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The application window for the 2025-26 Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship program opens on Thursday, according to the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, which administers the annual program.
The Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship program has awarded more than $4.7 million in scholarships to local students since its inception in 2007, the release said.
The program offers scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, for Garland County residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies at accredited institutions.
Students must submit all required materials, including proof of residency, a personal essay, transcripts, and references, by the application deadline of midnight Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Traditional and nontraditional students are welcome to apply.
For scholarship applications, visit:
https://fpwt.short.gy/7O93q1
Detailed program information and application requirements are also available at that website address.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including residency in Garland County and enrollment in an accredited community college, technical school, or public or private college or university. Scholarships are awarded to cover tuition, fees, and book expenses for the fall 2025, spring 2026, or summer 2026 terms, according to the release.
“This year introduces a new process for recommendation letters. Instead of uploading letters themselves, applicants must provide the email addresses of two references who will submit their recommendations directly via a secure link,” it said.
“We’ve seen students struggle in past years with meeting the deadlines for their recommendation letters, and this updated process is designed to make things easier for both students and their references,” Joyce Whitfield, executive director of the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, said in the release.
“However, it’s crucial for applicants to understand that the submission deadline is earlier than many assume. With the February 18th deadline now in its second year, we encourage students to start early and avoid last-minute delays.”
The scholarship recipients will be notified in early April.
For help with the application process, call Whitfield at 501-372-1007.
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