Cecil Jones Memorial Scholarship!

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The Cecil Jones Memorial Higher Education in Healthcare Scholarship is provided by Dr. Michael L. Jones, Leake County, Mississippi native and 1995 graduate of South Leake High School, in memory of his father, Mr. Cecil Jones (September 3, 1953 – October 1, 2014), who never had the opportunity to achieve a high school diploma or college degree. He encouraged his children to work hard and achieve an education. Mr. Cecil Jones worked for many years in Leake County as a bus driver and mechanic for Friends of Children of Mississippi, Incorporated (Headstart), for which he is most known for. He also served at other places of employment in the county during his life. His son, Dr. Michael L. Jones, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Administrator, and Healthcare Educator, and Healthcare Researcher wishes to pay it forward in his father’s name to one (1) deserving female and one (1) deserving male graduate of Leake County High School (formally South Leake High School), who seeks to major in the field of healthcare.

Each scholarship recipient will receive the sum of $500. In addition to the monetary award, each recipient will be featured on Dr. Jones’ blog, “Dr. Mike Speaks” (www.drmikespeaks.net) and will have access to Dr. Jones for mentorship for the duration of the recipient’s educational journey in a healthcare major. 

2021 was the inaugural year of the scholarship. The scholarship application is usually made available between March and April of each year and will be due in early May. The recipients will be announced no later than Mid May of each year!  The 2022 application packet can be retrieved below!