State Treasury awards $2,000 in scholarships at Deer Creek School

Alice Claire Scott (left), director of College and Career Savings Mississippi, is pictured with scholarship recipient Gracie Scarborough (right).

The State Treasury awarded $2,000 in scholarships at Deer Creek School. Gracie Scarborough and Ms. Melissa Henson were each awarded $1,000 in Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships.

“I am so excited to award Gracie and Ms. Henson with these MACS scholarships,” said Treasurer David McRae. “Research shows that accounts like this increase a student’s likelihood of attending college and attaining a degree. I’m hopeful these

Alice Claire Scott (left), director of College and Career Savings Mississippi, is pictured with scholarship recipient Melissa Henson (right).

funds can kick-start Gracie’s college journey, while giving Ms. Henson the resources she needs to help all students thrive. Moreover, I hope it helps inspire other families to look into a MACS account and begin investing today.”

MACS accounts, which can be opened with as little as a $25 contribution, can be used for a variety of educational expenses, including tuition, school supplies, teacher supplies and more. To learn more about the MACS program, please visit treasury.ms.gov/macs.