2018 Scholarship Opportunities
This list will be updated each semester and students will receive an email regarding any updates. Please check your email regularly so you won’t miss out!!! Also, check with the DS Office and the Financial Aid Office periodically throughout the semester about scholarship opportunities that may not been shown here.
Scholarship Criteria
Maxwell Brooks Dyslexia Scholarship
Arkansas State University Foundation, Inc.
AMOUNT AND TERM OF AWARD:
The scholarship is intended to supplement the unmet cost of tuition. The annual amount is determined by earnings from the endowment provided funds are available. Award amount for 2018/2019 is $1,000.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
- Must be a full-time, upper level student with at least 30 completed hours.
- Minimum Overall GPA of 2.75.
- Must be an Arkansas resident. FIRST preference given to a student from Craighead County.
- Application must include. Proof to the selection committee use of services provided by the Disability Services office and other resources on campus such as tutor services, advising services, individual meetings with faculty, etc.
- Two letters of recommendation from an adult (non-relative) who can testify to academic abilities, character, and volunteer experience: a principal, school counselor, or teacher, and another from a non-relative adult who has known the applicant more than six months.
- Brief essay/bio about the positive impact of having dyslexia.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTAINING THE SCHOLARSHIP:
Current recipient is eligible but must reapply.
SELECTION MADE BY:
Scholarship committee comprised of a staff member of Disability Services, University Advancement Development Officer with an invitation to a representative of the APPLE Group in consultation from the donor family.
CONTACT PERSON:
Dominique White
A-State Disability Services
P.O. Box 360
State University, AR 72467
P – 870-972-3964
F – 870-972-3351
Scholarship Criteria
John T. Clements III Memorial Scholarship
Arkansas State University Foundation, Inc.
AMOUNT AND TERM OF AWARD:
Minimum annual award of $500, payable of $250 per academic semester. Award amount for 2018/2019.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIP:
- Scholarship is established for students with profound physical disabilities, with preference given to students with Cerebral Palsy.
- Recipients can be incoming freshman or currently enrolled full-time with a minimum of 2.5 overall GPA (4.0 scale).
- There are no restrictions on major or geographic origin.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAINTAINING THE SCHOLARSHIP:
Scholarship may be renewed through graduation, provided recipient continues to be a full-time student with a 2.5 overall GPA (4.0 scale).
OTHER COMMENTS:
Publicity to be coordinated through University Communications.
SELECTION MADE BY:
Applicants should apply through the ASU disability Services Office, who will forward application with certification of scholarship eligibility to the ASU Scholarship Committee for recipient selection for the following year.
CONTACT PERSON:
Dena Bolar-Graves, Associate Director ASU Disability Services
Financial Aid & Scholarships Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University P.O. Box 360
P.O. Box 1620 State University, AR 72467
State University, AR 72467 870-972-3964
870-972-2310 870-972-3989 - Fax
870-972-2794 - Fax
Single Parents Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
If you are a returning scholarship applicant and have continuously received scholarships each Spring and Fall since Spring 2017, continue to follow the guidelines under which you entered our program. If you are a new applicant or did not receive a scholarship during Fall 2017 followour current eligibility criteria.
REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The following documents are required and must be submitted with your completed application form by the application deadline(above). Use the Upload Tool found in the Supporting Documents section of the application to attach the documents. Be sure to attach these documents to your application before you submit it.
Tutorial: How to scan & upload documents
New Applicants(Applicants who did not receive this scholarship last semester or who are applying for the first time)
- All items listed under All Applicants(below)
- Pell Grant (FAFSA)–copy of yourfederal financial aid Student Aid Report (SAR).
- Personal statement-Write a personal statement explaining your goals and why this scholarship is needed.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation.Letters must be typewritten and include the writer's original signature.
All Applicants:
- Copy of your most recent federal tax return
- Proof of enrollmentfor the semester for which you are seeking a scholarship. Acceptable documents are a copy of your class schedule or an enrollment or acceptance letter from your school(s).
- Copy of yourtranscriptsfrom all previous high school(s), colleges, and other schools attended.
NOTE:All eligible scholarship applicants must attend a scheduled interview to be considered for this scholarship.
Deadlines: Summer – May 30, 2018
Fall –August 31, 2018
Link:
2018 Ralph G. Norman ScholarshipThe Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas is seeking applicants for the 2018 Ralph G. Norman Scholarship, which is awarded in the amount of $2,500 to an individual with a documented learning disability who will be enrolled in the Fall 2018 at a university, two-year community college, or a vocational/technical training program.
The ideal scholarship recipient is an individual who:
• Recognizes and understands his or her learning disability and is able to self-advocate when necessary
• Is committed to pursuing higher academic study or career training and has begun to set realistic career goals
• Is committed to achieving personal goals despite the challenges of a learning disability
• Participates in school and community activities
To apply for the scholarship, click HERE.(Both the application and recommendation forms are available as writable PDFs. Applicants should save the forms to their computer before closing.)
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
All required materials must be submitted in one packet to be considered for the scholarship. Completed packets should be mailed to: Ralph G. Norman Scholarship Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas P.O. Box 23514 Little Rock, AR 72221 or e-mailed to .
Completed application packets must be submitted by March 31, 2018. Please note that materials submitted as part of the application process will not be returned.
Ruby’s Rainbow Scholarship
Eligibility:
- This grant is for individuals with Down syndrome who are 18 years of age or older.
- Desire and intent to enroll or continue enrollment in a class or program that will enhance your life through employment, independent living or life skills, or interests in any other areas. Programs must be within the United States at this time.
- Provide copy of High School Diploma or equivalent (certificate of completion) or transcripts if graduating in the spring of this year.
- Individuals who were previously awarded a Ruby’s Rainbow scholarship may now apply the following year by filling out our Re-Apply Application.
Application Deadline: April 28, 2018
Link:
Mays Mission Scholarship Program
Mays Mission offers scholarships to deserving students with physical and/or mental disabilities.
To qualify for a Mission scholarship one must be able to document a significant disability, score of 18 or better on the A.C.T or 870 on S.A.T., be enrolled in a four-year study program (under-graduate only) working toward a baccalaureate degree and provide proof of enrollment.
Upon acceptance to our program, recipients agree to provide proof of full-time enrollment each semester, submit grades, maintain a GPA of 2.3 and write an "update letter" providing the Mission with information pertaining to grades, struggles, triumphs, campus life and a general "how are you doing" letter.
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Link:
Junior Auxiliary Scholarship
Information about the scholarship and eligibility is available at the following site:
Deadline: Summer & Fall Semesters: June1, 2018
Teresa Haven Scholarship for Students with Disabilities from ATHEN (Access Technology in Higher Education Network).
Information about the scholarship and eligibility is available at the following site:
The application deadline is March 30, 2018.
Incight Scholarship Award:
Incight has awarded more than 800 scholarships to students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education attending community college, 4-year universities, vocational school and Masters and Doctoral programs. For tuition purposes, student must be considered a resident of Oregon, Washington, or California. The application for the academic year will open December 1and close on April 1, 2018.
Women’s Independence Scholarship:
A woman who meets the following requirements is eligible to apply for WISP:
* Survived intimate partner abuse & has been separated from their abuser a minimum of one year, but not more than seven;
* Is a citizen or permanent legal resident (eligible for FAFSA) of the United States;
* Has applied to or is officially accepted into an accredited course of study at a United States institution;
* Demonstrates a critical need for financial assistance;
* Exhibits a strong desire and the ability to complete a training and/or academic program;
* Has a definite plan to use the desired training to upgrade skills for career advancement, to train for a new career field, or to enter or reenter the job market; and
* Has sought services from a non-profit, domestic violence agency for a minimum of 6 consecutive months, and this agency is willing act as sponsor by mentoring and providing support to the student throughout her educational experience.
There is no deadline but it takes them about 2-3 months to review application so turn it in as soon as possible.
Academic Challenge Scholarships
The Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education. Funded in large part by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college.
Scholarship Deadline to Apply:
June 01, 2018
Requirements:
Starting with the class of 2016, the only requirement is a 19 on the ACT or ACT equivalent score,FAFSARequired.
Poultry Federation Scholarship Fund
• Amounts vary
• Apply: Online, EARLY DEADLINE: APPLY BY 11:59 pm MARCH 17
• To provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree that could lead to a career in the poultry/egg industry. Scholarship available for current college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a school in Arkansas.
Link:
Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship Endowment
•$2500, Renewable
• Apply: Online- March 1, 2018 Deadline
• Children of Arkansans who lost their life in service in the state, nation, or community.
Link:
College Jumpstart Scholarship
To apply for the College JumpStart Scholarship you must meet the following requirements:
1) High school 10th-12th grader, college student or non-traditional student;
2) U.S. citizen or legal resident;
3) Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational / trade school in the U.S.
4) Be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family and/or community.
Deadline: April 15, 2018
Link:
The MoolahSPOT $1000 Scholarship
The $1,000 MoolahSPOT Scholarship is sponsored by MoolahSPOT.com and helps students of any age pay for higher education. The scholarship is a competition based on a short essay. Family income, grades and test scores are not used in selecting a winner. The award must be used for any education-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books and room and board.
Who is Eligible:Any student at least 16 years or older who plans to attend, or is currently attending, college or graduate school. Students may be of any nationality and reside in any country. Students may study any major or plan to enter any career field at any accredited college or graduate school. Although applicants can be from any country, all applications must be completed in English.
Deadline:All entries must be submitted byApril 30, 2018. Only applications submitted electronically will be accepted and any incomplete applications will be disqualified.
How to Enter:To enter the scholarship, please complete the following scholarship application. If you submit more than one application within the competition period, only your latest entry will be judged. Winners will be notified by mail and e-mail approximately 8 weeks after the deadline. The decision of the scholarship judging committee is final.
Link:
Common Knowledge Scholarship
Information about the scholarship and eligibility is available at the following site:
Deadline: May 25, 2018
CollegeNET Scholarship
Information about the scholarship and eligibility is available at the following site:
This scholarship does not have a deadline.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
ELIGIBILITY
The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund aids people active in movements for social and economic justice. These need-based scholarships are awarded to students who are able to do academic work at the college or university level or are enrolled in a trade or technical program and who are active in the progressive movement. Early recipients worked for civil rights, against McCarthyism and for peace in Vietnam. Recent grantees have been active in the struggle against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression; building the movement for economic justice; and creating peace through international anti-imperialist solidarity. Applicants must have participated in activities in the US, and there is a strong preference for applicants who plan on working in this country.
The maximum grant available from the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is $10,000 per year (from July 1 through June 30). Grants are disbursed to cover each separate semester, quarter or term during which the grantee is attending school. Grants must be used in the year they are awarded and cannot be deferred or carried over. Recipients must reapply each year support is sought. Applications must be submitted no later than April 1. Applicants will be informed of decisions in July.
Deadline: April 1, 2018
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Live Más Scholarship
The Live Más Scholarship is available to innovators, creators, and dreamers between the ages of 16 and 24. To be considered, you must create and submit a video of up to two minutes in length that tells the story of your life’s passion.
Deadline: March 18, 2018
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Project Yellow Light Video Contest Scholarship
Deadline:4/01/2018
Available to:College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount:6 Awards from $1,000 – $5,000
The Project Yellow Light Video Contest Scholarship is available to high school juniors and seniors and full – time undergraduate students. To be considered, you must create a 25 or 55 second video that discourages distracted driving, specifically texting while driving.
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Supporting STEMScholarship
Deadline:7/31/2018
Available to:High School Seniors through College Seniors
Award Amount:$1,000
TheSTEMScholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college students. You must demonstrate a passion for aSTEMfield, be planning to major in aSTEMfield, have a minimumGPAof 3.0 and answer a short questionnaire in order to be considered for this award.
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Other Opportunities:
Link to other Arkansas Scholarships:
Link to other Arkansas Scholarships, Grants, etc.:
Link to Lions Club Scholarships:
January 2, 2019