Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients

VICKSBURG, Miss.(VDN) — The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2025-2026 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Sept. 19 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Among those being recognized were Mandie Williams of Ovett, front second from left, who received the Mississippi Jets Aviation Technology Endowed Scholarship; Spencer Carlisle of Hernando, who received the KingAir Nation Foundation Scholarship; Walter Turner Rogers of Meridian, who received the Mississippi Jets Aviation Scholarship; Amilcar Antompietri of Brandon, who received the KingAir Nation Foundation Scholarship; James Gerrish of Hurley, who received the Aviation Maintenance Technology Scholarship; back from left, Marshall Carson of Meridian and Wesley Dellapenna of Pearl, both of whom received the Mississippi Jets Aviation Technology Endowed Scholarship; James Cameron of Brandon and Percy Sneed of Jackson, both of whom received the KingAir Nation Foundation Scholarship; Aaron Harvey of Terry, who received the Mississippi Jets Aviation Technology Endowed Scholarship and Makaio Feria of Madison, who received the Mike Dalton-EAA Chapter 276 Scholarship. They are with Hinds aviation instructors Brett Oleis, front far left, and WP Marsh, front far right.

The Hinds Community College Foundation will award more than 800 scholarships during the 2025-2026 academic year. The deadline to apply for a scholarship for fall 2025 (academic year 2025-2026), is Feb. 15, 2026. For more information, visit www.hindscc.edu.

With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.

Our Mission: Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. 

Our Vision: Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. 

Our Values: Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship. 

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.