Arkansas students pursuing higher education now have access to a range of scholarship opportunities through the Arkansas Community Foundation.
The Foundation offers scholarships for students attending two- or four-year colleges, vocational schools and technical training programs. Each scholarship has unique eligibility requirements, with some designated for graduates of specific high schools, students pursuing certain majors or those involved in particular extracurricular activities.
A scholarship portal is available to help applicants determine their eligibility through an interactive quiz.
“Since 1976, the Community Foundation has partnered with individuals and organizations who want to support our state’s students in their pursuit of higher education,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “These generous people provide the funding and determine the size and eligibility criteria of each scholarship, while we oversee the application and awarding process on their behalf.”
Students can explore hundreds of scholarships through the Foundation’s portal. Applicants are encouraged to contact their local Community Foundation affiliate office or consult their school counselor for opportunities specific to a school, community or field of interest. A full list of affiliate offices is available at www.arcf.org/affiliates.
Arkansas scholarships that are currently available include:
· Abigail Robertson Scholarship, provides a scholarship for female students pursuing a business degree at a college or university in Pulaski County
· Advancing Women in Transportation Scholarship, provides a scholarship to female students who plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field in Arkansas
· Alexa Montez Memorial Scholarship, for a graduating senior who demonstrates community involvement, passion, teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for achieving group goals
· Anne Pressly Scholarship, to memorialize the legacy of Anne Pressly and support women who plan to pursue a career in Journalism
· Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship, for students who are children of Arkansans who lost their life in service in the state, nation or community
· Barbara Mashburn Memorial Scholarship, provides a scholarship for a graduate of an Arkansas high school pursuing an education as a vocalist
· Clay and Margaret Godfrey Memorial Agricultural Scholarship, for students enrolled in college pursuing a degree in agricultural science.
· East Student Scholarship, provides a scholarship to a graduating senior with a minimum of 100 hours of community service as part of their participation in an EAST program.
· Elizabeth G. Redman Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students who are members of or active in the Republican Party of Arkansas
· Herchel and Melba A. Fildes Scholarship, provides a scholarship to students studying nursing and attending Harding University in Searcy or Arkansas State University in Beebe
· Lillian McGillicuddy Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students involved in the Young Republicans organization
· Mary Lowe Good Scholarship, provides a scholarship to a graduating senior with a minimum of 100 hours of community service as part of their participation in an EAST program.
· Merwin T. and Agnes Bowman Nursing Scholarship, for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree from a qualified institution
· Poultry Federation Scholarship, provides scholarships to students pursuing a degree related to the poultry industry
· Robert P. Atkinson Hospital Leadership and Scholarship, provides a scholarship to students pursuing an advanced degree with an emphasis in healthcare and/or hospital administration
· Ryan Mondy D.A.S.H. Memorial Scholarship, provides scholarships to graduating seniors whose lives have been affected by cancer
To apply, and for more information about these and other scholarships, visit www.arcf.org/apply/
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