Mentoring Tomorrow’s Leaders

We stand on the shoulders of the people who’ve helped us in life, those who guided, nurtured and motivated us – our mentors. We consider ourselves fortunate to have had people like this along our paths.

And if we have the opportunity to help fill that role for someone else, the cycle of rewarding experiences continues. The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) offers to a select group of University of Mississippi students intentional encounters that provide exceptional support to scholars who will go on to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Scholarship. Leadership. Mentorship.

The OMWC scholarship program is open to both men and women studying on the Oxford campus. In addition to financial assistance, Women’s Council scholarships include leadership and mentorship components. It’s these three pillars – scholarship, leadership and mentorship – that make our program remarkable. We believe in fostering personal connections and offering leadership training, career development and cultural experiences to help students grow.   

Who Are Women’s Council Scholars?

The Ole Miss Women’s Council has impacted my life in so many ways. Not only has this organization provided me with the opportunity to attend college out of my home state, but I have also received countless experiences that will propel me towards my goals after I graduate from the University. The women in the council are truly some of the most generous and admirable people I have ever met, and I feel so grateful to be inspired by their work-ethic and selflessness. The Ole Miss Women’s Council has fostered a passion for philanthropy that I will carry for the rest of my life!”

Alexis Rose, Omaha, NE

Our students receive scholarships of $40,000 for four years of undergraduate study funded by annual income from scholarship endowments. They show ethical and caring behavior through a deep desire to help others. OMWC scholars participate in a series of leadership symposiums and utilize their abilities from leadership training in campus-wide organizations.

Why Give?

One-hundred percent of your gift, or membership contribution, goes directly to support programs designed for our OMWC scholars, including monthly leadership dinners, lunch and learns, an annual leadership conference, scholar trips and enrichment activities. Our innovative program is preparing students for meaningful lives and rewarding careers.

What Does My Gift Support?

The entirety of your gift goes directly to programming for OMWC scholarship recipients. Our scholars meet weekly with Women’s Council staff mentors as well as life and career mentors from the broader Ole Miss community. Scholars also learn and grow by participating in cultural and travel adventures.  

Help Us Thrive. Join the Rose Society.

Support the Women’s Council by joining the Rose Society. You can join with an annual gift of at least $1,000, which is payable outright or monthly. Not able to commit at the Rose Society level, but still want to participate? Ask about giving at the Rose Bud level with an annual membership contribution of $500 (open only to donors under 30 years old).

Your membership may be made in your name or to honor a special person in your life. Rose Society members are invited to Women’s Council programs, including a signature annual event held specifically to thank donors.

Today, you can join the Rose Society and support OMWC Scholars. Contact Suzanne Helveston, development associate, at 662.915.2956 and omwc@olemiss.edu for more information.

As an OMWC scholar, my growth has not only been invested in academically but also my personally. OMWC has helped strengthen my individuality as a scholar, philanthropist, mentor, mentee, and musician throughout my time at Ole Miss. Not only am I going to graduate in two semesters with a degree debt-free, but I will be able to step into the workplace with confidence through the legacy that the OMWC has paved for my generation!”

Samantha Simpson, Corinth, MS

Having the opportunity to be a part of something as unique as the Ole Miss Women’s Council has been a huge blessing for me both personally and professionally. The resources and experiences that have been offered to me have changed my college experience considerably and provided me with a great support system here in Oxford. The outstanding mentorship program has been one of my favorite parts of the Ole Miss Women’s Council thus far, as well as forming relationships with fellow scholars through Red Plate Suppers and scholar trips. I am so grateful to be a part of something so special here at Ole Miss, and I know that this program and these people will stay with me long after I graduate.”

Emelia O’Neil, Smithton, IL

When I decided to attend Ole Miss, I was nervous about making friends and getting connected to my community – I didn’t know anyone, and I came from an extremely small high school. The moment I stepped onto campus, though, the Ole Miss Women’s Council provided me with a cohort and mentors that have become family and with a home away from home. The Ole Miss Women’s Council has built me up and given me the space and the resources to grow – I will never be able to say thank you enough to all of the people who dedicate time, energy, and resources to helping this program reach its full potential of creating a more caring and ethical society.”

Ian Pigg, Clifton, TN

Being a part of the Ole Miss Women’s Council has granted me with opportunities and lasting relationships. This is not merely just a scholarship program, it is my family away from home. The mentorship and never-ending support have tremendously helped to transform me into the person I am today.”

Amyaha Graham, Clarksdale, MS

Current Rose Society Members

• Margaret and William AliasMichelle AndersonDot Allen

  Margaret and William Alias
  Michelle Anderson
  Dot Allen
  Jennifer & Samuel Anderson
  Michelle Anderson
  Natalie and Robert Bailess
  Alicia Clifton Baladi
  Margaret and John Barker
  Wanda and Nick Barone
  Ev and Johnny Barrett
  Stephanie and Richard Barrett
  Marshall Bennett
  Allyson and Brad Best
  Lauren and Mark Beyers
  Sandy and John Black
  Kimberly and Printz Bolin
  Emily and Glenn Boyce
  Shawn and Henry Brevard
  Amy and James Brewer
  Felicia Brown
  Beth and Ben Buffington
  Melody and Tony Cates
  Jane and Clarence Chapman
  Alice Clark
  Ginger and Charles Clark
  Patty and Don Clark
  Dinah and Harold Clark
  Mary Susan and J.D. Clinton
  Bradford Cobb
  Pat Cooper
  Whitney and Kip Crawford
  Meredith and Jimmy Creekmore
  Beth and Val Cuthbert
  Maray Daniel
  Diane Davis
  Laurie Davis
  Alicia Dean
  Natalie and Eric Dillon
  Trula Dixon
  Martha Tate and Henry Dodge
  Allyson Duckworth
  Susan Duncan
  Shenerika Edwards
  Ygondine C. Enlow
  Jan and Lawrence Farrington
  Rose and Richard Flenorl
  Lassie and Harry Flowers
  Gaye Flynt
  Bethany and Bain Foote
  Martha Dale and Eddie Fritts
  Kimberley Fritts & Marion Turner
  Mary Ann and Don Fruge’
  Jean and Kees Gispen
  Camille Good
  Lisa Gore
  Dottye Graham
  Roane and Robert Grantham
  Kate and John Green
  Natashia Gregoire-Stuart
  Susan and Matthew Grice
  Connie and Danny Griffin
  Donna and Aaron Halford
  Carole and Hal Haney
  Mary and Sam Haskell
  Susan Hayman
  Margo Alexis and WD Heath
  Sally Hederman
  LaDonna and Jim Helveston
  Suzanne and Campbell Helveston
  Katie Hester
  Lorraine and Bill Hester
  Diane and J.L. Holloway
  Amy Honeycutt
  Ellen C. Johnson
  Emily and Joseph Johnson
  Alyson and B Jones
  Candace and Bill Jones
  Gloria Kellum
  Edith Kelly-Green
  Margaret Khayat
  Ashley and Kirk Kinard
  Martha Kirkley
  Heather and Rama Konnar
  Nancy Krpec
  Linda and Wayne T. Lamar
  Meredith and Dan Latham
  Patty and Will Lewis
  Barbera Liddon
  Mitzi and Bill Linginfelter
  Marla and Lowry Lomax
  Courtney and Robert Love
  Tara and Kurre Luber
  Lisa and Hugh Mallory
  Cathy and Don Martin
  Olivia and Archie Manning
  Sara Maxwell
  Ferriday and Charly McClatchy
  Patricia McClure
  Susan and David McCormick
  Jeff McManus
  Leighton and Campbell McCool
  Jessica and Taylor McNeel
  Elizabeth Mehrle
  Carol Messer
  Lynn and Scott Middleton
  Cheryle and Dennis Miller
  Emily Monsour
  Jeanne and Mitch Monsour
  Julie Montgomery
  Karen and Bruce Moore
  Melanie and Hal Moore
  Pamela Moore
  Katie Naron
  Sara and David Neely
  Cindy and David O’Donnell
  Dana Pederson
  Pam and Weldon Perkins
  Gail and John Pittman
  Carol and Joe Pryor
  Lib and Neal Quirk
  Liz and Trace Randall
  Jenny and Bradley Rayner
  Mary Sharp and Jim Rayner
  Jenny Ritter
  Betty and James Robbins
  Campbell Rolfe
  Mary K and Jim Rolfe
  Ellen Rolfes
  Rhonda and Chris Rousseau
  Abby and Patrick Sala
  Linda and Andy Schroeder
  Diane and Dickie Scruggs
  Christi Seely
  Gail Seely
  Candie Simmons
  Betsy Collier Smith
  Tywanna and Jason Smith
  Vicki and Harry Sneed
  Anna Stroble
  Chloe Sturges
  Neal Sumner
  Robyn and Rhea Tannehill
  Suzan and Tommy Thames
  Nina Tollison
  Judy Trott
  Wanda Truxillo
  Lee Ann and Jonathon Turner
  Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy
  Semmes VanBrocklin
  Douglas Vance
  Julie and Michael Waldorf
  Nell Wall
  Jane and Tom Walman
  Deborah and Mark Walton
  Mary Ellen and Bob Warner
  Polly and W.G. Watkins
  Elizabeth and Will West
  Becky and Steve West
  Mary Alice and Donald White
  Sharon and Richard White
  Debra Whitley McDuffie- Alumni Scholar
  Marjorie and Beau Whittington
  Wilma and Bob Wilbanks
  Jane Claire and Nason Williams
  Patricia and Mark Wise
  Mary Alice and Donny White
  Sharone and Richard White
  Marsha and Brent Wood
  Priscilla and Michael Wright
  Erin and Billy Young

Rose Bud Society

• Denver Clinton
  Meagan Harkins
  Mikayla and Caleb Pracht ( alumni scholar)
  Emily Richmond ( alumni scholar)
  Paige Stolen ( alumni scholar )