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Updated: February 9, 2025 @ 4:00 am
Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation.
The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors.
The foundation has a scholarship portal with a quiz to help applicants determine scholarship eligibility.
“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, Community Foundation president and CEO. “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.”
Hundreds of scholarships can be found on the Foundation’s scholarship portal. For scholarships awarded specifically for a certain school, community or interest-area, applicants should contact their local Community Foundation affiliate office or speak with their school counselor.
CLICK HERE to see the Columbia County Community Foundation website.
Scholarships that are available statewide 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
CLICK HERE to apply and for more information.
Deadlines for scholarship applications differ and can be found on the scholarship portal.
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