Five Great Reasons to Give

Marty Parks
"The 2 + 2 Program is a godsend for me. I wouldn't be here, truly, without the scholarship program. There are others just like me who are older, nontraditional students with family commitments that make obtaining a degree difficult. I know there are other mothers like me who would love to get an education."

Major: Secondary Education-English
Hometown: Southaven

James Edwards
"Convenience was a big factor in my decision to go back to school. Before the DeSoto Center, you had to drive to Oxford or to Memphis and pay out-of-state tuition. Now you can get a great education in your own backyard."

B.A., Liberal Arts, 2003
Hometown: Hernando

Allison Bishop
"Without the scholarships and grants provided by the 2 + 2 Program at the DeSoto Center, I might not have been able to earn a degree. The DeSoto Center provided a great opportunity for me to complete my bachelor's degree and still continue to work. The intimate class setting and location are ideal. I always feel right at home."

Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Olive Branch

David Jones
"After being married for 28 years, I wouldn't have been able to attend Northwest without a scholarship, and I surely wouldn't have been able to attend Ole Miss if it were not for the financial help."

Major: Secondary Education-Social Studies
Hometown: Nesbit

Quyen Lam Pehle
"I chose Northwest Mississippi Community College and The University of Mississippi because it is close to home and I would not have to travel far for a quality education at a good price. The instructors have been really helpful at Northwest. After coming to America at age 9, getting a degree through the 2 + 2 Program will feel extra special."

Major: Liberal Arts-Math
Hometown: Olive Branch