Foundation Scholarships

Degree or certificate-seeking student. Scholarship award based on need of funds for outstanding balance of tuition, fees, or books. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students based on the following:

Grant I awards funds for tuition, fees, books, or supplies for two semesters with priority consideration given to students in the nursing program, but not limited to nursing students. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

Grant II awards funds for tuition, fees, books, or supplies for two semesters with priority consideration given to students over the age of 25 who have established an associate/certificate degree plan. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students enrolled in allied health programs to assist with educational-related expenses. Scholarship based on need and academic performance. Scholarship applicants enrolled in a degree or certificate program and demonstrate need and academic potential considered for the award. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students enrolled in a nursing program, including the Certified Nursing Assistant program. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include students seeking a nursing degree or an Associate of Arts degree with a focus in science, math, or medical-related field.  Scholarship applied toward the cost of tuition, books, and fees and based on financial need and academic ability. Scholarship funds awarded annually and may be renewed for a second year.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students majoring in communications, radio/television/film, aviation, medical field, nursing, or medical-related studies.  Students must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence.  Scholarship covers tuition, books, fees, and other educational-related costs. Students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average are eligible for scholarship renewal for the second year. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include nursing students and award based on need and academic performance. Priority for the scholarship award will be for students in Polk County. Scholarship applied toward the cost of tuition and awarded annually. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The award is designated for a nursing student from Polk County.  Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The grant qualifications include priority consideration given to students based on the following criteria:

Grant I awards funds to students from Polk County based on financial need.  Scholarship applied to tuition, books, and fees for two semesters.

Grant II awards funds to students based on need and academic performance. Students must be Cove, Vandervoort, Hatton, or Wickes, or who graduated from Wickes, Van-Cove, or Cossatot River High School. Grant applied to tuition, books, and fees for two semesters. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include current Mena High School graduates. Scholarship award based on financial need and academic performance. Scholarship applied toward cost of tuition and may be renewed for a second year with the demonstration of a 2.5 grade point average and successful completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualification include consideration given to students who are Vietnam Veterans, students who are Veteran of foreign wars, students who are Veterans or dependent or descendent of priority all listed above.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students majoring in the medical field or business administration. Students must demonstrate academic ability and economic need. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The purpose of this fund is to provide grant or scholarship to students from Scot County (including non-traditional students). Priority of the scholarship are nursing, machine tool technology, and general studies. The grant or scholarship may be renewed the second year with a 2.75 GPA in nursing and general studies or a 2.5 GPA in machine tool technology.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who demonstrate financial need and majoring in the field of communications as related.  If there are no communication majors applying for the grant or if the earnings for distributions exceed the awards granted to communications majors, the grant gives second priority to students majoring in engineering (greatest priority given to those majoring in engineering associated with the communications industry).  The grant gives third priority to business administration majors. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who are in their sophomore year and a graduate of Oden or Mena High School. Students must demonstrate leadership skills and academic potential. Applicants who are sophomore students and meet the leadership and academic potential criteria but are not graduates of Oden or Mena may also be considered for the award. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who are veterans or active duty military personnel or their spouses or children based on established criteria. Applicants who are degree-seeking but do not meet a priority category may also be considered for the award. Grant applied to the cost of tuition, books, fees and other educational-related costs. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to nursing students to complete their education and based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include students who are descendants or dependents of current employees of F.M. Dix Co Inc. or Brodix, Inc. Scholarship award applied toward the cost of tuition, based on financial need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to Polk County students that are members and/or family (dependent students) are members of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative but not limited to students that do not meet the criteria. Scholarship award based on financial need and applied toward the cost of tuition, fees, books, and educational-related expenses. Scholarship funds awarded annually.  

The grant qualifications include support for student participation in entrepreneurial related activities, provide equipment or supplies for the Entrepreneurship Program, or provide supplemental scholarship aid to students who have a special interest in entrepreneurism. Financial need will be a consideration for the grant. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The grant is designed to provide funds to support the operation of the Machine tool Technology program through the purchase of materials, supplies, tools, or training.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students from the Ouachita Mountain areas of rural Arkansas and rural Oklahoma, including Idabel or Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Scholarship based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded annually. 

The scholarship qualifications include a current Mena High School graduate. The scholarship shall not exceed the cost of tuition for two semesters. Scholarship award based on financial need, academic performance, and demonstrated commitment to their program of study. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include majoring in science, art or music; however, its is not limited to students in these area. The grant is based on need and academic performance.

The scholarship qualifications include for a degree-seeking student who is a current graduate of Waldron High School, pursuing an education-related degree or teaching field, Bilingual, a non-traditional student from Scot County pursuing an education-related degree, or a resident of Scott County pursuing a degree.

The scholarship qualifications include the student must be in the Licensed Practical Nurse pursuing a certificate to be a Registered Nurse. At the time of time of the scholarship award, the student must fulfill the minimum requirements for acceptance into the RN program and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must maintain 3.0 grade point average to continue receiving this scholarship in subsequent semesters.