About the Virgil Family Scholarship

The Virgil Family Scholarship was created to commemorate our paternal grandparents, Willie and Bessie Virgil. Although their lives originated in separate parts of the state, their paths crossed in Columbia, MS. Willie was a native of Columbia, MS, and Bessie hailed from Newton, MS.

Willie and Bessie both learned the value of hard work from their parents and encouraged their children to work hard as well. Willie worked many years at a dry cleaners, served in the US Army, and farmed. Bessie was a homemaker who prioritized her family.

Willie and Bessie parented seven children and have a strong lineage of grand and great grandchildren. Through this scholarship, we seek to provide students with financial assistance to pursue their career goals. 

One recipient will be awarded the Virgil Family Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to go towards tuition and fees.