Southern Arkansas University has announced the awarding of scholarships to multiple local students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Eric Burton of Magnolia, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Burton is the son of Eric and Tonisha Burton.
Casey Fewell of Magnolia, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Fewell is the son of Phillip and Andrea Fewell.
Dana Hampton of Magnolia, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Hampton is the daughter of Patrick Hampton and Judy Cooper.
Brylie Hughes of Magnolia, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Hughes is the daugher of Jason and Casey Hughes.
Kaylen Jeffrey of Emerson, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Jeffrey is the daugher of Kevin and Amy Jeffrey.
Shauna Mattmiller of Waldo, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Mattmiller is the daughter of Misti Holmes.
Addie Mayfield of Emerson, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $5,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $44,000. Mayfield is the daughter of Shane and Amber Mayfield.
Karlie McNatt of Emerson, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. McNatt is the granddaughter of Larry McNatt.
Page Nicholson of Magnolia, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Nicholson is the daughter of Mike and Misty Nichols.
Kendall Staggs of Emerson, a senior at Emerson High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Staggs is the daughter of Mark and Melissa Staggs.
Zebadiah Meadows of Magnolia, a senior at Columbia Christian High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Meadows is the son of Dustin and Candice Meadows.
Allison Terrell of Waldo, a senior at Columbia Christian High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Terrell is the daughter of Billy and Julie Terrell.
Scarlett Anderson of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Anderson is the daughter of Roseanna Anderson.
Brady Ard of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Ard is the son of Brian Ard and Krystal White.
Jaiden Arnold of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Arnold is the daughter of Melody Arnold.
Avery Barker of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Barker is the daughter of Renee’ Willis.
Tanessiya Biddle of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Biddle is the daughter of Tameka Johnson.
Addison Boyd of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Boyd is the daughter of Thomas and Leslie Boyd.
Blakely Bradford of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Bradford is the daughter of Jessica Flow.
La’quanta Brown of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Brown is the daughter of LaSonia Johnson.
David Burgess of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Burgess is the son of Ronnie and Shelly Burgess.
Lily Carter of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Carter is the daughter of Caine and Angie Carter.
Brayden Chambliss of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Chambliss is the son of Sharifa Goode and Brandon Chambliss.
Kershana Coffman of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Coffman is the daughter of Tonyia Sharp.
Emily Cole of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Cole is the daughter of Barry and Jennifer Cole.
Peyton Couture of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Couture is the son of Brandon and Michelle Couture.
Aushana Davis of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Davis is the daughter of Latoya Davis.
Jerry Dority of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Dority is the son of Jerry Dority and Danielle Hill.
Masaria Easter of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Easter is the daughter of Makayla Shaw.
Sophie Ellington of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Ellington is the daughter of Jason and Kristy Ellington.
Kadence Ellis of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Ellis is the daughter of La’Rita Hester.
Addyson Faulk of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Faulk is the daughter of Brian and Courtney Faulk.
Geonni Fielstra of McNeil, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Fielstra is the daughter of Amanda Fielstra.
Emanie Finkley of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Finkley is the daughter of Leslie Cooper.
Beatrice Frasier of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Frasier is the granddaughter of Anne Gantt.
Aundria Gilbert of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Gilbert is the daughter of Tonya Davis.
Za’naria Gill-Gilmore of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Gill-Gilmore is the daughter of Porche Gilmore.
Dakota Glover of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Glover is the son of Steven Glover.
Kayla Grandon of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Grandon is the daughter of Terry Grandon.
Blake Green of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential Distinguished scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $6,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $48,000. Green is the son of Matt and Minna Green.
Clara Guess of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Guess is the daughter of Joshua and Terri Guess.
Kendall Haire of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $5,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $44,000. Haire is the daughter of Danny and Megan Haire.
Keyon Harper of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Harper is the son of Raylon Harper and Kyeshia Lewis.
Kaiden Hearnsberger of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Hearnsberger is the daughter of Aaron and Tiffany Hearnsberger.
Kaden Herold of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential Distinguished scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $6,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $48,000. Herold is the son of Sean and Lisa Herold.
Rayleigh Herron of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Herron is the daughter of Whitney Neill.
Taylor Hicks of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Hicks is the daughter of Natarsha Hicks.
Brandon Hill of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Hill is the son of Patrick Hill and Laura Goza.
Madison Hodge of McNeil, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Hodge is the neice of Lori Morehead.
Logan Hudson of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Hudson is the son of Calvin and Melissa Hudson.
Ayden Hutcheson of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Hutcheson is the son of Jason and Amanda Hutcheson.
Carmello Johnson of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Johnson is the son of Charnelle Watson.
Jaycee Key of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Key is the daughter of David and Kelli Key.
Reed Kirkpatrick of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Kirkpatrick is the son of John and Kristin Kirkpatrick.
Dawson Knight of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Knight is the son of Tanya Dean.
Olivia Langford of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Langford is the daughter of Stephen and Hollie Langford.
Chalondria Larry of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Larry is the daughter of Carlesha Larry.
Joseph Lewis of Mount Holly, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Lewis is the son of Jeff and Amy Lewis.
Kaelyn Lindsey of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Lindsey is the daughter of Dewaune and Kimberly Crowe.
Breanna Mallory of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Mallory is the daughter of Jody Mallory.
Allison Mann of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Mann is the daughter of Rhett and Brittney Heeb.
Darius Marshall of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Marshall is the son of Darius Marshall and Phorsynthia Marshall.
Mariah May of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. May is the daughter of Jerrica May and Travon Watson.
Morgan Middleton of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential Distinguished scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $6,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $48,000. Middleton is the daughter of Aaron and Janelle Middleton.
Marquis Milner of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Milner is the son of Nikia Milner.
Skylar Montgomery of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential Distinguished scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $6,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $48,000. Montgomery is the daughter of Amber Montgomery.
Summer Murphy of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Murphy is the daughter of Delana Atkinson.
Nycholus O’Guinn of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. O’Guinn is the son of Billy O’Guinn and Anita Jackson.
Ashlyn Ray of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Ray is the daughter of Mike and Rita Ray.
Emily Rivera of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Rivera is the daughter of Luis Rivera and Martina Perez.
Bradon Sanchez of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Sanchez is the son of Mick and Cheryl Sanchez.
Landon Sawyer of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Sawyer is the son of Tom and Kelli Sawyer.
Steven Schaffhauser of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Schaffhauser is the son of Doris Schaffhauser.
Makaila Stagner of Emerson, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Stagner is the daughter of James and Sylvia Stagner.
Tate Stephens of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Stephens is the son of Michael and Kimmy Stephens.
Marlaysha Stone of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Stone is the daughter of Latrina Lowe-Murphy.
C’Asia Strahan of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Strahan is the daughter of Angela Robinson.
Rylee Stringer of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Stringer is the daughter of James and Nicole Thompson.
Keylee Thompson of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Thompson is the daughter of Dedrick and Angela Thompson.
Demarion Turner of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Turner is the son of Samantha Robinson.
Matthew Waters of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Waters is the son of Brent and Jodi Waters.
Sh’niya Watson of McNeil, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Watson is the daughter of Erica Ewell.
Joshlin Wiggins of McNeil, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Wiggins is the daughter of Jackie Wiggins.
Grant Wiggins of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $5,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $44,000. Wiggins is the son of Marty and Karrie Wiggins.
Aneesa Williams of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Williams is the daughter of Kimberly Lacy.
Kalisa Williams of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Williams is the daughter of Andrea Williams and Ronetha Pearson.
Avery Williams of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Williams is the son of Corey and Lindsey Williams.
Roderick Williams Jr. of Magnolia, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Williams Jr. is the son of Roderick Williams and Crystal Carter.
Quintin Young of Waldo, a senior at Magnolia High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Young is the son of Charles Young and Lisa VanDonsel.
Lexi Britt of Magnolia, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Britt is the daughter of William Britt.
Ayla Buford of Stamps, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Cinda Hallman Award scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $8,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $68,000. Buford is the daughter of Brandon and Karen Buford.
Ashlyn Clark of Stamps, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Clark is the daughter of Cody and Kadie Clark.
Emma Collier of Stamps, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential Distinguished scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $6,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $48,000. Collier is the daughter of Stephen and Amanda Collier.
Jack Collier of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Collier is the son of Brannon and Erin Collier.
Kadence Curry of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Curry is the daughter of Steven and Ashley Souter.
Kaleb Downs of Stamps, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Downs is the son of David and Tina Downs.
Caleb Ezernack of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Ezernack is the son of Todd Jackson and Rachel Stevens.
Keenan Fantini of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Fantini is the son of James and Courtney Fantini.
Isaac Flynt of Emerson, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Flynt is the son of Chris and Sara Flynt.
Amelia Hatch of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Hatch is the daughter of Kacie Hatch.
Brynlee McClendon of Stamps, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. McClendon is the daughter of Brian and Dena McClendon.
Noah Mcconnell of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Mcconnell is the son of Zachary and Mindy McConnell.
Savannah McDonald of Magnolia, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Presidential Distinguished scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $6,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $48,000. McDonald is the daughter of Matthew and Britney McDonald.
Aidan Nicholson of Springhill, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Nicholson is the son of Secily Lowery.
Makaela Roberts of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Roberts is the daughter of Joseph Roberts and Courtney Fantini.
Julieann Stacks of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Stacks is the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Stacks.
River Taylor of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Taylor is the daughter of David Taylor and Mary Woods.
Jessie Umphries of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the SAU Success scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $2,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $16,000. Umphries is the son of Kim Umphries.
Brantlee Westfall of Waldo, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Achievement scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,000 per semester and has a four-year value of $8,000. Westfall is the daughter of Aaron and Jodie Westfall.
Kaydence Young of Taylor, a senior at Taylor High School, has been selected to receive the Scholastic Merit scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $1,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $12,000. Young is the daughter of Nelda Young.
Mccabe Brown of Magnolia, a homeschool senior, has been selected to receive the Blue and Gold Excellence scholarship from Southern Arkansas University. This scholarship includes $3,500 per semester and has a four-year value of $28,000. Brown is the son of Phil and Crystal Brown.
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