mississippi. The Croft Scholars, the institute's most competitive freshmen, are awarded $8,000 per year for four years. Recipients must maintain a 3.4 GPA and remain in the international studies major during their time at the university.

University of Mississippi rising freshmen have been awarded Ole Miss Women's Council for Philanthropy scholarships, among the largest and most innovative awards on the University of Mississippi campus. The scholarships have a far greater impact on students' lives than just providing them with financial assistance, said Liz Randall, chair of the OMWC. "We give our scholarship recipients access to caring guidance from mentors, significant training in leadership skills, exceptional life and career development, and meaningful personal development through travel and cultural opportunities," Randall said. "OMWC's goal is to prepare our scholars for extraordinary lives and careers, while encouraging them to develop a lifelong commitment to creating a caring, more ethical world."

Three University of Mississippi juniors who have worked to improve access to education and to raise awareness about mental health issues have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. National finalists for the honor were announced Feb. 18. Jilkiah Bryant, a junior public health and health sciences major from Macon; Andy Flores, a junior public policy leadership and philosophy major from Ocean Springs; and Alex Bush, a junior psychology major from Denver, are among them. All three are members of the university's Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.

A new cohort of 13 Stamps Scholars has enrolled at the University of Mississippi. The Stamps Scholars Program awards scholarships based on academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character. The new class brings the number of Stamps Scholars at Ole Miss to 58, making the university the second-largest in the program.

With the addition of 12 freshmen, the Stamps Scholars Program at the University of Mississippi is maintaining its growth. Stamps Scholars are chosen based on academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character. The new class brings the total number of Stamps Scholars at UM to 51, making Ole Miss the second-largest across the U.S. and the United Kingdom in the Stamps Scholars Program. UM is the only Mississippi university and among only six Southeastern Conference schools that awards Stamps Scholarships to selected students.