This fund was established by Dr. Thomas Bonner and family members in honor of Dr. Bonner's father, Mr. T. O. Bonner. Proceeds of this fund are used to assist students who show leadership potential, good character, academic merit and promise. A 2.50 GPA is required for continuation of this scholarship. The EMCC Scholarship Application and an interview are required for scholarship consideration. They are awarded to students of good moral character with leadership potential who reside in Kemper county and who graduated from Kemper County High School or Kemper Academy.
Preference is given to business majors.
Recipients must maintain a 3.00 GPA to remain on scholarship. This fund was established by the State Association of County Supervisors as a scholarship to recognize good character, academic excellence, leadership potential, and future promise. This scholarship is available to freshmen from the EMCC district. The awarding of this scholarship rotates among the six counties comprising EMCC's district. A 2.5 GPA is required.