Concord High School

The Dates to the Left are the Deadlines for scholarships:​

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• October 1 - FAFSA -Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens - www.fafsa.ed.gov - need FSA ID number first https://fsaid.ed.gov - Need tax papers to fill out

• October 1 - Arkansas State Lottery Funded Scholarships - www.adhe.edu - YOUniversal application - Deadline is June 1st

• October 2 - Wendy's High School Heisman - www.wendysheisman.com/ - participation in athletics required

• October 3 - U.S. Senate Youth Program - www.ussenateyouth.org/ - must be serving in an officer role

• October 25 - Horatio Alger - scholars.horatioalger.org - This program provide financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.

• October 31 - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship  www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org

• October 31 - Voice of Democracy Scholarship  https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

• November 5 - Elks Club Most Valuable Student Scholarship www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

• November 15 - Hagan Scholarships are awarded up to $40,000. Must have a 3.50 gpa on 4.00 scale, 23 or higher ACT, and require financial assistance in order to attend college.  https://haganscholarships.org/

• November 23 - Agriculture Scholarship Opportunity - Must be pursuing an agricultural related degree - soygrowers.com/award-programs/soy-scholarship/

• December 1 priority Final -postmark/February 2 - Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship - www.arkansasalumni.org/freshmanscholarships - must have a 3.60 GPA and an ACT score of 24 (1090 SAT)

• December 4 - License2HOWL scholarship - Full time Freshman on the Jonesboro Campus - 3.5 or above GPA - 23 or above ACT - www.astatealumni.org (Click ABOUT, then click SCHOLARSHIPS)

• December 15 - National School Plant Management Association - - http://www.theaaea.org/?page=ASPMASchAwards or paper copies are in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

• December 15 - Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators - Must have a 3.0 GPA and plan on working in the field of education - https://www.theaaea.org/o/aaea/page/scholarships--272

• December 15 - AXA Achivement Scholarship  https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

• December 15 - Burger King Scholarship - www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/WhatWeDo/ScholarsProgram

• December 31 - American Legion Oratorical Contest - Must make a speech - See Mr. Tarver for application.

• December 31 - January 31-Education Matters Scholarships - Go to this link to view multiple scholarship opportunities-https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships

• December 31 - Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship - Must submit an essay - See Mr. Tarver for application information or go to https://www.arksportshalloffame.com/scholarships 

• January 1 - FIRE Free Speech Essay - thefire.org/contest

• January 1 - Arkansas Chamber Singers - the scholarship will go to 2 Arkansas high school seniors through a competitive audition process - https://www.ar-chambersingers.org/vocal-choral-music-scholarship.html

• January 7 - GE - Reagan Foundation Scholarship - www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

• January 12 - Thea Performing Arts Scholarship  theafoundation.org/scholarships

• January 14 - Gates Millennium Scholars Program  www.gmsp.org/

• January 15 - Clinton Foundation Ideas Matter Essay Contest - www.clintonfoundation.org/ideasmatteressay

• January 19- Thea Visual Arts Scholarship   theafoundation.org/scholarships

• January 26 - Thea Creative Writing Scholarship  theafoundation.org/scholarships

• January 30 - Elks Club Legacy Award - Must be a child or grandchild of a living Elk member  www.elks.org/enf/scholars/legacy 

• January 31-Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship. Must be a graduating senior and played a AAA endorsed sport. Go to https://www.arksportshalloffame.com/scholarships . Essay required.

• February 1 - Governor's Distinguished Scholarship - ACT of 32 or higher - https://scholarships.adhe.edu/ - This is done through the YoUniversal Application. Application opens on October 1

• February 1 - A-State Privately Funded Scholarships www.astate.edu/a/finaid/types-of-finaid/scholarships/privately-funded-scholarships.dot

• February 1 - Arkansas Broadcasters Association Scholarship - Arkansas State University ONLY - http://www.astate.edu/college/liberal-arts/departments/communication/scholarships/index.dot

• February 1 - Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship - www.FFA.org/scholarships - Does not have to be a FFA member - must have at least a 2.5 GPA

• February 1 - Equitable AXA Achievement Community Award - https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

• February 4 - Prudential Spirit of Community Awards  - Must have participated in community service activities - https://spirit.prudential.com/

• February 18 - UCA Academic Scholarship Deadline - students must be admitted into UCA before they can be considered for an academic scholarship. Apply at https://uca.edu/admissions/apply/

• February 28 - P.E.O. Amelia Frankum Starlight Scholarship. Must be a Cleburne Co. female, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and attend college immediately after high school. Application in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

• February 28 - Arkansas Migrant Education Student Scholarship Award - Must be classified as Migrant - See Mr. Tarver for application.

• February 29 - Buick Achievers Scholarship - https://worldscholarshipforum.com/buick-achievers-scholarship/

• March 2 - Life Happens Scholarship - loss of a parent or guardian  www.lifehappens.org/life-lessons/

• March 6 - AAEA has multiple scholarships due at different times/months. Please visit this website to see all that may apply: https://www.theaaea.org/o/aaea/page/scholarships--272

• March 12-Arkansas Federal Credit Union Scholarship. The applicant must be a member or child of a member with Arkansas Federal in good standing. Please click this link for application: AFCU Scholarship

• March 12 - Felts B. Rector - Must attend a Cleburne County High School with 2.75 GPA. Applications in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

• March 13-Cleburne Co. Extension Homemakers Council Scholarship- For applications see Mr. Tarver's outer office. 

• March 14 - Ralph G. Norman Scholarship - awarded to an individual with a documented learning disability - See Mr. Tarver for application. 

• March 15 - American Legion - must be children or grandchildren of a Veteran or American Legionnaires - There is one for nursing and one for academics. See Mr. Tarver for an application.

• March 15-Cleburne Co. Extension Homemakers Council Scholarship-Must major in agriculture, home economics, medical, or teaching. Applications and information can be obtained from Mrs. Sartain, Mr. Hartwick, or Mr. Tarver. Applications will always be in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

• March 15-AgHeritage Farm Credit Services. Must be a child or grandchild of AgHeritage Farm Credit Services stockholder: customers. Go to https://www.agheritagefcs.com/community/scholarships for application.

• March 15 - Alpha Delta Kappa - $500 scholarship for females wanting to major in education - See Mr. Tarver for an application.

• March 16 - www.arkpublichealth.org/scholarships.php

• March 16 - Alphi Chi Vikette Society, Inc.'s Scholarship - Must be female and entering the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff - See Mr. Tarver for application. 

• March 16- Thea Poetry Slam Scholarship  theafoundation.org/scholarships

• March 28 - AAA/Centennial Bank Scholar Program - 3.0 GPA, 21 or above on ACT, Must be a student-athlete.  See Mr. Tarver for application or to to link: http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Scholarship/cenbankform1617.pdf​

• March 28 - AAA/State Farm Scholar-Athlete Program - 3.0 GPA 21 or above on ACT, Must be a student-athlete.  See Mr. Tarver for application or see link: http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Scholarship/SFFORM17.pdf

• March 30 - Odenza Marketing Group Summer Scholarshhip - odenzascholarships.com - GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• March 31 - Arkansas Academy of Hair Design Scholarship  - www.arkhairacademy.com

• March 31-Shelter Insurance Foundation Scholarship-must pursue a degree program at a University/college/tech school. Paper copies of the application will be in Mr. Tarver's outer office. Guaranteed one winner from Concord to receive $2000.

• April 1 - Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation - www.ualr.edu/lsamp/

• April 1 - University Science Scholars Program - For students interested in majoring in biology, chemistry, and earth sciences - ualr.edu/cos/ussp/

• April 1 - Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry - Must have a B average through high school. See Mr. Tarver for application. 

• April 1 - Arkansas Activities Association - must have a 3.5 and 21 on ACT and participate in athletics - See Mr. Tarver for application.

• April 1 - R. Preston Woodruff https://asla.info/scholarship ...Multiple drawings for $1000 scholarship.

• April 1 - ASPMA Scholarship - ACT 19 or higher - GPA 3.0 or higher - http://www.theaaea.org/?page=ASPMASchAwards or paper copies are in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

• April 3-First Electric Scholarship Program-Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to area high school seniors. To apply, the seniors must be scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2017, and their parents or guardians must be members of First Electric. Scholarship applications will be available at http://www.firstelectric.coop/community/scholarships on February 1.

• April 7 - Society of American Military Engineers - Architecture or Engineering. See Mr. Tarver for application. 

• April 8 - Arkansas Rural Ed Association - http://arkansasruraled.com//index.php?pageID=13822 

• April 15 (priority deadline)- Horatio Alger Associaiton Career & Technical Scholarship Program - https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/

• April 16 - Ernest Whitelaw-Don Kinney Scholarship - must be of Native American decent - See Mr. Tarver's outer office for paper form or visit www.arindianctr.org and click on applications/forms.

• May 15 - SunTrust Off To College Financial Aid Program-Can help to understand their scholarship and loan programs - https://www.suntrust.com/resource-center/personal-finances/college

• May 15 - MCO Scholarship www.missioncreekortho.com/orthodontists.php

• June 1 - Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship - For students interested in pursuing a fashion degree - www.fashion-schools.org - Scholarship is located at the bottom of the page.

• June 1 - Aspiring Animation Professional - For students interested in pursuing an animation career path - www.animationcareerreview.com

• June 1 - Academic Challenge Scholarship - www.adhe.edu (Can start filling out on Jan. 1)

• June 1 - Arkansas AGC Undergraduate Scholarship - must be seeking a career in a construction related field (engineering, architecture, etc.)  https://www.agc.org/learn/education-and-research-foundation/scholarship-program

• June 1 - Arkansas Chapter of Associated General Contractors' Education Foundation - Interested in construction or related fields - See Mr. Tarver for application. 

• June 1 - Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship - Must be pursuing a business degree - Apply:http://www.onlinembareport.com/ 

• June 20 - Arkansas Game & Fish Conservation Scholarship - www.agfc.com - under the Education tab

• June 15 - Global Lift Equipment Scholarship - Must submit a short story and have a GPA of 2.5 or greater - Apply: www.usedforkliftsalberta.ca 

• June 30 - Lift Parts Express Scholarship www.forkliftpartstexas.com - must write essay, 3.0 GPA or above

• June 30 -  Nursing Schools Almanac - http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com - Must be interested in pursing nursing as your major.

• August 31 - Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship - www.physicaltherapyfairbanks.com/physical_therapy_fairbanks.php

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Buick Achievers Scholarship Program-Deadline is February 29, 2020-High School Seniors that are planning to major in engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry may apply by going to www.buickachievers.com

 

 

The American Legion Coudret Trust and Garner Trust Scholarships-Deadline is March 14, 2020 -http://www.arlegion.org/programs/scholarships/coudret_garner_trust.html

 

 

Cleburne Co. Extension Homemakers Council Scholarship-Deadline is March 15, 2020-Must major in agriculture, home economics, medical, or teaching. Applications and information can be obtained from Mrs. Sartain, Mr. Hartwick, or Mr. Tarver. Applications will always be in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

 

Heber Springs Folklore Society Music Scholarship-Deadline to turn materials into Mr. Tarver is March 31, 2020-Must have a minimum GPA of 2.80, must live in Cleburne Co. or the surrounding Counties, and must enter or attend college. The two awards are for $1000. Paper applications are available in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

 

OPTIMIST CLUB ORATORICAL CONTEST-It is time for students to participate in the annual Optimist Oratorical Contest. The contest is open to area boys and girls who will be under 18 on October 1, 2018. Completed entry forms, found in Mr. Tarver's outer office, must be received no later than March 21, 2020. The local first-place winners will also be advanced to the Zone contest. Zone winners will be advance to the District contest to be held Saturday April 23rd at the Central Baptist College in Conway where they will compete for a $2500 Scholarship. District winners will advance to the Regional Contest where they will compete for a $5000 scholarship.Regional winners will advance to the Internatioal Contest where they will compete for a $10,000 Scholarship.

 

First Electric Trust Scholarship Program-Deadline is due before or on April 1, 2020. Five $2000 scholarships to be awarded to seniors whose parents or guardians are members of First Electric Cooperative. Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on the 4.0 scale through the first semester of their senior year. Paper copies are available in Mr. Tarver's outer office, or students/parents may go to http://www.firstelectric.coop/pdfs/2016%20Scholarship%20Application(1).pdf to print the application.

 

Baptist Health Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship-Awarded to seniors in our area that will pursue a course of study in nursing or health related profession. Financial need will be considered. Deadline is April 1, 2020. Paper applications are available in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

 

R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarship- The Arkansas Student Loan Authority awards a minimum of twenty $1,000 scholarships each year to seniors and current college students in Arkansas. Deadline is April 1, 2020. Each year, one of the scholarships drawn will be renewable for up to four years. Seniors, please enter the scholarship drawing by clicking this link http://www.fundmyfuture.info/ScholarshipSearch/WoodruffScholarship

 

Cleburne Co. Rotary Club Scholarship-Deadline is April 17, 2020-Awarded to 8 students in Cleburne Co. in the amount of $1250.00. Paper applications are available in Mr. Tarver's outer office. Students should answer all questions, even if it's answered by N/A.

 

Society of American Military Engineers-Deadline is the application must be received no later than April 7, 2020. Must major in Architecture or construction-related engineering programs (e.g. civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, environmental, etc.). Paper copies of the application are available in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

 

Ernest Whitelaw-Don Kinney American Indian Scholarship-In order to be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must be of documentable Native American descent from a federally recognized tribe. The documentation required is a CDIB (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood) card or tribal enrollment documentation from a federally recognized tribe. A copy must be furnished with the application. Students/Parents may call 1-800-441-4513 for further details. Deadline is April 15, 2020. Paper copies are in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

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Felts B. Rector Scholarship-Applicants need only to apply and meet 3 eligibility requirements: 1. Be a graduating senior from a Cleburne County High School, 2. Have a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and 3. Plan to attend a four year Arkansas college. Deadline is April 14, 2020. Paper applications are in Mr. Tarver's outer office.

 

Batesville Optimist Club Scholarship-Each year Batesville Optimist club awards two $250 scholarships to area High School Seniors. Applications can be found in Mr. Tarver's outer office. Along with the application each student must also return a copy of their current transcript and an essay telling them more about themselves. The primary criteria they use in awarding the scholarships is the Optimist Creed. They try and assess the involvement of the students in their school, church and community. Deadline is April 19, 2020.

 

Safe Arkansas Scholarship and Video Contest-Deadline is April 24, 2020.

http://www.levarlaw.com/call-entries-2016-safe-arkansas-scholarship-video-contest.html

 

Kristen Martin Memorial Scholarship-Criteria: 1. Be a senior at Concord High School. 2. Need financial assistance for the pursuit of his/her continued education. 3. Exemplify good character, citizenship, and have adequate achievement in high school. Applications can be found in Mr. Tarver's outer office. Deadline is Monday, May 2, 2020.