Joe Cooper Scholarship (JCS)
This scholarship fund was established by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Mississippi in 2019 to honor Dr. Joe Cooper, Professor Emeritus and Department Chair of Philosophy at Mississippi College. Dr. Cooper was a supporter of CBF and CBF of Mississippi from their founding. He was a WWII veteran and POW, and an ordained Baptist minister who pastored two Mississippi congregations and served as interim to many more churches across the state. He was a distinguished professor who taught for over 30 years at his alma mater. Deeply passionate about the value of collegiate education and the well-being of his students, he ministered in numerous ways to those in his care. This scholarship represents his desire to financially assist those who are committed to furthering their education.
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The scholarship will be awarded to residents of Mississippi who wish to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees at any accredited college/university. Scholarship amounts may vary. A cover letter together with the appropriate application form and the narrative described below should be received at the following address by March 30. Scholarship applications are not complete until all necessary documentation is received. All applicants will be notified.
Great Rivers Fellowship
ATTN: Scholarships
1504 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72202
NOTE: Every JCS applicant must submit a three to five paragraph (double spaced) narrative that explains why furthering their education is important and how this scholarship will assist them. Submit the narrative via email (please attach as a PDF or Word document), or you may mail a printed copy to the Great Rivers Fellowship. As possible, submit your cover letter, application form, and narrative together.