Two to four students are recommended by each high school, and the Mississippi County Community College Scholarship Committee determines final award. This scholarship fund was established in 1976 as a memorial to Robert K. and Blanche Johnston, former Blytheville Water Company owners, by their son, Robert C. Johnston. This fund has helped many individuals. It is an endowed fund which earns interest used to provide funds for students in the Blytheville area and was the first privately funded scholarship at this institution. It is primarily intended for part-time students with strong educational drive and financial need.
Special consideration is given to single parents.
This scholarship was established by Ronnie and Sandra Kennett in memory of Mrs. Kennett's grandmother. This fund is intended as a sponsored scholarship, and by special permission is currently being utilized for emergency short-term loans. This provides flexibility for decisions agreed upon by the Student Financial Aid Office and the Dean for Student Services. Signed promissory notes are utilized with the loan program. This lady loved life and people, and funds will be used to help make life more rewarding for students selected to receive funds for tuition, books, or transportation.