College is expensive, but community scholarships are plentiful. The Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce partners with businesses every year to offer scholarships to local students. The Chamber released the list of businesses that are funding their scholarships for 2023: Arvest Bank, Bin There Dump That, Baldwin & Shell Construction, Bryant Family Pharmacy, Bryant FOP #80, […]
Lupton of Bauxite earns $129,000 ROTC scholarship to Lyon College
Special thanks for this article by Colton Strader A college student from Bauxite, Arkansas will be able to concentrate on his studies, after earning a large scholarship to Lyon College. The financial support is valued at approximately $129,000. The college hosted a scholarship ceremony to honor Eli C. Lupton, a freshman majoring in Business […]
16 in Saline County receive Single Parent scholarships for Spring
Sixteen single parent college students in Saline County were just awarded scholarships for the 2023 Spring semester. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awarded 383 scholarships to single parents across the state for the Spring 2023 semester. Totaling just under $400,000, the scholarships are combined with services, such as mentoring and financial planning. One from […]
Bauxite groups to give $2,000 scholarships to two seniors
The Bauxite Old-Timers and The Bauxite Class of 1965 will each award a $2000 scholarship to a graduating Bauxite senior again this year. The two scholarships are virtually identical in application process and funding. The similarities….. Both require completion of a short simple application. Both have the deadline of April 15, 2023. Both have a value of […]
Master Gardeners to award $1,000 scholarship in 2023
The Saline County Master Gardeners will award a scholarship to one worthy student in 2023. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to major in a horticulture or agricultural related field. The award amount is $1,000. Obtain your application from your school counselor, or from the Saline County Extension office. If […]
Junior Auxiliary offers $3,000 scholarship for a Saline County student
The Junior Auxiliary of Saline County has established scholarship funds for the purpose of assisting students who are exceptional or in need to continue their education. This scholarship is open to students in Saline County seeking to further their education. This $3,000.00 scholarship is for graduating high school seniors planning to continue traditional postsecondary education […]
Farm Bureau to give 4 scholarships in Saline County
The Saline County Farm Bureau announce that it’s time for their annual scholarship program. The organization will award four students each with a $500 scholarship. Call the office to request a scholarship application form. The number is 501-315-0676. The deadline to turn in your application to the office is March 31st. See the list with […]
Apply for this $1500 athletic scholarship in Arkansas by April 12, 2023
Saline County athletes have applied and received this scholarship in the last two years. This year it could be your high school senior. The Rock City Running-Kinco Constructors 2023 Student Athlete Scholarship is valued at $1,500. Emma Selph was awarded the scholarship in 2021, and Abigail McElhaney received it in 2022. They are both Benton […]
Deadline for students to apply for Hurricane Creek FCU Scholarship is May 1st
Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union will award five $1,000 college scholarships to students in 2023. Student must be a 2023 graduating high school senior at the time entry is submitted. Student must be a resident of Saline County. Be an active member of HCFCU, where the student is the primary account holder. If you are […]
Single Parent Scholarship recipient in Benton inspires clients to find inner beauty
Rachel Childers gushes gratitude for the support she received from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. While attending Benton Beauty Academy, the aid covered nearly all her tuition for the yearlong program. This allowed her to spend more time with her 10-year-old son, Gabe, because she didn’t have to work full-time while attending trade school. “As a […]