Scholarship Information
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Scholarships will be updated as information becomes available!
PHS School Code = 042000
AR Dept of Higher Education (Lottery Scholarship)
FAFSA - awards federal pell grants
Scholarship Searches:
Deadline | Scholarship | Who Can Apply? |
Open | McLarty Drives Education Scholarship |
Any Senior with at least a 3.0 GPA Will award 9 scholarships from Sept – May |
September 15 | Gates Scholarship | Scholarship for outstanding minority seniors, must be Pell eligible and have a 3.3 GPA |
September 27 | Niche Back to School Scholarship | Open to all seniors |
September 30 | Coca-Cola Scholarsip |
Open to Seniors with a 3.0 GPA |
September 30 | Future Mentors Scholarship |
Open to all Seniors Must write an essay about being a mentor or someone who has been a mentor to you (see website for specific details) |
September 30 | Sallie Mae Scholarship |
Open to all seniors Will also award scholarships in Oct, Nov, & Dec |
September 30 | Don’t Text & Drive Scholarship | Open to 9th-12th grade students, $1000 Scholarship |
September 30 | Be Bold Scholarship | Open to all Seniors |
September 30 | CollegeXpress Scholarship | Open to all Seniors |
Various deadlines! | National Society of High School Scholars | SEVERAL different scholarships with different qualifications and deadlines!! |
Opens in October (deadline Dec 1) |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship |
Open to Seniors Scholarship opens in October and only the first 10,000 applications will be considered!! |
October 15 | ASU-Jonesboro | ASU will start awarding Scholarships! |
October 15 | 7th Day Adventist Women’s Scholarship | Open to senior females who attend 7th Day Adventist Church |
October 17 |
Heisman High School Scholarship | Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and participate in athletics |
October 20 | US Senate Youth Program |
Juniors & Seniors who are currently serving in an elected or selected position, such as student government, class officer, 4H, or other organization Students will receive a free trip to Washington DC and a $10,000 Scholarship |
October 24
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AR School Board Association Student Essay / Speaking Contest |
Students will write an essay and present it on the following topic: Schools of the Future: If you Could Redesign Education, What Would It Look Like?” $250-$1,000 cash prize Only 1 student is allowed to submit an essay for our high school. Students need to turn in their essays to Mrs. Tolley by Oct 11th. If there is more than one applicant, PHS staff will decide on the applicant. |
October 30 | US Bank Scholarship | Open to any seniors who plan to attend college |
October 31 | Voice of Democracy Essay Competition |
Students in grades 9-12 can enter this essay competition, over $30,000 in scholarships will be given out |
Various deadlines – get started now! | Big Future Scholarship | Work on college planning and be entered into monthly drawings for scholarhsips!! |
January 5
These are art & performing scholarships, so you need to get to work now! |
THEA Foundation Scholarship |
Open to all Seniors Categories: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Writing, Film, Fashion Design 2025 Theme: Fluidity |
November 1 | Univ of AR | Priority Scholarship Deadline!! |
November 1 | Military Service Academy Nomination |
Students at least 17 years of age Citizen of the United State, legal resident of Arkansas |
November 7 | Regeneron Science Talent Search |
Open to all seniors Scholarships from $2,000 – $250,000 |
November 3 | Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | Students must be of Hispanic heritage and have at least a 3.0 GPA |
November 15 | Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship | Must be a high school musician |
November 15 | 10 Words or Less Scholarship | Open to all seniors, $1,000 Scholarship |
November 14 | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship | Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher, must plan to attend college after high school |
November 30 | Chick & Sophie Major Memorial Scholarship Duck Calling Contest |
Any 2024 Senior can participate November 24th at 11:00 am Scholarship Amounts – $5,000, $2,000, $1,250, and $750 For more information, check out the Facebook page: World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival You can also call the Stuttgart Chamber of Commerce for more info: 870-673-1602 |
Various deadlines | FFA Scholarships & Grants | various scholarships with different criteria & award amounts – check it out!! |
December 1 | Arkansas Tech |
Priority Scholarship Deadline
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December 1 | Hagan Scholarship Program | Must have 24 ACT & 3.75 GPA |
December 13 |
AAFC Scholarship | $1,000 Scholarship, open to seniors majoring in Education, must have 3.0 GPA |
December 1 | Ouachita Baptist | Scholarship Deadline!! |
December 16 |
Science Ambassador Scholarship | Open to female students majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or math field |
December 10 | Central Baptist College | Scholarship Deadline!! |
December 15 | G2 Overachievers Grant | Awarded to an individual who goes beyond their everyday jobs and responsibilities to give back to their community and improve the lives of others |
December 16 |
Burger King Scholars |
Open to students attending college or vocational/technical schools! Must have at least a 2.5 GPA |
December 15 Priority Deadline |
ATU Foundation Scholarships | Check out the different scholarships ATU offers through their Foundation (not academic scholarships) |
December 13 |
ATU Creative Writing Scholarship |
Any Senior is eligible to apply, must attend ATU, up to $1,500 Scholarship To enter, send a poem, a small group of poems, a short story, a novel chapter, or a piece of dramatic writing to the address provided below. The student's name, address, and phone number should be written on the back of each page of your mailed entry. Electronic entries can be sent to engl@atu.edu. Put “Creative Writing Contest” in the subject line. |
December 31 2025 Info Coming soon!! |
NRA Civil Rights Essay Contest | Must write an essay on “What does the 2nd Amendment mean to you?” |
December 31 | AR Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship |
Must attend an AR College or Junior College, must participate in athletics Only the first 100 essays will be considered!! |
December 31 | Imagine America Scholarship | 2.5 GPA or higher, financial need, voluntary community service |
January 10 | National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship |
Open to members of NWTF Go online and fill out the application...then print your application and turn in to Mrs. Debbie Lee! |
January 16 | BETA Club Scholarship |
Scholarships from $1,000 – $20,000 Based on Academic Excellence, Leadership, Commendable Character, School & Community Service, and Participation in National Beta Activities |
January 31 | DAR Society Scholarships | Over $4,000 in scholarships will be given out, must be a high school senior planning to attend a college or university, ACT score of 22 & 3.0 GPA |
Various Deadlines | FFA Scholarships & Grants | various scholarships with different criteria & award amounts |
Scholarships for February 2025 & after have NOT been updated for the 24-25 school year!! Please work on scholarships due in November, December, and January at this time!! |
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February 1 | ASU Private Scholarships | If you plan to attend ASU, check out these scholarships!! |
February 1 and after | AR Baptist Foundation Scholarships |
20 different scholarships offered – check them out! Mandy Coats Scholarship – open to student athletes who are active members of their churches |
February 1 Deadline!! | UALR Donaghey Scholars Program | Financial Aid packages between $75,000-$90,000, many factors are considered including essays, recommendation letters, student activities, personal interviews, GPA, and test scores |
February 14 | AACIA Scholarship | $1,000 to Seniors pursuing a degree in education |
February 16 | AR Assoc of Conservation Districts “Dave Ferguson” Scholarship |
Scholarship open to seniors who will be majoring in a conservation-related course of study Can compete for up to $1,000 at the state level!! |
Various Deadlines – Starting February 16 | Arkansas Assoc of Educational Administrators |
Various scholarships with different criteria and deadlines. Read through all of the different scholarships!! AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship – Feb 16 deadline – for seniors pursuing a career in education ASPMA Scholarship – March 1 deadline – for any senior who plan to attend further education AASBO Memorial Scholarship – April 1 deadline – for seniors who are children of AASBO members (AR Association of School Business Officials) TEL-AR Scholarship – March 1 deadline – for seniors whose parent is a member of TEL-AR AACTEA Scholarship – March 1 deadline – open to seniors who pursue further education, must be a completer in a vocational program of study AAESP Scholarship – April 1 deadline – open to seniors who are children of AAEA members CB Garrison Scholarship – Info Coming Soon! – open to seniors who are children of AAEA members (AR Assoc of Educational Administrators) AASSP Scholarship – May 1 deadline – for seniors whose parent is an AAEA member (AR Assoc of Educational Administrators)
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February 28 | Women’s Cyber Security Scholarship |
Must be a senior pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or information assurance Must have at least a 3.3 GPA |
February 28 |
AR Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities Scholarship | Scholarship for Arkansans with disabilities who are seeking higher education and/or vocational training |
February 29 |
(Weiss Lumber Scholarship) |
$1,000 Scholarship to a senior who plans to enroll in a trade school or construction management program |
AR Lottery Scholarship | Scroll down and Click the green YES button to create an account and get started! | |
March 1 | National School Plant Management Assoc Scholarship | $500-$1,500 Scholarships Available, Open to any senior |
March 1 | UALR Art School Scholarships | Open to seniors who plan to attend UALR and major in Art |
March 1 | Frame My Future Scholarship |
Open to all Seniors! Submit an original image of how you envision your future along with a short entry description. |
March 1 | UA Little Rock | Scholarship Deadline!! |
March 1 | Project Yellow Light | Create a billborad ad warning about the dangers of texting and driving. |
March 3 | Farm Credit of Western Arkansas Scholarship | Must be the child or grandchild of a current member of Farm Credit of Western Arkansas |
March 15 | Conway & Perry Counties Realtors Assoc Scholarship |
Open to any student who will be attending college or trade school $500 Scholarship |
March 19 | Elks Lodge Scholarship | Open to students whose parents or grandparents are members of the Elks Lodge |
March 25 *Local Scholarship* |
Fair Association Scholarship | Open to all seniors, participation in fair activities will be taken into consideration |
March 28 (Opens Feb 1st) |
Conway Regional Scholarship | For students who are pursuing a health related career field |
March 29 *Local Scholarship* |
James Breashears Memorial Scholarship | Open to all seniors!! |
March 31 |
Elite Welding Academy Welding Competition |
Deadline to Register is March 31, 2024 Competition is April 12, 2024 Competition Flyer (click here!) Scholarship Details (click here!) All participants receive a $500 Scholarship. Winners receive scholarships from $1,000-$15,000! |
March 31 |
Faulkner County Master Gardeners Scholarship | For students seeking degrees in plant science or related field including: Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape/Arch Design, and Turf Management |
March 31 | USMA/Blake Family Foundation Metric Awards | $2,500 Scholarship, Open to all Seniors |
March 31 | Kezian Science Scholarship |
$1,200 Scholarship Must be majoring in a science field and have a 3.0 GPA |
March 31 |
Automotive Aftermarket Foundation Scholarship | Scholarship for seniors planning to enroll in automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair programs |
March 31
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Ernest Whitelaw – Don Kinney Scholarship | $500 Scholarship, Must be a member of a federally recognized Native American Tribe |
AR Lottery Scholarship | Scroll down and Click the green YES button to create an account and get started! | |
April 1 | AAESP Scholarship | $1,000 to a Senior whose parent is currently employed as a certified educator in an AR Public School |
April 1 | AR Chamber Singers Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship | Open to seniors who plan to major in music |
April 1 | AFA’s Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship |
$5,000 Scholarship Applicants are asked to write an essay (1,500 word maximum) or submit a video no more than 4 minutes long, describing the impact of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness on themselves, their families or their communities, and what they have learned. |
April 1 | Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program | Scholarships for childhood cancer survivors |
April 1 | AR Community Foundation Scholarship |
Dozens of scholarships with various due dates!! Visit the Scholarship Portal, Create an account, Complete the Eligibility Quiz to help you sort through the scholarship opportunities!! Some of the scholarships include the following: · Abigail Robertson Scholarship, provides a scholarship for female students pursuing a business degree at a college or university in Pulaski County · Advancing Women in Transportation Scholarship, provides a scholarship to female students who plan to pursue a career in a transportation related field in Arkansas · Anne Pressly Scholarship, to memorialize the legacy of Anne Pressly and support a graduating high school senior woman who plans 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 · East Student Scholarship, provides a scholarship to a graduating senior who attends any high school with 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, Arkansas or Arkansas State University in Beebe · Lillian McGillicuddy Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students who are members of the Arkansas Federation of Young Republicans or are active in the Republican Party of Arkansas · Marie and Bob Marshall Republican Party of Arkansas Scholarship, for students who are members of or active in the Republican Party of Arkansas · 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 and attending a school in the University of Arkansas system, Arkansas State University system, Arkansas Tech University or Southern Arkansas University · 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 scholarships to graduating seniors whose lives have been affected by cancer |
April 1 | AASFAA Scholarship | $500 Scholarship open to all seniors |
April 1 | Mandy Coats Scholarship Fund | Must be an active member of a church and a 2.0 GPA |
April 1 | Project Yellow Light Scholarship | Create a video or radio ad warning about the dangers of texting and driving. |
April 1 | Charles Stover Memorial Scholarship |
Open to students pursuing a technical degree or certificate with a 2.0 GPA Must attend UACCM |
April 1 | Christian Clinic Nursing Scholarship |
Open to students pursuing Nursing with a 2.5 GPA Must attend UACCM |
April 1 | Clarence Cecil Janes Scholarship | Open to student majoring in Welding Technology at UACCM |
April 1 | Dr Ernest P Griffin Jr Endowment Scholarship |
Open to students pursuing an Associate’s degree with a 2.5 GPA Must attend UACCM |
April 1 | Farmers and Merchants Bank Scholarship | Must have a 2.0 GPA and attend UACCM |
April 1 | Fayetteville Shale Scholarship | Open to students majoring in Industrial Mechanics & Maintainance Technology at UACCM, 2.75 GPA |
April 1 | Fayetteville Shale Scholarship (merit based) | Open to students majoring in Industrial Mechanics & Maintainance Technology at UACCM, 3.25 GPA |
April 1 | Green Bay Packaging Toad Suck Daze Technical Program Scholarship | Open to students in pursuit of a technical or professional degree or certificate at UACCM |
April 1 | Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship | Open to all seniors pursuing a career in heavy equipment operation |
April 1 | R Preston Woodruff Scholarship |
Open to all Seniors!! Scroll down to the The College Quiz Click on Take the Quiz |
April 1 | AAA/Centenial Bank Scholarship |
$1,000 Scholarship, Must have a 21 on the ACT and participate in AAA Athletics
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April 1 *Local Scholarship* |
Wayne Farms Scholarship | Open to children & grandchildren of Wayne Farms employees and producers |
April 5 | Carl Tapp Technician Scholarship | Scholarship is awarded towards a two semester (30 hour minimum) medium/heavy duty truck technician program from a school that is within the state of Arkansas. |
April 4 *Local Scholarship* |
$500 Scholarship, open to any senior | |
April 4 *Local Scholarship* |
Open to seniors pursuing a career in farming or agricultural related field | |
April 4 *Local Scholarship* |
Open to all seniors | |
April 4 *Local Scholarship* |
Open to seniors planning to attend the University of Arkansas, pursuing a STEM related field | |
April 1 | US Institute of Peace Scholarship |
$2,500 & $1,250 Scholarships Essay Contest |
April 8 | Hispanic Women’s Organization of AR Scholarship |
Open to students of Hispanic heritage |
April 12 *Local Scholarship* |
Perry County Cattlemen’s Assoc Scholarship | Must have a connection to PCCA, 2.75 GPA |
April 15 | The Bird Dog Foundation Scholarship Fund |
$1,500 & $1,000 Scholarships Must submit essay by April 15th |
April 15 | Scott & Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship |
Open to seniors with Type 1 Diabetes Must have a 3.0 GPA |
April 19 *Local Scholarship* |
Parents must be members of Farm Bureau | |
April 29 *Local Scholarship* |
Kris Rankin Memorial Scholarship | Open to all Seniors |
April 30 (updated application coming soon!!) |
National Poultry and Food Distributors Association Scholarship | $4,000 Scholarship for students whose parents are NPFDA members |
AR Lottery Scholarship | Scroll down and Click the green YES button to create an account and get started! | |
May 1 *Local Scholarship* |
$2,000 Scholarship Parent must be a member of First Electric Cooperative and student must have a 3.0 GPA |
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May 15 (updated application coming soon!) |
Trotter Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship | Must have a 2.5 GPA and pursue a degree in Culinary Arts, Baking / Pastry, or Hospitality |
June 15 | American Muscle Automotive Scholarship |
4 Scholarships @ $2,000 Available to students pursuing an automotive major |