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Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship

This is for Now. This is for Ever. This is for First-Generation Students!  

Each year, the student body elects two outstanding students as Mr. and Miss Ole Miss to represent the University of Mississippi. In addition to the recognition at halftime of the Homecoming game in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the two are charged with establishing a philanthropy.

In concert with each other and the core values of the university, Mr. and Miss Ole Miss 2021, Ian Pigg and Madison Gordon, are creating a scholarship fund for first-generation college students to make sure that everyone can have the resources to attend Ole Miss. 

This scholarship established by Mr. and Miss Ole Miss is the next step in making UM more welcoming to first-generation students.

Help Ian and Madison meet their goal of giving back and be a part of something larger than any one person. Consider giving to the First-Gen Fund today! Your gifts will make a real, life-changing impact on first-generation college students and the state of Mississippi for years to come. 

Your gift goes further on Giving Day! Several members of the UM community are challenging you to make a difference in the lives of our students. Maximize your impact by answering these challenges and helping us unlock critical resources. Your gift - no matter the size - makes a difference. 

It’s easy to give! Ole Miss Giving Day accepts Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal, and all major credit cards.

$2,500
Boyce Family's First Generation Challenge
As a first-generation college graduate, Chancellor Boyce, along with Mrs. Emily Boyce, is proud to partner with this year's Mr. Ole Miss Ian Pigg and Miss Ole Miss Madison Gordon in elevating first-generation students at Ole Miss. The Boyces want to maximize the impact of your support today! When 25 people make a gift to the Mr. and Miss Ole Miss First-Gen Fund, the Chancellor and First Lady will make a gift of $2,500. Gifts of all sizes count toward unlocking these funds!
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunchtime Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 6 will earn an additional $2,500, thanks to generosity of Chancellor and First Lady Boyce. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,500 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 69
2 School of Law 53
3 Student Affairs 12
4 Ole Miss Alumni Association 9
5 School of Pharmacy 9
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Campaign Co-Chair Early Bird Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 5 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs Debra and Maj. Gen. Leon Collins (BBA 82) of Madison, MS, & Leigh Anne (BS 82) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 85) of Memphis, TN. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $5,000 School of Law 80
2 School of Education 27
3 School of Pharmacy 22
4 Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship 16
5 Patterson School of Accountancy 12
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Top Area by Gifts!
See which area secured the most gifts on Giving Day!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $1 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 201
2 School of Pharmacy 194
3 School of Education 183
4 School of Law 181
5 The Ole Miss Fund 126
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Vice Chancellor Charlotte Parks' Happy Hour Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 5 will earn an additional $1,500 from Vice Chancellor Charlotte Parks. Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,500 Graduate School 37
2 Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship 35
3 School of Law 20
4 Outreach and Continuing Education 10
5 University Bands 5
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Mike and Donna Glenn Countdown Special
Finish Giving Day strong! The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 6 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of UM Foundation Board Chair and Now & Ever Campaign Steering Committee member Mike (BBA 77) and Donna Glenn. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $5,000 School of Pharmacy 58
2 School of Education 53
3 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 31
4 Student Affairs 12
5 Center for the Study of Southern Culture 9
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Top Departments by Donors!
See what department is leading the way in Giving Day donors!
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Pharmacy 175
2 School of Law 173
3 School of Education 147
4 Division of Diversity and Community Engagement 146
5 Student Affairs 139
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Participating Groups
The Ole Miss Fund Division of Diversity and Community Engagement Ole Miss Alumni Association Center for the Study of Southern Culture College of Liberal Arts Croft Institute for International Studies Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts Graduate School Ole Miss First Outreach and Continuing Education Patterson School of Accountancy Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College School of Applied Sciences School of Business Administration School of Education School of Engineering School of Journalism and New Media School of Law School of Pharmacy Student Affairs The Ole Miss Women's Council University Bands University Libraries University Museum and Historic Houses William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
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