NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The Society of American Military Engineers- Arkansas Post
State
2 @ $1,000 each
Deadline: March 31
Graduating Arkansas high school senior, plan to major in an architectural or construction-related engineering program at a 4-5 year college, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Separate application available in the scholarship office, transcript, letter of recommendation, 200 word essay.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Omicron Zeta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Second Chance Scholarship
Regional
$500-$1,000
Deadline: April 1
Graduating senior in Benton or Washington county, minimum 2.7 GPA, students who experience financial difficulty from having limited income, letter of recommendation affirming the applicant’s financial hardship.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity- Omicron Zeta Lambda Chapter Academic Excellence Scholarship
Regional
$500-$1,000
Deadline: April 1
Graduating senior in Benton or Washington county, minimum 2.7 GPA, academic excellence, community and extra-curricular involvement, financial need.
Artistic Discovery High School Art Contest
State
$1,500 per year to Savannah College of Art and Design
Deadline: April 16
Third Congressional District high school students, grades 9- 12 eligible, artcontest, winner will be eligible to compete for a $1,500 scholarship per year to the Savannah College of Art and Design, have artwork hung in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol
Information available in scholarship office
Arkansas State University- Arkansas Promise Scholarship
College
up to $1,500 per academic year
Deadline: June 1
Graduating high school senior, Arkansas resident admitted to Arkansas State University, minimum 22 ACT, minimum 3.0 GPA, must be an Arkansas Academic Challenge/Lottery Scholarship recipient, leadershiphttp://www2.astate.edu/a/student-affairs/finaid/financial-aid-information/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/ ark_promise.dot
Cherokee Nation Scholarship Program
Regional
Amount varies
Deadline: June 11
Graduating senior, must have a Cherokee Tribal Citizenship card, for other requirements see www.cherokee.org - go to “check it out” box to the right
National Federation of Women Legislators-National Rifle Association National Essay Contest
National
$3,000
Deadline: July 30
Female high school junior or senior planning to attend college, essay contest
Must submit an Essay Contest Verification Form prior to the submission, must be able to attend the entire NFWL Annual Conference Nov. 18-22 (travel and lodging paid by NFWL)
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