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EACC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarship applications are due before classes start in the Fall semester. Specific deadlines are listed on the applications, so pay close attention to those.

Fill out EACC's General Scholarship Application to see if you qualify for any of the following scholarship opportunities:

Amanda Fogg Memorial Scholarship: This new scholarship assists a full-time sophomore level (minimum of 30 hours of college credit) student having maintained a cumulative minimum 2.5 GPA who graduated from a high school in St. Francis County. Applicants must show financial need.  The scholarship was established by Jeff and Rhonda Fogg in memory of their daughter, Amanda Fogg.  The award is $500 per semester, based on availability of funds to cover expenses of tuition, fees and books. 

Forrest City Education Teacher Scholarship: This scholarship assists a full-time sophomore (minimum of 30 hours of college credit) student who graduated from a high school in St. Francis County and is pursuing an Associate of Science in Education degree.  Applicants must have achieved and maintain a cumulative minimum 2.5 GPA.  The scholarship was established in 1998 with contributions from faculty and staff of the Forrest City School District and the Forrest City Education Foundation.  The award is $500 per semester, based on availability of funds to cover expenses of tuition, fees and books. 

The R.L. and Maurice Steward Memorial Endowed Scholarship: This new scholarship was established by Shelvy and Robbia Keglar in memory of her parents longtime residents of the Forrest City area. Maurice spent 43 years as local teacher who advocated for higher education and Robert was a local farmer. This scholarship assists a full-time EACC minority student who graduated from FCHS and is pursuing a degree in education. The award will be $500 based on availability of funds to cover expenses of tuition, fees and books.

General Education Scholarship: For full-time sophomores who plan to transfer to a 4-year institution after graduation. Student must possess a 3.0 GPA on all coursework with a minimum of 30 hours completed. Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $250 per semester.

Technical Education Scholarship: Awarded to a full-time sophomore in an Associate of Applied Science degree program. . Student must possess a 3.0 GPA on all coursework with a minimum of 30 hours completed. Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $250 per semester.

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship: Presented to a full-time sophomore who is 25 years of age or older. Student must possess a 3.0 GPA on all coursework (minimum of 24 hours). Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $250 per semester.

Eleanor B. and Harry E. Beasley Scholarship: Established in honor of Eleanor B. Beasley, longtime Board of Trustees member at EACC and her husband Harry E. Beasley. Recipients of the scholarship must be graduates of a high school in St. Francis County and must be a sophomore with a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. The scholarship will be awarded to students in the Fall and Spring terms at EACC. Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $250 per semester.

George P. and Alice H. Walker Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2004 through the estate of Mildred Sikes, daughter of George and Alice Walker and dedicated to the support of students at EACC pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in an Allied Health field. It is expected that these students will become practicing health care professionals and provide care for many others over their lifetime. Awarded to a full-time sophomore student with a minimum 3.00 GPA. Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $250 per semester.

Jessie Smith Swindle Scholarship: The family of Jessie Smith Swindle has established this scholarship in 2009 to honor her memory and to show support for nursing education which was such an important part of her life. At age 50, Jessie began her training to become an LPN. Once completed, she had a nursing career that spanned 22 years in Cross County, Arkansas. The Jessie Smith Swindle Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of her son, Mr. Ronald K. Swindle and his wife, Minette Clarke-Swindle. The Jessie Smith Swindle Nursing Scholarship is dedicated to assisting an EACC nursing student from Cross County with financial need who plans to attend as a full-time nursing student. The award is $1000 per academic year, based on availability of funds to cover expenses of tuition, fees, books and supplies.

The Burt-Davis Nursing Scholarship: The Burt-Davis Scholarship is established through the East Arkansas Community College Foundation to benefit a student who is accepted in the college's nursing program. This scholarship was established by Ms. Marguerite L. Burt of Wynne in memory of her mother, Mrs. Bertha Davis Burt and grandmother, Mrs. Sally Stephens Davis. The award is $500 per semester, based on availability of funds to cover expenses of tuition, fees, books and supplies.

Giny Blankenship Memorial Nursing Scholarship: The family of Giny Blankenship has chosen to honor her memory by establishing the Giny Blankenship Memorial Scholarship. This scholar-ship was created to help insure others the opportunity to realize their dream of serving others through nursing. Giny Blankenship was a successful cosmetologist and caring for people was second nature to her. This award is $250 per semester, based on availability of funds, to cover expenses of tuition, fees, and books.

Dr. John W. Alderson III Business Scholarship: The purpose of the Dr. John W. Alderson, III Business Scholarship is to assist a full-time sophomore student pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in a Business/Technology field. Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $500 per semester.

Jimmy and Patsy Burns Memorial Scholarship: The Jimmy and Patsy Burns Memorial Scholarship is for an incoming freshman who is a graduate of Palestine-Wheatley High School. The student must have a 2.0 GPA. Awarded in the fall for the academic year, $750 per semester.

Dr. Coy Grace Scholarship: The Coy Grace School to Work Scholarship is awarded to a  student who has completed a program of study in the Eastark Secondary Career Center (ESCC) and/or to a student seeking a certificate or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. The award is $250 per semester or term based on availability of funds.

Nicole Bennett Memorial Scholarship: The Nicole Bennett Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an EACC cosmetology student. The Nicole Bennett Memorial Scholarship was established by the generosity of Nicole's friends and family as a way to honor her memory through the hopes and dreams of well-deserving scholarship recipients. The award is $500 per semester for two students, based on availability of funds. Maximum award is for one academic year.

Community Leader Scholarship: The Community Leader Scholarship was created to assist students who have demonstrated leadership skills in the community. The scholarship is for entering freshmen at EACC with no more than 18 hours of college credit. In addition, the student must have achieved and maintained a cumulative minimum 3.0 GPA.  The student must be a current volunteer in projects or organizations that focus on community service and volunteerism.  The award is $250 per semester based on availability of funds.

Jarratt Family Scholarship: The Jarratt Family Scholarship Endowment Fund has been established to provide scholarships for the educational expenses for students attending East Arkansas Community College. To be eligible for the scholarship students must have earned 24 college credit hours; be enrolled for and continue to pursue a degree as a full-time student, and have achieved and maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Special consideration may be given to first generation college students or students who have had an interruption in their education. Applicants must be a resident of a county where a branch or office of First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas is located. Award is up to $1,000 for an academic year. Applications must be submitted by April 15th.

First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas Scholarship: Established as an endowment fund to honor former members of the board, the First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas scholarship will be awarded to one or more fulltime sophomore students (completed 30 hours toward a degree) with GPAs of at least 3.0 Applicants must reside in a county served by an office or branch of the bank. Applications must be submitted by April 15th.

The Walter N. Moorehead Sr. Scholarship: First-time entering students who are planning to receive a transfer degree from EACC then transfer to the
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The $500.00 scholarship will primarily assist with tuition, fees and textbooks for a
maximum of $250.00 per semester. The recipient must maintain a 2.50 grade point average. Applications must be submitted by April 15th.

EACC Academic Achievers Scholarship: The East Arkansas Community College Academic Achievement Waiver will cover the recipient’s full tuition for the fall semester and is renewable at EACC for subsequent semesters provided the recipient continues to meet qualifications. The waiver will remain in effect until a student has completed his or her degree (for a maximum of 64 hours or the total hours required for the specific major). Waiver recipients must enter East Arkansas Community College by the fall semester following high school graduation. An ACT score report is required to apply and applications are due in the Financial Aid Office by April 15th. The waiver amount is allocated for tuition only for students who graduate from high schools within the EACC service area may be eligible for an Academic Achievement Waiver.  The following guidelines will apply for eligibility for the academic achievement waiver:
1.  The student must enroll at EACC by the fall semester following graduation from high school.  To continue receiving the waiver enrollment must be continuous during each long semester until graduation.  The Academic Achievement Waiver may apply to summer semesters.
2.   An ACT composite score of 23 or greater and a score of 19 or greater on two of the individual tests will result in a 100% tuition waiver.  
3.  An ACT composite score of 19 or greater and a score of 19 or greater on two of the individual tests will result in a 50% tuition waiver.
There will be only one tuition waiver or scholarship from College funds awarded per student, but the student may select the option that provides the greatest financial assistance. Application deadline is April 15.

EACC Nursing Program Scholarship Application

The Honors Program at EACC: Honors classes provide an environment that challenges motivated students. The scholarship includes a full tuition and a book stipend for Honors Program students who maintain a minimum 3.00 GPA. All honor students must participate in a one-hour Interdisciplinary Honors Seminar per semester. Students must also take at least one additional three-hour honors class each semester as designated in the printed class schedule. Honor students will travel to a variety of cultural events, seminars, and related enrichment activities. To apply for acceptance into the Honors Program, students must be degree seeking and meet one of the following criteria:

High school GPA of 3.50 or greater or GED score of 601 or greater

Score of 23 or higher on the ACT with the following minimum scores:

English          19

Reading         19

Math              19

Minimum SAT 1050

GPA of 3.50 or better on 15 transferable college credits

For more information, contact the Honors Program Chair at 633-4480 extension 436.

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