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Ozier scholarship established
A recent contribution by the Mississippi Forestry Association is facilitating the establishment of the Ozier Endowed Scholarship. The gift to the College of Forest Resources helps establish a scholarship in memory of Ann Ozier and in honor of Dr. Terry Ozier of Brandon. Longtime friends to the CFR, the Oziers are being recongnized for their commitment to forestry in Mississippi. Dr. Ozier, a veterinarian, first became interested in tree farming for the long-term investment aspects it provides. In 1958-59, the Oziers bought their first tract of land - 1,800 acres of crop land and unproductive forest land in Rankin County. The husband and wife partners immediately set out pine trees, planting most of the seedlings by hand. They also applied herbicide to their forest, conducted prescribed burns on the property and calculated forest inventories. Some 30 years after starting their tree farm, the Oziers were named the Mississippi OutstandingTree Farmers of the Year and then went on to be named the Nation's Outstanding Tree Farmers of the Year. The CFR is proud to be associated with tree farmers such as the Oziers and honors them for their commitment to forestry.
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Thank you for your interest in giving to the College of Forest Resources. Establishing a scholarship is a 10-step process, outlined below. If you have any questions, please contact one of our Directors of Development.
- Contact the College of Forest Resources to discuss interest.
- Receive sample gift agreement from the College of Forest Resources and develop selection criteria.
- Return gift agreement to the College of Forest Resources with selection criteria and other information indicated. We will create a new gift agreement that indicates the donor's wishes. Academic area and scholarship office may proof and edit also.
- The College of Forest Resources will return the edited gift agreement to the donor for signature.
- Once the signed gift agreement is received from the donor, document is routed for academic signature (if appropriate) and MSU Foundation signature.
- MSU Foundation distributes copies of signed gift agreement to all parties (original is kept on file at the MSU Foundation).
- Donor contributions are received and designated to donor scholarship.
- After earnings accrue, or annual funds are available, the College of Forest Resources Scholarship Committee awards scholarship based on the gift agreement selection criteria.
- Students receive the scholarship through the university comptroller (scholarship money is applied to tuition, not awarded directly to student).
- Student is encouraged to write donor a letter of thanks.
There are numerous ways to give to Mississippi State and the College of Forest Resources:
- Outright gifts - generate the most immediate return for your contributions.
- Planned gifts - allow you to achieve personal benefits while simultaneously providing invaluable support to the university.
- Naming Opportunities - a variety of options exist for donors who wish to pursue naming opportunities.
- Donor Advised Fund - allows the donor to make recommendations on donation disbursement.
- Make a gift - Click here to start making your own personalized gift immediately with a secure online transaction using your credit card.
