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Scholarship Information
Please note that it is your responsibility to mail your completed scholarship applications. Make sure you watch the deadlines.  
*  Ask your parents if their job offers scholarships.

*  Talk with your church or pastor to see if they have               scholarships.
*  Find out if your parents belong to organizations that
    have scholarships. 

*  To qualify for the Academic Challenge Lottery 
    Scholarship, you must have an ACT composite score of 19
    or higher and be an Arkansas resident. Beginning with
    the class of 2020, ADHE will begin super-scoring the
    ACT for scholarship purposes. 
*  Start searching scholarships online.  You can begin with         sites such as "Fund My Future", "Cappex" and "Unigo".  
*  When you are looking at colleges online, check out their        financial aid/scholarship pages.  


SCHOLARSHIPS:
4/6/2021 Updates
  • Fulton County Hospital Foundation Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies put on the shelf in the office. You must be planning on going into the medical field to apply.
  • Conway Regional Scholarship: The application information was emailed to you. You must be planning on going into the medical field to apply.
4/1/2021 Updates
  • Elks Lodge Scholarship: The application was previously sent to you and hard copies put on the shelf in the office. I handed them out again today because the Lodge called to say they weren't getting applications. See Mrs. May if you need another application.​
3/31/2021 Updates
  • AAA/Centennial Bank Scholar Program Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office. You can also find the application at files.constantcontact.com/b902e441701/7737c856-338a-47ba-b345-ac389929e59b.pdf​
3/30/2021 Updates
  • Native American Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.​
3/16/2021 Updates
  • Farm Bureau Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
3/16/2021 Updates
  • Schliemann Scholarship for Girls: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • Ozarka College Scholarship and Ambassador Program: The application and information was emailed to you. See Mrs. May if you are interested in applying.
  • Arkansas Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • School Plant Management Association Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • Ralph G. Norman Scholarship for Students with Learning Disabilities: The application was emailed to applicable students, Ms. Erlene, and Mrs. Hughes. ​​
3/4/2021 Updates
  • Boyd & Maxine Carpenter Scholarship: The application was emailed to you. You must apply online. For more information, visit www.arcf.org/apply/scholarships/​
3/3/2021 Updates
  • Baxter Regional Scholarships: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
3/2/2021 Updates
  • International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local Scholarship: The application was emailed to you. Copies can also be found on the shelf in the office.
2/2/2021 Updates
  • North AR Electric Operation Round Up Scholarship: The application was emailed to you. It can also be found at www.naeci.com/pdfs/2021%20Operation%20Round%20Up%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf  IT MUST BE TYPED.
  • Viola Alumni Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies put on the shelf in the office.  This scholarship is open to all Viola Seniors.
1/26/2021 Updates
  • Bank of Salem Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.  You can also find it at www.bksalem.net/​
  • ASUMH  William H. Thompson Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • ASUMH  Arthur J. Blanch D. Raef Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • Gerald Shaver Memorial Scholarship: The applications were emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
1/15/2021 Updates
  • Marvin Newton Classic Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office. 
  • Marvin Newton Memorial Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • Arkansas School Board Association Scholarships: The application was emailed to the seniors who have a parent or guardian on the school board.
  • Arkansas 4-H Scholarships: For more information and application, visit 4h.uaex.edu/youth/awards/scholarships.aspx
1/14/2021 Updates
  • Mtn. Home Elks Lodge Local Scholarship: The application was emailed to you and hard copies placed on the shelf in the office.
  • Vietnam Veteran Organization Scholarship: The information was emailed to you.  You can also visit tsna.org/scholarship/index.html​
1/7/2021 Updates
  • Fulton County Fair Association Scholarship: The application was emailed to you.  You can also find it at nebula.wsimg.com/cbfb75e220b3b0afa2cbd25e0ab4d362?AccessKeyId=3F8A40D0A0FC6CDF8F72&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
  • USDA Scholarships: Two USDA scholarships were forwarded to your email from Lynnsey Foster at the Farm Service Agency in Ash Flat. 
12/11/2020 Updates
  • The December-February StudentScholarships.org newsletter was emailed to you.
11/18/2020 Updates
  • The November StudentScholarships.org newsletter was emailed to you.
11/5/2020 Updates:​
  • ACTE J. Marion Adams Divisional Scholarship:  The application and information was emailed to you and your CTE teachers.  You can also find the link at fa8f04e2-7bf0-4412-b261-47c1192bb04f.filesusr.com/ugd/876d2e_9272a41449404d248917d2ed39fd4af2.pdf
10/29/2020 Updates:​
  • National School Plant Management Scholarship:  The application and information was emailed to you and copies were placed on the office shelf.  You can also visit doc-10-6s-apps-viewer.googleusercontent.com/viewer/secure/pdf/8ofjthik77mgfehfqj48be8ugkeo4usi/h6kn1bdn80gi94450l6cq631tgelq67f/1605043800000/lantern/01600832355343853034/ACFrOgD2RdQ4hB6klS9Y0aRhnC16YDT3DqmM-zsZmlsC-_VjGg-6uyNPSvgrovqniFmrndakvLe7ZyXvC7ArhxNvTlp4aFagZzYOcM7uMx0xnBcmvqeaukWfSVA8ffPtQ0BGQQT-47XJ2M5vwAUs?print=true&nonce=hn9io4a2f4cti&user=01600832355343853034&hash=88q07p4j5r8evc2ssicr3t5hmcgnj34l
10/28/2020 Updates:​
  • DAR Local Scholarship: This is a $500 local scholarship.  The application and information was emailed to you.  Deadline is February 26, 2021.
  • DAR State Scholarship: This state scholarship was emailed to you.  It is due December 10, 2020.
  • DAR National Scholarship: This scholarship information was emailed to you and includes 26 different scholarships.  It has to be completed on-line and is available from November 1.2020-January 31, 2021.  For more information and application, visit dar.academicworks.com/
10/22/2020 Updates:​
  • Unigo Scholarships: The newest list of scholarships was emailed to your school email. (There were 11 to look at.)
10/21/2020 Updates:​
  • Hagan Scholarship: To qualify, you must be ranked in the top 20% of your class, have a 3.75 or higher gpa, and show financial need.  For more information, visit haganscholarships.org/ ​
10/13/2020 Updates:​
  • Moose Lodge Kid Talk Scholarship: See the brochures on the office shelf for more information.  To participate, you must attend the meeting at the Mtn. Home Moose Lodge on November 7, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.  See Mrs. May for more information.
  • VFW Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen Scholarship: See the resource officer for more information.
10/6/2020 Updates:​
  • Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship:  Seniors can now apply at scholarships.adhe.edu/
  • American Legion Oratorical Scholarship: This contest is open to all high school students.  Information was emailed to high school English teachers and placed on the shelf in the high school office.  Applications were also emailed to juniors and seniors. You can also visit www.arlegion.org/programs/oratorical.html
  • American Legion Scholarship: For seniors only.  Application and information was emailed to all seniors and placed on the high school shelf.  You can also visit www.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships.html
9/16/2020 Updates:​
  • Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Information is on the office shelf.  Applications can be found at enf.elks.org/mvs​
  • Multiple Scholarships: Information/Handouts on the office shelf or visit studentscholarships.org/
9/1/2020 Updates:​
  • AR Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship: The direct link was emailed to senior ball players.  You can also visit: www.arksportshalloffame.com/scholarships 


Arkansas Websites

  • ​Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship (Lottery Scholarship), Governor's Scholarship, Go Grant:​ https://www.ark.org/adhe_financialaid/login.aspx 
  • AR 529 Gift Plan: www.arkansas529.org/
  • Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: http://www.aasfaa.net
  • Arkansas Baptist Foundation Scholarships: http://www.abf.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9&Itemid=11
  • Arkansas Career Pathways: http://www.arpathways.com
  • Arkansas College For You (Arkansas Department of Higher Education):  http://scholarships.adhe.edu/
  • Arkansas Department of Higher Education: http://www.adhe.edu
  • Arkansas For Nursing: http://www.arkansas4nursing.org/
  • Arkansas Rehab Services: 111 N. 12th Street, Batesville, AR 72501 870-793-4153
  • Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund:  http://www.aspsf.org
  • Education and Training Voucher Program for Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth:  http://www.statevoucher.org
  • Fund My Future: http://www.fundmyfuture.info
  • Real-Life Arkansas (Find out how much money you will need and which occupation will pay for all your needs.):  http://www.real-life.arkansas.gov
  • Student Loan Guarantee Foundation of Arkansas: http://www.slgfa.org

Helpful Websites

  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) https://www.fafsa.gov (You will be required to create a FSA ID.)
  • FAFSA Video:  This video shows how to complete the FAFSA. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPq_KYf0YMM&feature=youtu.be
  • FAFSA Questions: ifap.ed.gov/EarlyFAFSA/earlyfafsaFAQv1.html
  • Federal Student Aid: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov or studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/help
  • Financial Aid Information Page: http://www.finaid.org/
  • Fund My Future:  Scholarship search engine fundmyfuture.info/Home
  • Free Scholarship Searches: www.college-scholarships.com/scholarship-information/free-scholarship-searches/
  • Cappex: Scholarship search engine: www.cappex.com/
  • Chegg Scholarship search engine: www.chegg.com/scholarships
  • Unigo Scholarship Search Engine: www.unigo.com/
  • Student Gateway to the US Government:  http://www.students.gov
  • Education and Training Voucher Program (foster care youth and former foster care youth): http://www.statevoucher.org
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: http://www.gibill.va.gov or http://www.va.gov
  • U.S. Military:http://www.military.com
  • ​Paying for College with Scholarships & Grants:  www.payingforcollegeresource.com/scholarships-grants/?lnkid=PFCR-HP-Scholarships

Native American Information

  • American Indian Center of Arkansas (AICA): 501-666-9032 www.arindianctr.org  AICA offers help to eligible people of American Indian heritage in securing a job, training, and continued education.  AICA works to improve the lives of native people in need.  AICA offers scholarship aide to those seeking higher education and can help connect unemployed workers with new jobs or careers.  Also, the AICA runs a special account to give monetary aide to those who are unable to pay bills or provide the basic necessities.
  • American Indian College Fund: www.collegefund.org  You must attend on the the tribal colleges listed.  Go to their website and click on the Students and Alumni link.  On the left side of the page, you will see the link for scholarships.
  • American Indian Education Program: http://indianeducation.spps.org/scholarship_information.html
  • American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): www.aises.org
  • American Indian Services: www.americanindianservices.org You must enroll in one of the participating schools.  Go to their website, click on students, view the list of colleges, and fill out the application.
  • Association on Indian Affairs: www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships--summer-camps.html
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs: www.bia.gov
  • Cherokee Nation:  www.cherokee.org   http://cherokeenation.academicworks.com
  • Chickasaw Nation Education Foundation: www.chickasawfoundation.org  
  • Daughters of the American Revolution: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian
  • National Indian Education Association (NIEA): www.niea.org
  • Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship Financial Assistance (ONNSFA):  www.onnsfa.org

Other Web Resources

  • Arkansas Department of Higher Ed Scholarship Search:  scholarships.adhe.edu/
  • Arkansas Student Loan Authority:  www.asla.info/Home
  • AthNet Get Recruited to Play College Sports:  http://www.athleticscholarships.net/
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (Detailed career descriptions.  Tool to help you decide on a career path.): http://www.bls.gov/ooh/  or http://www.bls.gov/k12/
  • Big Future by The College Board:  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
  • Career One Stop: http://www.careeronestop.org
  • Career Watch: www.discover.arkansas.gov/Career-Watch
  • Company Scholarships from College Scholarships.org: http://www.collegescholarships.org/fortune500.htm
  • Consumer Affairs Student Loans: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/student_loans.html
  • Financial Aid for Athletes: http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/sports.phtml
  • Financial Aid Information Page:  http://www.finaid.org
  • FastWeb!: http://www.fastweb.com
  • Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund: http://www.feea.org/programs/scholarships
  • ​Fund My Future: www.fundmyfuture.info/Home
  • Guaranteed Scholarships: http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund:  http://www.hsf.net
  • ​Imagine America Scholarship:  www.imagine-america.org/applyforscholarships/
  • Mapping Your Future: http://www.mappingyourfuture.org
  • Military Scholarship Finder: http://offers.military.com/v/scholarships/flow/
  • NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics): http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=205323019
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: http://www.nasfaa.org
  • National Directory of College Athletics: http://www.collegiatedirectories.com/
  • NCAA Eligibility Site:  http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp or http://www.ncaa.org
  • NCAA Homepage: http://www.ncaa.org/
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund: http://www.hsf.net
  • International Student Guide: www.edupass.org
  • Onet Career Finder:  http://www.onetonline.org/find/career
  • Peterson's Scholarship Finder: https://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx​
  • Sallie May Paying for College: www.payforcollegeresource.com/
  • Scholarship Experts:  (Fill out a free scholarship profile and instantly find out which scholarships fit you.)  https://www.unigo.com/scholarships#fromscholarshipexperts
  • She Loves Sports: http://www.shelovessports.com/
  • Teacher Loan Forgiveness: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher
  • The Fund for Veterans Education:  http://www.veteransfund.org
  • Ultimate FAFSA Resource Guide:  www.smartscholar.com/fafsa-guide/
  • 101 College Niche Resource Site: http://www.college-scholarships.com/100-college/
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