AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSMARCH, 2016
Applications for the following scholarships are now available in the Guidance Office or online.
NAME:ASBA (ARKANSAS SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION) EDUCATIONAL FOUND SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must be the son/daughter of a publicly elected Arkansas school board member. School board member-parent must be serving on his/her local board on September 1, 2015. You must be planning to enroll at an Arkansas two-year or four-year institution of higher education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by April 1, 2016
NAME:ASBA EDUCATIONAL FOUND J.K. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must be the son/daughter of a publicly elected Arkansas school board member. School board member-parent must be serving on his/her local board on September 1, 2015. You must plan to pursue a degree in education at an Arkansas institute of higher education.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by April 1, 2016
NAME:AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
To be eligible, you must be the child of a Foreign Service employee and have a satisfactory academic record (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Applications can be found at:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Online at March 6, 2016
NAME:ARKANSAS HIGH-TECH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be planning to enroll in a full-time approved technical program, demonstrate leadership capabilities, have a cumulative GPA of 1.5 or better and a minimum ACT score of 19. Examples of eligible technical programs are business data processing, machine tooling, electronics, medical lab technician, avionics. For a complete list of requirements and eligible programs stop by Guidance or visit the following website:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:July 1, 2016
NAME:ASPIRING ANIMATION PROFESSION SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to students interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit for additional information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:June 1, 2016
NAME:ASPIRING FASHION PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit for additional information
APPLICATION DEADLINE:June 1, 2016
NAME:C.B. GARRISON SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must be the son or daughter of an Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators member. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership, work experiences and community involvement.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by April 15, 2016
NAME:GLOBAL LIFT EQUIPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Submit a short story (see details on the website). You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or greater. Visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Online by June 15, 2016
NAME:GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This program is for students who may not be able to meet the expenses of a higher education without financial assistance. For information and to apply, visit scholarshipamerica.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Online by March 2, 2016
NAME:JAMES HUMPHREY JR. SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship will be awarded based on financial need, recommendations, an essay and you must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Rec’d by April 15, 2016
NAME:SILAS CARNEAL JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have an ACT composite of 18 or better. Extracurricular activities and community service are also taken into consideration.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Postmarked by March 28, 2016
NAME:LendEDU SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must answer the following question in 750 words or less: How do you plan to responsibly utilize scholarships, financial aid, student loans, or other things to pay for college? There will be 2 $1,000 scholarships. For information and an application, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE:April 15, 2016
NAME:NORTH LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is for students who will not receive more than $4,000 in scholarship money. You must plan to attend an Arkansas college or university to apply. Criteria includes academic achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Return to Guidance by April 15, 2016
NAME:NLR ELKS LODGE #1004 SCHOLARSHIP
Selection criteria includes academic standing, financial need, community/extracurricular involvement, quality of essay and work history.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by April 15, 2016
NAME:NORTH PULASKI REPUBLICAN WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must write a 150 word essay on the topic Why My Vote is Important. Also, you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.4 or better and be involved in extracurricular activities and community activities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by July 1, 2016
NAME:RALPH G. NORMAN SCHOLARSHIP
To be eligible – you must plan to attend a university, two-year community college or a vo-tech training program in the fall, be ineligible for SSI and SSD funding and be able to provide most current documentation of an identified learning disability.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by April 1, 2016
NAME:NURSING SCHOOLS ALMANAC SCHOLARSHIP
You must be planning to pursue a degree in nursing, including LPN/LVN, AND and BSN programs. You must display academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics. For additional information and to apply, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE:June 30, 2016
NAME:ODENZA MARKETING GROIUP SCHOLARSHIP
Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30, 2016. You must submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:Online by March 30, 2016
NAME:RISA RATLIFF VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP
You must have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. You must submit an essay describing your volunteer activity, how the organization benefitted by your volunteerism, your future goals regarding volunteerism and future educational/career plans. Information sheets can be picked up in the Guidance Office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by April 15, 2016
NAME:RETIRED EDUCATORS OF LITTLE ROCK AND OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $500 scholarship for a student who plans to pursue a degree in education. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, exhibit strong leadership ability and good character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:March 11, 2016
NAME:MICHAEL CHARLES ROBERTSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This is a $500 scholarship awarded on a competitive basis. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, exhibit strong leadership ability and good character.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:March 11, 2016
NAME:RUTH GRAND CHAPTER ORDER OF EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. Criteria for the scholarship includes, academic standing, test scores, quality of essay, community/school involvement, work experience and leadership abilities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Received by May 1, 2016
NAME:SP SCHOLARSHIP - $10,000 (10 Awards)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:June 15, 2016
NAME:SHELL OIL COMPANY TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Be a graduating senior planning to enroll in engineering or geosciences. Upon successful completion of your first year studies and other criteria, you may be eligible to apply to receive a four-year renewable award of $5,000 annually. For information visit scholarship.php.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:March 3, 2016
NAME:SIGNET CLASSICS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE:April 14, 2016
NAME:STATE FARM GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
To apply, you must plan to attend college, technical or vocational school and need financial assistance. For information, visit or contact Scholarship America at 1-507-931-1682. First 700 applications only accepted.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:March 2, 2016
NAME:STUDENT INSIGHTS
The 2016 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. To apply, go to and complete a 15 – 20 minute application survey.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Online at April 22, 2016
NAME:SUNTRUST OFF TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
You can enter to win a $500 scholarship every two weeks until May 13, 2016. Apply online at www. suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:May 13, 2016
NAME:UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD BLACK EMPLOYEE NETWORK’S SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must be an African American graduating senior. Scholarships are awarded based on scholastic ability and leadership. Personal or family financial situations can be a factor as well. For information and to apply for this scholarship, visit
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Apply online by March 31, 2016
NAME:SAMUEL BRITTON URTON, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will go to a 2016 North Little Rock HS graduate to help with financial assistance during freshman year at a two- or four-year university or college in Arkansas. The recipient will be a solid achiever in academics. Participation in high school sports is preferred but not a requirement to receive this scholarship.
APPLICATIOAN DEADLINE:Return to Guidance by April 15, 2016
NAME:ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC SCHOLARSHIP
To apply, you must be a female senior at an Arkansas high school and plan to attend an accredited 4-year college or university in Arkansas. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required. Criteria includes academic achievement, community service and leadership, letters of recommendation and financial need.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Postmarked by April 8, 2016
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IN-STATE UNIVERSITIES
OUT-OF-STATE UNIVERSITIES
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The following colleges will be in the old cafeteria during all lunch shifts to visit with interested students:
March 1st – Shorter College
March 2nd – UAPB
March 4th – UALR
March 9th – Rust College, Mississippi
Hendrix College will be on campus Tuesday, March 8th to visit with students. If you would like to visit with the Hendrix rep, stop by the Guidance Office to sign up.
Lincoln College of Technology in Nashville, TN will be on campus March 9th to visit with interested students. Stop by Guidance to sign up.