Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students

Little Rock, Ark. (Feb. 17, 2026) – Scholarships are now available for eligible Arkansas students through Arkansas Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors.

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The Foundation has a scholarship portal with a quiz to help applicants determine scholarship eligibility.

“For nearly 50 years, Arkansas Community Foundation has worked alongside generous individuals and organizations to help students pursue higher education,” said Jessica Ford, president and CEO of Arkansas Community Foundation. “Our donors make these scholarships possible by shaping each opportunity, and we’re honored to steward the application and awarding process, connecting their generosity with students ready to take the next step.”

Scholarships can be found on the Foundation’s online scholarship portal. For scholarships awarded specifically for a certain school, community or interest-area, applicants should contact their local Community Foundation affiliate office or speak with their school counselor. A list of Foundation affiliate offices can be found at www.arcf.org/affiliates.

Scholarships that are available statewide include:

• Advancing Careers in Transportation Scholarship, provides a scholarship to students who plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field in Arkansas

• Alexa Montez Memorial Scholarship, for a graduating senior who demonstrates community involvement, passion, teamwork, leadership, and enthusiasm for achieving group goals

• Anne Pressly Scholarship, to memorialize the legacy of Anne Pressly and support students who plan to pursue a career in Journalism

• Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship, for students who are children of Arkansans who lost their life in service in the state, nation or community

• Barbara Mashburn Memorial Scholarship, provides a scholarship for a graduate of an Arkansas high school pursuing an education as a vocalist

• Clay and Margaret Godfrey Memorial Agricultural Scholarship, for students enrolled in college pursuing a degree in agricultural science.

• East Student Scholarship, provides a scholarship to a graduating senior with a minimum of 100 hours of community service as part of their participation in an EAST program.

• Elizabeth G. Redman Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students who are members of or active in the Republican Party of Arkansas

• Herchel and Melba A. Fildes Scholarship, provides a scholarship to students studying nursing and attending Harding University in Searcy or Arkansas State University in Beebe

• Lillian McGillicuddy Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students involved in the Young Republicans organization

• Marie and Bob Marshall Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students who are members of or active in the Republican Party of Arkansas

• Mary Lowe Good Scholarship, provides a scholarship to a graduating senior with a minimum of 100 hours of community service as part of their participation in an EAST program.

• Merwin T. and Agnes Bowman Nursing Scholarship, for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree from a qualified institution

• Poultry Federation Scholarship, provides scholarships to students pursuing a degree related to the poultry industry

• Robert P. Atkinson Hospital Leadership and Scholarship, provides a scholarship to students pursuing an advanced degree with an emphasis in healthcare and/or hospital administration

• Ryan Mondy D.A.S.H. Memorial Scholarship provides a scholarship to a graduating senior who is a cancer survivor or patient or whose sibling is a cancer patient or has lost his or her battle with cancer. A parent’s cancer diagnosis does not meet the eligibility criteria.

To apply, and for more information about these and other scholarships, visit  www.arcf.org/scholarships. You may also contact Jane Jones at jjones@arcf.org or call 501-372-1116.

Deadlines for scholarship applications differ and can be found on the scholarship portal.

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For 50 years, Arkansas Community Foundation has helped Arkansans turn local generosity into statewide impact. Since 1976 the Community Foundation has made more than $600 million in grants to support Arkansas communities and manages more than $1 billion in assets. As part of its 50th anniversary year, the Foundation is making transformational statewide grants and ushering in new leadership to guide its long-term vision for impact. Working through 29 local affiliates, the Foundation partners with donors, professional advisors, nonprofits and community leaders to engage people, connect resources and inspire solutions to build stronger Arkansas communities, forever.