Arkansas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Are you heading to college and care about the future of rural communities and agriculture? Farm Credit Mid-America seeks students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community engagement and a strong commitment to promoting agriculture. Each year the organization awards scholarships to support the next generation of farmers, rural leaders and agricultural professionals. Program overview - Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars: This award provides selected rising college students with $5,000 in support distributed over two years. In addition to financial assistance, Scholars take part in career development and leadership opportunities that introduce them to Farm Credit Mid-America and help them grow professional...

Introduction and history The Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship was created in 1960 by the Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau to commemorate Dr. Earl A. Collins, a distinguished educator and Kiwanis leader who died that same year. Dr. Collins was a charter member of the Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club, served as Missouri-Arkansas (Mo-Ark) District Governor in 1952, and held district secretary duties as well as the editorship of the KIWANIGRAM. His academic career spanned 15 years at Central Missouri State College and 20 years at Southeast Missouri State University. In 1984 the scholarship fund was incorporated as a foundation to extend...

Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts. Eligibility and rules - Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major. - Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...

Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding. Eligibility categories: - Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities. - Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies. - Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees. Application timeline: -...

Overview The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship is organized as four distinct Quarterly Contests — one covering each calendar quarter of 2025. In each Quarterly Contest, Regions will award four scholarships of $8,000 each. How to enter: To be considered for an $8,000 scholarship, submit either a video or a written essay describing a person you know personally (who resides in your community) who has inspired you and helped you gain the confidence needed to pursue your goals. Eligibility For the purposes of this contest: - Eligible States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North...

Introduction The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum (SAWF) advances women’s careers in the automotive sector by promoting STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — among young women. SAWF aims to build confidence, practical skills, and professional ambition so students can pursue roles across the industry, from technicians to senior management. Program impact and history Since the scholarship program began in 2011, SAWF has awarded more than $516,500 in financial support. The organization expands its reach through industry fundraising and professional events to close the gender gap in STEM careers. Who is eligible - Applicants must identify as women. - Candidates...