Applicant must be a resident of Simpson County, MS who is ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class. Financial need must be demonstrated.

Applicant must be a resident of Mississippi who is a career or technical student enrolled full time at the college. Applicant must be free of disciplinary problems, have proof of financial need, and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Applicant must be a Lincoln-county student who is majoring in auto mechanics.

Applicant must be a second year radiography student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Financial need is required.

Applicant must be a sophomore, majoring in elementary education. Applicant must be a graduate of Wesson High School.

Applicant must be an incoming freshman with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a minimum ACT score of 18.

Applicant must be a sophomore majoring in media.

Applicant must be a piano or voice major returning to the college for their sophomore year. Financial need, academic achievement, and a desire to succeed are considered.

Applicant must be the valedictorian or salutatorian of their high school class. High school transcript is required.

Applicant must be a transfer student transferring 60 academic semester hours from a community college to the university and be a Phi Theta Kappa member.

Applicant must have rendered service to the college. Areas of service include clerical work and maintenance. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required to continue receiving the award.

Applicant must have been chosen as National Miss GMA, Mr. Galilean of America, Miss GMA of Mississippi, or Mr. Galilean of Mississippi. Applicants must enroll as an incoming freshman, take a minimum of twelve hours per semester, and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.

Applicant must be a member of a church associated with the Baptist Missionary Association of Mississippi or a church which supports the college financially on a regular basis. Applicant must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and be enrolled in a minimum of six hours per semester.