Ole Miss—Bennett Scholarship for Future Physicians

A resident of The Woodlands, Texas, Bobby Gene Bennett, Jr., MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and was fellowship trained in cardiac anesthesia. In 2014, Dr. Bennett established the Bennett Scholarship for Future Physicians, an award granted to aspiring and qualified pre-med students from his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi.

An endowment donated in 2014 by Dr. Bennett, the Bennett Scholarship for Future Physicians provides financial assistance to students planning to study and pursue a career in the practice of medicine. Eligible students must be full-time freshmen commencing their studies at the University of Mississippi (MU) and currently reside in Tupelo.

To apply for the award, students must obtain a recommendation from the university’s Health Professions Advisor. Scholarship awardees are subsequently selected by the Health Professions Advising Office, and their progress is monitored throughout their academic career. Incoming freshmen may receive tuition assistance for up to eight semesters if they continue to maintain their GPA while enrolled in studies to become a physician.This scholarship is awarded annually.