Scholarship Application

2020-2021 Academic Year
Your Application is NOT COMPLETE
until all additional documents have been received by the Financial Aid Office.
Incomplete applications are not considered for awards .
DEADLINE for all submissions is March 1, 2021

Date of Birth *

Active Phone Number *

SouthArk Student ID or SSN *

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

E-mail (Use your SOUTHARK email address, if you have one) *

High School/GED *

Year of High School Graduation/GED *

Previous College(s) (if applicable), including concurrent

Dates Attended

As of 7/1/21 have you earned a bachelor's degree from a four-year university? *

I certify that the above statements are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. The College is authorized to make this information available to scholarship donors and the College scholarship committee.

Type your name in lieu of your signature *

Date *

Date

The following data is collected solely to determine your eligibility for SouthArk scholarships.

Gender *

Marital Status *

El Dorado Promise Student? *

Are you Hispanic or Latino? *

How do you identify yourself? Choose all that apply. *

African American White American Indian/Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Asian

Are you a US Citizen? *

Intended Major? *

Have you completed the FAFSA 2021-22 *

If yes, your EFC number

Is Spring 2021 your first semester at SouthArk? *

ALL SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE A SOUTHARK, HIGH SCHOOL, and/or PREVIOUSLY-ATTENDED COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT Some scholarships require letters of recommendation. Some scholarships require essays. Please select the scholarships for which you are applying. Be sure to read the criteria for each of your selections for additional documents that may be needed. Scholarships with an asterisk (*) require such additional documents . Mouse over the scholarship for scholarship requirements and details. Your application IS NOT COMPLETE until the Financial Aid office received all additional documents. Incomplete applications are not considered for awards .

Attach all necessary documents (transcripts, letters of recommendation, essays).

Browse Files

Please select at least one scholarship

Please review scholarship requirements/eligibility prior to submitting the application.

Institutional Scholarships

President"s Scholarship *

Yes

GED Scholarship *

Yes

Valedictorian/Salutatorian *

Yes

Skillls USA *

Yes

HOSA *

Yes

Freshman Recognition * Scholarship

Yes

Part-time Academic Scholarship *

Yes

Miss Ouachita River Pageant

Yes

Student Ambassador Scholarship *

Yes

Foundation Scholarships

Alpha Xi Endowed Scholarship*

Yes

Michael Mahony/Bancorp South Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Dr. Kenneth Bridges Scholarship

Yes

Medical Center of South Arkansas/Betty White Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Jennifer Baine Endowed Scholarship

Yes

James M. Moore, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Robert R. Brown Scholarship

Yes

Neely Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Steve Cameron Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Dr. Kermit Parks Public Service Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Choral Scholarship (Full Tuition)

Yes

E.W. Pickering Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Choral Scholarship (Partial Tuition)

Yes

Pro Med Ambulance Scholarship *

Yes

Cornerstone Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Dora J. and John G. Ragsdale, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Charles E. Cowger Endowed Scholarship

Yes

REACH Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

El Dorado Civilian Golden Door Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Lucy Ring Academic Excellence Endowed Scholarship

Yes

El Dorado Jaycees Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Lucy Ring Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship: Fine Arts

Yes

Health Sciences Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Lucy Ring Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship: Full-time Choral Scholarship

Yes

William R. and Cacilia Howard Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Lucy Ring Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship: Part-time Choral Scholarship

Yes

Shirley Jean Hicks Russell AAFFD Memorial Scholarship

Yes

Simmons First Bank Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Island Memorial Scholarship

Yes

Mabel Stratton Powell Endowed Scholarship

Yes

James Family Endowed Scholarship

Yes

JoAn and Charles T. Skinner Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Langston Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Melba Tatom Nursing Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Omazel Lawson Endowed Scholarship

Yes

William Jammillous (Jay) Terry Scholarship *

Yes

Viviendo el Sueño (Living the Dream)

Yes

Jonathan M. Warren Memorial Scholarship *

Yes

Jodie Mahony Endowed Scholarship *

Yes

Dr. Ben T. Whitfield Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Mable and Emon Mahony Endowed Scholarship

Yes

Community Scholarships

The O.B. Clark Memorial Scholarship

Yes

The Albert W. Loftin Scholarship

Yes

Employee Club Scholarship

Yes

Kimberly Wood Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Yes

Tips for Essay Writing

Unless specific topics are required in your essay by a particular scholarship, keep these items in mind to assist you in writing a relevant and interesting essay.

What is your chosen area of study? Why did you choose it?

Why choose SouthArk?

What are your career plans?

Your application IS NOT COMPLETE until the Financial Aid office has received all additional documents by the March 1st deadline . Incomplete applications are not considered for awards . You may submit your additional documentation by mail, fax, or in person to the Financial Aid Office. SouthArk Financial Aid Office PO Box 7010 El Dorado, AR 71731 Fax: 870/864.7167scholarships @southark.edu

Questions/concerns may be emailed to scholarships@southark.edu