Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 5, 2025) – 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. A list of Foundation affiliate offices can be found at www.arcf.org/affiliates.
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
To apply, and for more information about these and other scholarships, visit www.arcf.org/apply/scholarships/. You may also contact Jane Jones at jjones@arcf.org or call 501-372-1116.
Deadlines for scholarship applications differ and can be found on the scholarship portal.
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Arkansas Community Foundation, a statewide nonprofit organization, provides resources, insight and inspiration to build stronger Arkansas communities – communities where our kids will want to raise their kids. The Community Foundation is the largest grantmaker in the state in the number of grants made each year. Since 1976, the Foundation has awarded more than half a billion in grants to nonprofits. Serving local communities through a 29-affiliate network along with statewide initiatives, the Foundation staff works directly with donors, professional advisors and nonprofits to help strengthen Arkansas communities through strategic philanthropy and focusing on local needs. Its assets rank among the top 60 of community foundations in the United States with more than $800 million in charitable assets under management.