Rachel Childers gushes gratitude for the support she received from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. While attending Benton Beauty Academy, the aid covered nearly all her tuition for the yearlong program. This allowed her to spend more time with her 10-year-old son, Gabe, because she didn’t have to work full-time while attending trade school. “As a […]
Single Parents can apply for this Scholarship until March 15th
If you’re a single parent looking to pay for college classes, apply for this annual scholarship until March 15th. Eligible single parents are invited to apply for Summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single […]
Broadway family establishes ASU System scholarship for Saline County Career Tech students
Family and friends of the late Charles and Bertha Broadway of Bryant have established the Charles and Bertha Broadway Memorial Scholarship to honor their lives and their recognition of the importance of education to their family. The endowed gift, made possible by memorial contributions and the family, creates the first-ever Arkansas State University System scholarship. […]
Secretary of Education extends student loan payment pause during court battle for debt relief
College students with debt may still get some relief, according to a statement released by the U.S. Secretary of Education on Wednesday. In August, President Joe Biden and Secretary Miguel Cardona announced a plan to provide a one-time, pandemic-connected debt relief to over 40 million Americans with federal student loans. Since making the application available, […]
Student loan debt relief sounds great, unless you get scammed
It’s been so much in the news lately that it’s hard not to know about the debt relief program for college student loans. Since the application process is due to begin in October, the Department of Education issued advice on how to protect yourself from scammers who want to take advantage of student loan borrowers. […]
Benton athlete chosen for scholarship from Little Rock Businesses
Benton High School Senior Abigail McElhaney is the 2022 female winner of the Bill Torrey’s Rock City Running and Kinco Constructors Student Athlete Scholarship. It is valued at $1,500. The scholarship recognizes student athletes who exemplify leadership, sportsmanship and integrity. They must have run at least two seasons of cross-country, indoor track and/or outdoor track. […]
Junior Auxiliary offers several scholarships; Deadline March 31st for each
Junior Auxiliary of Saline County announces several scholarships available locally. See the list below and application information below: TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is for graduating high school senior students planning to continue traditional postsecondary education and, majoring in areas related to servicing the needs of youth in the community (e.g./Psychology, Sociology, Education, Pediatrics, Coaching, etc.) […]
Deadline for students to apply for HCFCU Scholarship is April 30th
Hurricane Creek Federal Credit Union will award a $1,000 college scholarship to one student in 2022. To qualify, the applicant must BE the primary holder of an account with the credit union (open an account for a $25 share deposit), BE eligible for a state-recognized high school equivalent diploma within the next 12 months, and BE actively enrolling […]
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union offers $1,000 Scholarship; Deadline May 1st
Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union is offering a $1,000.00 scholarship to one 2023 Saline County high school graduate. The recipient must be a 2023 graduate from any of the five Saline County High Schools – Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, Harmony Grove or Arkansas Christian Academy. Home school students may enter, as long as they reside in Saline […]
Apply by May 1st for the ACFCU Scholarship
The Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union will award a $1,000 scholarship to one Saline County student. To qualify, you must be a graduating senior in Spring 2021. (Read more below) The deadline to apply is Saturday, May 1, 2021. The winner will be announced Friday, May 7, 2021. Get the full details and download an application […]