Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships
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.

3/31/20 Updates

Scribner Family Practice Scholarship: For those entering a medical field. Applications are on the shelf in the high school office and have been emailed to your school email.

3/10/20 Updates

Fulton County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Applications are on the shelf in the high school office.

3/9/20 Updates

Boyd Carpenter (FNBC) Scholarship: Application information is on the shelf in the high school office.
Ozarka College General Scholarship: General scholarship applications for the Fall are available in in your myOzarka account.

2/27/20 Updates

Gerald Shaver Memorial Scholarship: Applications are on the shelf in the high school office.
Fair Manager Scholarship: For students who have participated in county, district and state fairs. Applications are available at www.arkansasfairs.com/

2/26/20 Updates

Bakersfield Full Gospel Church Scholarship: Applications are on the shelf in the high school office.
Viola School Alumni Scholarship: Applications are on the shelf in the office.

2/20/20 Updates

AACTEA Scholarship: For more students who are completers or concentrators in Mrs. Walker's, Mr. Shrable's, or Mr. Thrasher's programs. See them for an application or visit www.theaaea.org/o/aaea/browse/87955.
Schlieman Scholarship: Applications are on the shelf in the office.

2/17/20 Updates

Thea Foundation Scholarship: For more information and application, visit www.theafoundation.org/scholarships

2/12/20 Updates

Fulton County Hospital Foundation Scholarship: Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.

2/5/20 Updates

Bank of Scholarship: Applications can be found on the shelf in the office or at www.bksalem.net/Portals/BankSalem/PDFs/BankOfSalemScholarshipApp2020.pdf
North Central Board of Realtors Scholarship: Although the website states this is for students in the Mtn. Home area, Lauri Rottmayer states it is for Viola students as well. Applications are on the shelf in the office.

1/29/20 Updates

NAESC Operation Round Up Scholarship: For more information and an application, visit www.naeci.com/operation-round-up-scholarship

1/27/20 Updates

DAR Strawberry River Chapter Scholarship: Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.

1/22/20 Updates

International Association of Machinists (I.A.M.) Scholarship: Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.

1/15/20 Updates

Arthur J. Blanch D. Raef Scholarship: For full-time students attending the ASUMH Campus. Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.
Robert J. Stewart Education Scholarship: For High School Seniors. Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.
William H. Thompson Educational Scholarship: For students attending a Vocational-Technical School or Trade School. Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.

1/10/20 Updates

The Bird Dog Foundation Scholarship: Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.
Marvin Newton Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.
Mtn. Home Elks Lodge Scholarship: Scholarship applications are on the shelf in the office.

12/17/19 Updates

Marvin Newton Classic Scholarship: Seniors must have played in the classic to be eligible. For more information, see Mrs. Jennings.
UCA Windgate Scholarship: For seniors who play to enroll at UCA for Fall 2020 and major in art. For more information, visit uca.edu/art/prospective-students/

12/11/19 Updates

PB&J Scholarship: Applications and information are on the shelf in the office.

12/10/19 Updates

NEA Invitational Jim Parrish Scholarship: For those who played in the NEA Tournament. (Mrs. May handed it out to those who are eligible.)

12/6/19 Updates

Foot Locker Student Athlete Scholarship: Mrs. May nominated all senior athletes for this scholarship. Please check your school email or visit footlocker.smapply.io/prog/athletes/
Odenza Marketing Group $500 Award: For students with volunteer service hours. For more information, visit www.odenzamarketinggroupvolunteeraward.com/

12/2/19 Updates

Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC) Scholarship: Applications are on the high school office shelf.

11/26/19 Updates

Various Scholarships from StudentScholarships.org: For information visit studentscholarships.org/images/2019_november_scholarship_newsletter.pdf?

11/19/19 Updates

Arkansas Tech Writing Scholarship: For information, visit www.atu.edu/worldlanguages/docs/CRWR%20Scholarship%20announce.pdf

10/28/19 Updates

National School Plant Management Scholarship: For information, visit nspma.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2020-NSPMA-Scholarship-Application-1.pdf

10/11/19 Updates

Hagan Scholarship: For information, visit www.haganscholarships.org/

10/9/19 Updates

Heisman High School Scholarship for Student Athletes: For information, visit www.heismanscholarship.com/?utm_source=NonResponder%20Email%202&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=2019%20Educator&utm_source=2019+Educators&utm_campaign=4b6283f63f-AUTOMATION_2019_Educator_Nurture_Campaign_2&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_82a322b32b-4b6283f63f-252262709

9/24/19 Updates

Argenta Reading Series Essay Writing Competition for Grades 10-12.: For information, see your English or GT teachers. You can also visit www.argentareadingseries.com/writing-contest?fbclid=IwAR1LztWvQEbIkyQm1dlqXiTiBQxU35cDI9aR94vJkmxmrcIS9WiBGR2OYyA
American Legion Oratorical Scholarship for Grades 9-12: For information, visit www.arlegion.org/programs/oratorical.html
American Legion Garner and Coudret Trust Scholarship: FYou must be the child, grandchild or great-grandchild of an American Legionnaire. For information, see Mrs. May.

10/4/19 Updates

Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship: For more information, visit files.constantcontact.com/b902e441701/4f6479c7-0eb1-4d69-bbd8-e958de889be6.pdf

9/16/19 Updates

Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest for Grades 7-12: For information, see your English teacher. They were given the information on September 16th. Grand Prize is $5,000.

9/13/19 Updates

Moose Lodge Kid Talk Scholarship Program for Students in Grades 9-12: For information, see Mrs. May. NOTE: We attached the general information to all the Progress Reports of students in grades 9-12.

9/5/19 Updates

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: For information and application, visit www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

8/29/19 Updates

Horatio Alger Scholarship: For information and application, visit scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/

8/6/19 Updates

Patriot's Pen Scholarship for students in grades 6-8: For information, see your English or GT teacher. Deadline is October 31st.
Voice of Democracy Scholarship for students in grades 9-12: For information, see your English or GT teacher. Deadline is October 31st.

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/

Arkansas Websites

Helpful Web﻿sites

Native American Information

Other Web Resources

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