Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholar Reception
Mississippi College recently honored Lettie Pate Whitehead recipients.
Mississippi College hosted a reception to honor students who were recently honored as Lettie Pate Whitehead recipients.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to female students who reside in the Southeast and demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and overall character.
Mrs. Whitehead was a generous philanthropist and accomplished businesswoman. Her legacy has provided scholarship grants for thousands of women in need.
Katrina Pace, Executive Director of the ±«ÓătvFoundation, added, “The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation has supported Mississippi College for five decades, which is remarkable. The impact they have had on students passing through the halls at ±«Óătvis far-reaching, and we are grateful for the incredible scholarship support our ±«Óătvstudents receive.”
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholars remind us of the life-changing power of an ±«Óătveducation.
“My goals are to love people well by serving others well. The Whitehead Scholarship allows me to attend this University that encourages love and service. ±«Óătvprovides its students many opportunities to serve people and be involved in the lives of others. I would not be able to do that without this scholarship. “
– Maddie White
