2021-22 scholarships
Opens October 1 - FAFSA -Free Application for Federal Student Aide - www.fafsa.ed.gov
Opens October 1 - Arkansas State Funded Scholarships - https://scholarships.adhe.edu/ - YOUniversal application. Apply early because different scholarships have different deadlines.
Open Now - Wendy's High School Heisman - www.wendysheisman.com/ - participation in athletics required. DEADLINE October 21
October 10 - Optimist Club of Jonesboro essay contest scholarship - See Mrs. Grisham
October 25 - Horatio Alger - scholars.horatioalger.org - This program provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
Open Now - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org DEADLINE October 31
Open Now - Voice of Democracy Scholarship www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ DEADLINE October 31
Open Now - Elks Club Most Valuable Student Scholarship www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm DEADLINE November 15
Opens January 1- Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship - www.arkansasalumni.org/freshmanscholarships - DEADLINE February 15
Opens December 1 - License2HOWL scholarship - Full time Freshman on the Jonesboro Campus - 3.25 or above GPA - 23 or above ACT - www.astatealumni.org DEADLINE February 1
Opens Fall 2021- Epsilon Sigma Alpha Scholarships and Grants. http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
Open Now - FIRE Free Speech Essay - thefire.org/contest DEADLINE December 31
TBD - GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship - www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
TBD - Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators - Must have a 3.0 GPA and plan on working in the field of education - http://www.theaaea.org/?page=AAFCScholarship
Open Now - Elks Club Legacy Award - Must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk member www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy DEADLINE February 7
October 1 - A-State Privately Funded Scholarships www.astate.edu/a/finaid/types-of-finaid/scholarships/privately-funded-scholarships.dot DEADLINE February 1
TBD - Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship - www.FFA.org/scholarships - Does not have to be a FFA member - must have at least a 2.5 GPA
TBD - Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar www.jackierobinson.org/
Opens October 15- ASU Jonesboro Scholarships https://www.astate.edu/scholarshipsDEADLINE February 1
TBD - Daughters of the American Revolution National Scholarships - https://dar.academicworks.com/
Opens Fall 2021-UCA Academic Scholarship Deadline - students must be admitted into UCA before they can be considered for an academic scholarship DEADLINE January 24
Opens Fall 2021 Ducks Unlimited National Scholarship Program - http://www.ducks.org/get-involved/ducks-unlimited-youth-programs/du-varsity/ducks-unlimited-national-scholarship-program/poe/eblastjan18 DEADLINE March 1
Opens Fall 2021- Craighead County Retired Teachers. Students must major in Education. https://www.arcf.org/Students/StudentsOverview.aspx DEADLINE March 1
Opens Fall 2021 - Arkansas Welding Society District Scholarship - To go to the Arkansas Welding Academy in Jacksonville, AR - www.aws.org/foundation/district DEADLINE March 1
Opens February 1 - Life Happens Scholarship - loss of a parent or guardian www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons/ DEADLINE March 1
March 12 - American Legion - must be children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires - See Mrs. Higgins for an application.
March 12 - ASTATE Art Department Scholarship - Must have a 24 on ACT to apply. See Mrs. Higgins for an application.
March 14 - Ralph G. Norman Scholarship - awarded to an individual with a documented learning disability - See Mrs. Higgins for application.
March 16- Thea Poetry Slam Scholarship theafoundation.org/scholarships
March 27 - Society of American Military Engineers - Architecture or Engineering. See Mrs. Higgins for application.
March 30 - Odenza Marketing Group Summer Scholarship - odenzascholarships.com - GPA of 2.5 or higher.
March 30 - Brian Stallings Memorial Scholarship - Must have been on the basketball team. See Mrs. Higgins for application or visit https://www.leaguelineup.com/handouts.asp?url=neasports
March 31 - Arkansas Academy of Hair Design Scholarship - www.arkhairacademy.com - See Mrs. Higgins for application.
March 31 - Argenta Reading Series High School Writing Contest - http://www.argentareadingseries.com/writing-contest
April 1 - Play4Jerren Scholarship - For students that have been affected by cancer (either the student or close friend or family member) - http://www.play4jarren.org/celebration-of-life
April 1 - R.A.I.D. Scholarship - Must be pursing a degree in Criminology - https://www.arcf.org/Students/BrowseScholarships/ScholarshipsforGraduatingHighSchoolSeniors.aspx#832167-northeast
April 1 - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation - www.ualr.edu/lsamp/
April 1 - University Science Scholars Program - For students interested in majoring in biology, chemistry, and earth sciences - ualr.edu/cos/ussp/
April 1 - Arkansas Activities Association - must have a 3.5 and 21 on ACT and participate in athletics - See Mrs. Higgins for application.
April 1 - R. Preston Woodruff - http://www.fundmyfuture.info/scholarshipsearch/woodruffscholarship - Multiple drawings for $1000 scholarship.
April 1 - AAA/Centennial Bank Scholar Program - 3.0 GPA, 21 or above on ACT, Must be a student-athlete. See Mrs. Higgins for application.
April 1 - AAA/State Farm Scholar-Athlete Program - 3.0 GPA 21 or above on ACT, Must be a student-athlete. See Mrs. Higgins for application.
April 1 - ASU-N - Fowler Family Scholarship - Hospitality Services Program Scholarship - www.asun.edu/financial_aid
April 2 - Arkansas School Plant Management Association Scholarship
April 6 - Arkansas Rural Ed Association - http://arkansasruraled.com//index.php?pageID=13822
April 6 - Northeast Arkansas Wounded Warrior Group Scholarship - Must be a family member of a veteran. https://www.facebook.com/nea.woundedwarriors/ Or see Mrs. Higgins for application.
April 6 - ASU-Newport Ambassador Scholarship - 3.0 GPA and leadership and involvement in high school and college. See Mrs. Higgins
April 12 - Alpha Delta Kappa - $500 scholarship for females wanting to major in education - See Mrs. Higgins for an application.
April 15 - Arkansas Public Health Association (APHA) Scholarship - www.arkpublichealth.org/memberships/apha-scholarships/
April 16 - Ernest Whitelaw-Don Kinney Scholarship - must be of Indian decent - See Mrs. Higgins for application.
April 15 - Army Scholarship Foundation - multiple scholarships available - must be child of a military member, active or retired
April 30 - The Montesi Scholarship - https://www.gkbm.com/montesi-scholarship/ - Must write a short essay.
May 1 - Tan Son Nhut Scholarship - Must be a descendent of a Vietnam Veteran - http://tsna.org/scholarship/index.html
May 5 - Textbook Brokers (Jonesboro) - Must be attending ASTATE
May 15 - SunTrust Off To College Scholarship - offtocollege.info
May 15 - MCO Scholarship - www.missioncreekortho.com/orthodontists.php
May 31 - Textbook Brokers (Searcy) - Must be attending Harding University, ASU Beebe, ASU Searcy or ASU Heber - See Mrs. Higgins.
June 1 - ASU-Newport - Academic Scholarships
June 1 - Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro Scholarship - Apply online http://jajonesboro.org/scholarship/
June 1 - Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship - For students interested in pursuing a fashion degree - www.fashion-schools.org - Scholarship is located at the bottom of the page.
June 1 - Aspiring Animation Professional - For students interested in pursuing an animation career path - www.animationcareerreview.com
June 1 - Aspiring Pharmacy Technician Scholarship - www.pharmacytechnicianreview.com/aspiring-pharmacist-scholarship-program
June 1 - Academic Challenge Scholarship - www.adhe.edu (Can start filling out on Jan. 1)
June 1 - Arkansas Chapter of Associated General Contractors' Education Foundation - Interested in construction or related fields - See Mrs. Higgins for application.
June 1 - Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program - https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/
June 1 - Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship - Must be pursuing a business degree - Apply:http://www.onlinembareport.com/
June 20 - Arkansas Game & Fish Conservation Scholarship - www.agfc.com - under the Education tab
June 15 - Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - Must submit a short story and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater - Apply: www.usedforkliftsalberta.ca
June 30 - Lift Parts Express Scholarship www.forkliftpartstexas.com - must write essay, 3.0 GPA or above
June 30 - BBG Communications Scholarship - breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php - have a GPA of at least 2.5 and write an essay
June 30 - Nursing Schools Almanac - http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com - Must be interested in nursing as your major.
August 31 - Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship - www.physicaltherapyfairbanks.com/physical_therapy_fairbanks.php