The Keath Killebrew Charisma Scholarship
The Keath Killebrew Charisma Scholarship was established in 2022 to honor the life and legacy of Keath Killebrew, Sr. who tragically died trying to accomplish a new dream of teaching farming in Paraguay. His memory lives on through his family and friends, and their vow to continue his life’s work to teach and train the next generation of Mississippi farmers.
This scholarship will be given to individuals who are passionate about agriculture and serving people throughout their career. See More about Keath.
This scholarship invites applicants who reside in Mississippi and are currently high school seniors or an individual pursuing post-secondary training, education or certification who has a proven work history, is passionate about agriculture and helping others, and who will be studying agriculture or a related field. The minimum award will be $2,000 per recipient. Multiple awards may be given.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Brantly Davis – Cleveland, MS
Junior at MSU studying Agribusiness
4th Generation MS Farm Family. He is eager to work for farming to be part of a better future.
Chrishon Ellis – Batesville, MS
Entering freshman at Jones CC studying Biochemistry and Crop Entomology
Chrishon’s family has a small family farm growing row crops and raising hogs.
Local FFA President and recently named as the State FFA Vice President.
MacKenzie Johnson – Crystal Springs, MS
Sophomore at Hinds CC studying Agriculture
She is actively involved in 4-H and aspires to work as a Ag Extension Officer.
Cailey McBride – Durant, MS
Junior at MSU studying Ag Leadership and Education
Cailey has a knowledge of agriculture through her family’s small cattle and pig farming operation.