The Christine and Clarence Day
Business Scholarship
(For Mississippi Residents Only)
The Christine and Clarence Day Scholarship, one of the largest scholarships available at The University of Mississippi, will be awarded to the most outstanding high school graduate interested in pursuing a major in Business Administration. The Day Business Scholar will receive $40,000 ($10,000 per year) over four years of study at Ole Miss. A committee in the School of Business Administration will annually select the single recipient from the incoming freshman class.
Sponsor
The Day Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Christine Rogers Day and Clarence Cearns Day. Mrs. Day was a native of Aberdeen, Mississippi, who was deeply involved in the community and had an intense interest in education. Mr. Day was a long-time resident of Aberdeen who was active in business and interested in both civic and educational endeavors. Both were committed to the value of higher education and the future of Mississippi.
Qualifications
Selection of the Day Business Scholar will be based on characteristics that indicate the ability to achieve an exceptional leadership and scholarship record in the School of Business Administration, as well as a subsequent successful career in the business sector.
The Day Business Scholar must also:
be a graduate of a high school within the state of Mississippi
have and maintain a commitment to earn a degree from the Ole Miss School of Business Administration and to pursue a career in business
have an outstanding academic record, as evidenced by classroom performance and ACT or SAT scores
have a strong record of leadership in community organizations and student government or other student associations that reflects personal motivation, entrepreneurial activities, creative thinking, and the ability to lead others
have a reputation for high moral values and personal integrity
remain in good standing at The University of Mississippi and maintain a 3.5 grade-point average in a major within the School of Business Administration
Application Procedure
To apply for the Day Business Scholarship, you must submit
a completed scholarship application
a University of Mississippi application for undergraduate admission
an official high school transcript
two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, and one from a character reference)
verification of your GPA, class rank, and the number of students in your class
Your high school counselor should have the application for the scholarship, or you may submit the application online at by clicking on the link below. You may also obtain the scholarship application from the Dean's Office, School of Business Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677; telephone (662) 915 - 5820.
The Gatlin Family Scholarship
(For North Mississippi and Memphis Area Residents Only)
The Gatlin Family Scholarship in the School of Business Administration will be awarded to a high school senior with an excellent academic record and a strong interest in pursuing a business career. A committee in the School of Business Administration will annually select two recipients from the incoming freshman class. These recipients will receive $3,000 per year for four years of study at Ole Miss.
The Gatlin Family Scholarship was established in 2002 by Eddie H. Gatlin of Memphis, Tennessee, and James R. Gatlin of Tupelo, Mississippi. The Gatlin Family has a long history of family members attending the School of Business Administration, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The commitment of the Gatlin Family to excellence in education in business is evident in their continued support of the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi.
Qualifications
To be considered for a Gatlin Family Scholarship, you must have a solid academic record in high school and an ACT or SAT score consistent with that record. You must be an entering freshman from North Mississippi or the Memphis area, have a definite interest in a career in business, and be interested in completing a college degree at The University of Mississippi with a major in an area of business administration. Other factors, such as evidence of leadership ability, extracurricular activities, and honors may also be considered. You must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 while attending Ole Miss.
Application Procedure
To apply for the Gatlin Family Scholarship, you must submit
a completed scholarship application
a University of Mississippi application for undergraduate admission
an official high school transcript
two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, one from a character reference)
verification of your GPA, class rank, and number in your class
Your high school counselor should have the application for the scholarship, or you may submit the application online by clicking on the link below. You may also obtain the scholarship application from the Dean's Office, School of Business Administration, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677; telephone (662) 915 - 5820.
