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The 2 + 2 Program provides choice, flexibility,
quality programs, and convenience. The only thing
missing for many DeSoto County residents - the recent
high school graduate, the working mom, the minimum-wage
earner looking for a meaningful career - is the financial
means to make it happen.
Today, Northwest Mississippi Community College and
The University of Mississippi are embarking on a new
program to complete the equation - the 2 + 2 Scholarship
Initiative. This joint scholarship program will
benefit DeSoto County's traditional and nontraditional
students seeking degrees through the 2 + 2 Program.
The goal is to raise $1 million to be shared in
two endowments: $250,000 to support the freshman and
sophomore years at Northwest Mississippi Community
College and $750,000 to complete the junior and senior
years through The University of Mississippi.
"During my long association with Northwest Mississippi
Community College, I have witnessed the establishment of
many innovative programs to serve the students of our
disctrict. Without a doubt, this 2 + 2 partnership program
with The University of Mississippi ranks among the best.
"I am extremely proud to promote in every possible way the 2
+ 2 Scholarship Initiative designed to raise funds for the
students enrolling in the program. The citizens of DeSoto
County and the surrounding area are being offered excellent
higher education opportunities through this creative
partnership. We at Northwest are proud to be a part of this
wonderful effort."
Dr. Gary Lee Spears
President, Northwest Mississippi Community College
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2+2=More
With your help, the $1 million 2 + 2 Scholarship Initiative will enable
the DeSoto Center of Northwest Mississippi Community College and The University
of Mississippi to better meet the demands of the 21st century. By committing
your resources today, you will improve the future of countless generations of
DeSoto County students whose potential, without your help, may go undiscovered.
Help us discover the possibilities for them, Northwest, Ole Miss, for you and
for the future. 2 + 2 and you... it all adds up.
For More Information
Sybil R. Canon, director
Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation
(662) 560-1103
e-mail: srcanon@northwestms.edu
Dr. Bonnie Buntin, director
The University of Mississippi-DeSoto Center
(662) 342-4765
e-mail: bbuntin@olemiss.edu
Richie Lawson, dean
Northwest Mississippi Community College-DeSoto Center
(662) 280-6122
e-mail: relawson@northwestms.edu
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The University of Mississippi and Northwest Mississippi Community
College comply with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal
opportunity in all their activities and programs and do not discriminate against
anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, or status as a veteran or
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