Scholarship money can be used to help pay for college.
A college degree can provide you with the education and skills necessary to launch a successful career. Unfortunately, the costs associated with higher education can make it seemingly impossible for some students to achieve their goals. For residents of Arkansas, scholarship funding can be one way to offset some of these costs. Scholarships are available from numerous private and public organizations in varying amounts.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing Faith A. Fields Nursing Scholarship
The Arkansas State Board of Nursing sponsors the Faith A. Fields Nursing Scholarship for state residents pursuing a career as a professional nurse or nurse educator. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in an accredited in-state nursing program or an approved out-of-state program. Relatives of Board employees are ineligible for this award.
Students are selected based on academic achievement and financial need. As of 2011, students may receive up to $20,000 to complete a four-year degree.
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund provides education funding to single parents who have not yet completed their first undergraduate degree. To qualify, applicants must be a state resident with primary custody of at least one child under the age of 18. You must also be considered economically disadvantaged.
Recipients may use scholarship funding to pay for tuition, books, utility bills, child care or any other costs that may affect their ability to complete their education. As of 2011, individual award amounts vary by county.
Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships
The Arkansas Alumni Association provides scholarships to students who are currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas. The David and Pam Hallin Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors with a demonstrated financial need. Individual award amounts vary.
The Peggy Walker Scholarship is a $1,000 award also available to upperclassmen. Non-traditional students may apply for the Blume Award, a $250 scholarship intended to help pay for books. Outstanding members of the Student Alumni Association may qualify for a separate $500 scholarship. These award amounts are for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program
The Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program is just one of many scholarships offered by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. As of 2011, outstanding high school seniors may qualify to receive up to $4,000 per year based on their academic achievement, standardized test scores and leadership abilities.
Students who score 32 or higher on the ACT or 1410 or higher on the SAT and have a minimum 3.5 grade point average may also qualify for a Distinguished Scholarship Award, which provides up to $10,000 per year in tuition funding as of 2011.
R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is available to both state residents and out-of-state students who are enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited Arkansas school.
Students are selected through a random drawing. Winners must submit a 500-word essay on a specified topic to the Arkansas Student Loan Authority. Selected students will receive a one-time award of $1,000. One student will also be selected to receive a renewable scholarship for up to four years of study.
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