Scholarship Endowments

Individuals, businesses, and civic organizations have established the following scholarship endowments at Southern Arkansas University with recipients being selected by the University.

Most of the scholarships listed below are awarded through the Office of Financial Aid in Nelson Hall, Room 204, or phone (870)235-4023.

PLEASE APPLY FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID USING THEIR FORMS.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE SAU FOUNDATION USING THE FORMS AT THIS SITE.

Charles Hirst Adams and Mary Helen McGill Adams and Charles Clinton Adams and Myrtle Levon Hirst Adams: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Adams.

Velma Lee Adams: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in memory of Miss Adams.

Albemarle Corporation: Funds provided by Albemarle Corporation. Three awarded annually.

M. O. Alcorn: Funds provided by the family of Mr. M. O. Alcorn. Two awarded annually.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alexander: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. John Ed Alexander, Sr., in memory of his father and in honor of his mother.

Walter H. and Della Smith Allen: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Talley in memory of her parents. Preference shall be given to an agri student.

Alpha Chi: Funds provided by an anonymous challenge donor and SAU Alpha Chi Alumni. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to members of Alpha Chi.

Alumax-Magnolia Division: Funds provided by Alumax. Eight awarded annually. Preference shall be given to sons and daughters of the employees of Alumax majoring in accounting, marketing, management, computer science, or pre-engineering.

Alumni Association: Designated for incoming freshmen who are sons or daughters of former students at Southern Arkansas University. Three awarded annually. An additional scholarship is awarded annually to a current Alumni Association member’s child or grandchild who has a 24 ACT composite or higher or a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher and who is a first-time incoming freshman.

Amfuel: Funds provided by Amfuel of Magnolia. Four awarded annually. Preference shall be given to dependent children of the employees of Amfuel.

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. (Mack) Anderson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. E. M. (Mack) Anderson. To be awarded to an entering freshman with a minimum 3.5 GPA. If candidates are equally qualified academically, then preference shall be given to a financially needy student.

Edna Mae and Searcy Atkinson: Funds provided by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Searcy Atkinson in their honor and memory. Preference shall be given to a football player who has need and who has a 2.5 or higher GPA.

Dr. John T. Attebery: Funds provided by alumni, family, and friends in memory of Dr. Attebery. Preference shall be given to an agri student recommended by the Department of Agriculture.

William R. and Katie B. Austin: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. William R. Austin. Preference shall be given to an agriculture academic and/or leadership student.

Ariagen North America: Funds provided by Aviagen North America.

Grady M. Baker: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Quintus Crews in memory of her father. Preference shall be given to business students.

Kathryn Norwood Bancroft: Funds provided by Mrs. Kathryn Norwood Bancroft.

Carol Jean Barnes: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Barnes in memory of their daughter. Preference shall be given to students from Smackover High School.

Richard and Mary Hicks Barnes: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Barnes, alumni, and friends. Preference shall be given to a student from Smackover, Arkansas.

Clinton and Flay Bearden: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Bearden.

Dr. and Mrs. Horace N. Beene and Dr. and Mrs. Willis T. Beene: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Horace N. Beene and Dr. and Mrs. Willis T. Beene. Preference shall be given to Columbia County students.

Walter Bennett/Lone Star Trust: Funds provided by Mr. Bennett’s estate. Thirty-three awarded annually.

Bruce B. Bevens: Funds provided by the Bevens family, alumni and friends in memory of Mr. Bevens. Preference shall be given to students majoring in business.

Leonard and Mary Faye Warmack Black: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Black.

Louis J. and Martha Blanchard: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Blanchard and friends and former students of Mr. Blanchard. Preference shall be given to students majoring in accounting.

Dr. Betty Unger Blue: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Blue. Preference shall be given to Spanish majors or minors.

Grady and Charlotte Matson Bolding: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Grady Bolding.

Dr. Ralph F. and Leila W. Boulware: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Boulware. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to animal agri students recommended by the Department of Agriculture.

Tom D. Bowles: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

E. G. Bradham: Funds provided by Mrs. E. G. Bradham in memory of Mr. Bradham. Preference shall be given to students majoring in preveterinary science and/or agriculture.

Rubye Rudd Bradham: Funds provided by Mrs. E. G. Bradham. Eleven awarded annually. Preference shall be given to a student majoring in agriculture in awarding one of the scholarships.

Steve and Florene Jordan Bradley: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bradley.

William R. and Bobbie G. Bradley: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. William Bradley.

Charles and Otabel Bradshaw: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bradshaw.

Alvin L. And Irene Wilson Brannon: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Brannon, alumni, and friends.

Dr. Durward and Margaret L. Dossett Brewer: Funds provided by Mrs. Brewer in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to a graduate of Hatfield, Arkansas, High School with second preference to a graduate of any other Polk County, Arkansas, high school.

Dr. Harold T. and Gene Lee Brinson: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Harold T. Brinson and alumni and friends in honor of the Brinsons. Three awarded annually.

Ivan W. and Dr. Kathryn S. Brown: Funds provided by the Brown family, alumni and friends. Preference shall be given to a female student majoring in kinesiology.

Roy and Laura Brown: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stinson in honor of her parents. Preference shall be given to a business or education major.

Dr. Imon E. Bruce: Funds provided by Dr. Imon E. Bruce. Two awarded annually.

Eva Burkett: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in memory of Dr. Burkett.

Mrs. J. E. Bussey: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Mrs. Billie Cameron: Funds provided by Miss Fahy Rowland and Dr. and Mrs. Ron Ponder in honor of Mrs. Cameron. Preference shall be given to a nursing student.

W. M. (Bill) Cameron: Funds provided in memory of Mr. Cameron by his daughter and his three grandchildren. Preference shall be given to needy students in the College of Business Administration, primarily in marketing.

Dr. Raymond and Sharon Cammack: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig, Dr. and Mrs. Cammack, alumni, and friends.

Dr. Dolph and Florence Crain Camp: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Dolph Camp. Preference shall be given to academically qualified students with financial need.

Rayford and Shirley Camp: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Camp. Three awarded annually. Preference shall be based on financial need, with one of the three designated for a Hempstead County resident.

Dr. Robert G. Campbell: Funds provided by the Campbell family, alumni, and friends. Preference shall be given to a music major.
Virginia Rhea Campbell: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rhea, Jr., in honor of his sister.

Raeanna Cardell: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pittman in memory of Miss Cardell.

Virginia Saralynn Longino Carlisle: Funds provided by Dr. Luther A. Longino in memory of his daughter.

Neely and Nina Cassady: Funds provided by Senator and Mrs. Neely Cassady. Preference shall be given to a preveterinary student selected by the Department of Agriculture.

Dr. John J. Chapman: Funds provided by Dr. Bennie and Mr. Sam Walthall and other alumni in honor of Dr. Chapman.

Dr. J. Wesley and Margaret Alcorn Childers: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Childers, alumni, and friends.

Orval A. Childs: Funds provided in honor of Mr. Childs by alumni and friends. Seven awarded annually. Preference shall be given to students with agri major and recommended by the chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Howard and Emma Lee Clark: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in memory of his parents. Preference shall be given first to employees or children of employees of Peoples Bank. Second – fifth preferences are students from Waldo, McNeil, Emerson, or Magnolia respectively.

Imogene McNatt Clark: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark. Preference shall be given first to employees or children of employees of Peoples Bank. Second – fifth preferences are students from Waldo, McNeil, Emerson, or Magnolia respectively.

Richard P. Clark: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher and Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Scott in honor of Mr. Clark. Preference shall be given first to the children of employees of Peoples Bank and second to graduates of the high schools of the school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Preference shall also be given to the students with greatest financial need.

Richard P., II and Carol Clark, Roland L. and Leigh Ann Clark, Dale and Pamela Clark Davis: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in honor of their children.

David M. Clary: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. David Clary.

Class of 1946: Funds provided by the Class of 1946 and other alumni and friends.

John Ed and Hazel Cleaver: Funds provided by the Cleaver family, alumni, and friends. Preference shall be given to business students.

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Magnolia: Funds provided by Coca Cola Bottling Company, Mr. Kenneth Williams, manager. Two awarded annually.

Patsy Clark Coffey: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in memory of his sister. First preference shall be given to employees of Peoples Bank or dependents of employees of the Bank. Second – fifth preferences are students from Waldo, McNeil, Emerson, or Magnolia respectively.

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cole, Jr.: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Cole.

College of Education: Funds provided by alumni, education faculty, and friends. Preference shall be given to a non-traditional (age) student majoring in education and recommended by a College of Education faculty committee.

Francille Rhea Colquitt: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rhea, Jr., in memory of his sister.

Shirley Jeffcoat Combs: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Bell in honor of Mrs. Combs. Four awarded annually. Designated for art students who compete in a campus art show. Provides tuition, fees, and room and board.

James D. Cook: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Fred K. and Nell Wallace Couch: Funds provided by Mrs. Hugh Longino, II, Mrs. Ellen Longino Smith, and Mr. Fred Longino in honor of Mrs. Longino’s parents.

Inez Couch: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Avalee Cox: Funds provided by former students and other alumni in honor of Miss Cox. Preference shall be given to students majoring in biology.

Lacy E. Crain: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Lacy E. Crain. Preference shall be given to academically qualified students with financial need.

Ray Crain: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crain and children.

H. J. Crowell: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Crowell.

Ashley Elizabeth and Melissa Renee’ Davis: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in honor of their granddaughters.

C. G. (Betsy) and Lee Brown Davis: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Davis. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to academically qualified students in the Department of Agriculture.

Galen and Myrle Davis: Funds provided by Dr. Judy Butler in memory of her parents. Preference shall be given to a non-traditional student in need. GPA is not to be a consideration.

Joe and Doris Dees: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dees. Preference shall be given to a student majoring in business.

Delta Kappa Gamma-Psi Chapter: Funds provided by an anonymous donor. Recipient will be selected by Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma based on criteria provided to the chapter by the donor.

Delta Sigma Theta: Funds provided by members of Delta Sigma Theta Graduate Chapter, alumni and friends. Preference shall be given to members of Delta Sigma Theta or to the children of members of Delta Sigma Theta.

Dr. and Mrs. W. Clyde Dickens: Funds provided by Mrs. Clyde Dickens Calliotte in memory of her parents.

Dr. D. Bud and Kathy Dickson: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Bud Dickson. It will be awarded annually in accordance with the SAU Scholarship Committee policies.

Bernice Dickson: Funds provided by Miss Bernice Dickson.

S. D. (Sam) Dickinson: Funds provided by the Hugh E. Longino Family in honor of Mr. Dickinson. Preference shall be given to a student studying art.

Dr. B C Dodson: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig, alumni and friends.

Cameron and Buddy Dodson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Dodson.

Sidney I. and Lois E. Dodson: Funds provided by Dodson descendants. Preference shall be given to sons and daughters of residents of Arkansas or military service men or women whose home state of record is Arkansas with financial need being considered.

Charles E. and Helen Downs: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Downs. Preference shall be given to heads of household and single female students in the Department of Nursing.

S. R. (Sammy) Dumas: Funds provided by Mr. Sammy Dumas and alumni.

Economics and Finance: Funds provided by Dr. David Rankin, alumni, and friends. Preference shall be given to economics and finance students.

Rudolph and Sharon Miller Eichenberger: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Rudolph Eichenberger. First preference shall be given to a junior or senior majoring in the engineering-physics program with second preference to a junior or senior majoring in a subject in the Department of Physical Science and Technology. Recipient must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in major courses, have completed 60 hours, and be recommended by the SAU Department of Physical Science Scholarship Committee.

Christine McKissack Elcan: Funds provided by Mrs. Joyce McKissack Tennison and Mr. W. Chris Elcan in honor of Mrs. Elcan.

Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Embree: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Embree.

Lon J. and Maude Laramore Embree: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Embree in honor and memory of his parents.

Enstar Petroleum, Inc.: Funds provided by Enstar Petroleum.

Mary Lee and Ralph Evers: Funds provided by the estate of Ralph Evers. Preference shall be given to a pre-med student.

Col. Felix M. Fabian, Jr.: Funds provided by the Fabian family, friends, and faculty and staff of SAU in memory of Colonel Fabian. Preference shall be given to a student on the SAU Rodeo Team.

Thomas U. Fallin: Funds provided by Mrs. Thomas U. Fallin and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Fallin in memory of Mr. Fallin. Preference shall be given to students majoring in agriculture and recommended by the chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Farmers Bank & Trust Company of Magnolia: Funds provided by Farmers Bank & Trust Company. Two awarded annually. One includes preference for an accounting or finance major from Columbia, Lafayette, or Ouachita counties who demonstrates financial need and is ineligible for a Pell grant and who has a minimum 27 ACT.

Farmers Bank & Trust Company: Funds provided by Farmers Bank & Trust Company. Preference shall be given to an accounting or finance major from Columbia, Lafayette, or Ouachita counties. Recipient must be ineligible for a Pell grant and have a minimum 27 ACT.

Allen Fincher: Funds provided by family and former students in memory of Mr. Fincher. Preference shall be given to a student scoring a 24 or higher on the ACT who is a graduate of Waldo, Arkansas, High School majoring in education.

D. J. and Harold Fincher: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher. Six awarded annually. Preference shall be given to five non-traditional (age) students majoring in business administration and one majoring in education.

Donald B. Fincher: Funds provided by the family of Donald B. Fincher.

Floyd and Ruby Fincher: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher in memory of his aunt and uncle. First preference shall be given to employees, directors, or stockholders or the children of such of Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank. Second preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students graduated from the high schools of the school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Third preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students.

Harold and Dorothy J. Fincher: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher. First preference shall be given to employees, directors, or stockholders or the children of such of Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank. Second preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students graduated from the high schools of the school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Third preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students.

Herbert A. and Edna Clark Fincher: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher in memory of his parents. First preference shall be given to employees, directors, or stockholders or the children of such of Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank. Second preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students graduated from the high schools of the school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Third preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students.

Elgie L. and Nellie F. Fireoved: Funds provided by Mr. Fireoved. Seven awarded annually. Preference shall be given to students in the College of Business.

First United Bancshares: Funds provided by First United Bancshares.

First United Methodist Church of Magnolia: Funds provided by church members. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to members of the church or residents of the Methodist Children’s Home.

James Bentley (“Jimbo”) Fitch: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fitch, alumni, and friends in memory of “Jimbo” Fitch. First preference shall be given to a graduate of Glenwood High School. Second preference shall be given to a graduate of Murfreesboro High School.

Lucy Watson Harlan Francis: Funds provided by Mrs. Lucy Watson Harlan Francis. Preference shall be given to descendants of residents or former residents of the Brister community.

Ruble and Florrie Berry Franklin: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ruble Franklin.

Ernest F. and Ila Verne Crisp Franks: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest F. Franks.

William Norman Friday: Funds provided by alumni and friends in memory of Mr. Friday.

Paul L. Fullenwider: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Ron Ponder in memory in Mr. Fullenwider. Preference shall be given to needy students in engineering or agriculture.

Ruby Cameron Fullenwider: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Ron Ponder. Preference shall be given to students graduating from the Junction City area and majoring in nursing.

W. E. Fullenwider: Funds provided by Mrs. W. E. Fullenwider in memory of her husband. Preference is to be given to an agriculture student.

Matsye Gantt: Funds provided by the Matsye Gantt estate in memory of Miss Gantt. Ten awarded annually. Recipients must be Columbia County residents.

J. D. Garrett, Jr. and Helen Jane Medlock Garrett: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Garrett, Jr.

Joe Gillaspie: Funds provided by Mrs. Daisy Gillaspie Kohn in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to a premed student.

Howard A. and Novie Franks Gordon: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Gordon. Preference shall be given to graduates of Taylor High School.

Jasper S. Goza: Funds provided by Mrs. Bessie Russell Goza Olive in memory of Mr. Goza. Preference shall be given to an agriculture student.

Dean E. E. Graham: Funds provided by Dr. Bennie Walthall, other alumni, and friends.

Ernest E. and Ila Pearce Graham: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Graham. Preference shall be given to students who have average, but not necessarily superior academic ability, and who have financial need.

Artie and Clarice Gray: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Kelvin Wyrick, family and friends. Preference shall be given to a child of an employee of Gray Steel Corporation.

Warren Edwin (Eddie) Gray: Funds provided by Mrs. Warren (Eddie) Gray in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to students from DeQueen and/or Sevier County.

Margaret C. Grayson: Funds provided by Mrs. Margaret C. Grayson. Preference shall be given to a Stephens High School graduate majoring in either business or education.

Arvil P. Green: Funds provided by the football and basketball teams of 1940-42 and other alumni.

Lake A. and Holland P. Greene: Funds provided by Mrs. Lake Greene. Preference shall be given to students majoring in pre-engineering.

The Five Grishams – A and M Alumni – James, Sylvania, Ollyne, Doris, and Roland Karrh: Funds provided by the Grisham family.

Ralph Wilson Grisham: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. James H. Grisham in memory of their son. Preference shall be given to students majoring in foreign languages.

Donald and Mary Ellen Bell Haefner: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Donald Haefner.

John Allen Ham: Funds provided by Mrs. John Ham in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to an agriculture student.

Robert Leon Hardin: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Murray J. Harmon: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ward, Jr., in memory of her parents.

Dr. Jack T. and Mona L. Harrington: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Jack Harrington. First preference shall be given to a student majoring in vocational agricultural education. Second preference shall be given to a student majoring in agriculture. Recipient is to be recommended by the chair of the Department of Agriculture or the chair’s designee.

George W. and Margie Jones Harrod: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Ethel Hart: Funds provided by Mrs. Hart. Preference shall be given to two or three junior or senior students majoring in office administration or business education.

Eugene W. Hart: Funds provided by Mr. Hart and his estate. Three awarded annually.

James T. and Margene Davis Hart: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. James T. Hart. Preference shall be given to graduates of Stephens High School recommended by its faculty.

Margaret Harton: Funds provided by alumni and friends. Preference shall be given to a student majoring in theater or speech.

Gordon, Alma, and Frank Hartrick: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. W. Ves Childs in honor of Gordon and Alma and in memory of Frank Hartrick. Preference shall be given to a student with financial need, especially a single parent with financial need.

Rege and Mary Ann Hastings: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Rege Hastings.

James E. Haynes: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. James E. Haynes. Two awarded annually. First preference shall be given to chemistry majors, second preference to agricultural majors, and third preference to marketing majors for one and preference to a needy agriculture student for the other.

Dr. and Mrs. Rufus Haynes: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Rufus Haynes and other family members.

Rupert and Dorothy Hendrix: Funds provided by their five sons in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix. Preference shall be given to a student from Malvern or some other Hot Springs County locale.

Dr. Paul G. Henley: Funds provided by the Henley family, alumni, and friends.

Dr. George W. Henry: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in memory of Dr. Henry. Preference shall be given to a math major.

Lois Elaine Herridge Hetherington: Funds provided by BGen. Travis Hetherington in memory of his wife for graduates of El Dorado High School who have demonstrated academic competence and who are dedicated to the pursuit of a college education. Four awarded annually.

Pat Groves Hime: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Hime.

Ralph and Ruth Holiman: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holiman.

H. T. and M. E. Holmes: Funds provided by H. T. and M. E. Holmes, with matching funds provided by Arkansas Power and Light, in memory of Dr. G. F. McLeod and Dr. Leland Clegg, fathers of H. T. and M. E. respectively. Preference shall be given to students of the College of Science and Technology.

Houston Chapter of the Alumni Association: Funds provided by alumni in the Houston, Texas, area.

Hubbard: Funds provided by Hubbard ISA LLC. Preference shall be given to an agri student.

Jesse F. and Mary E. Hudgens: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Hudgens. First preference shall be given to employees of Peoples Bank or dependents of employees of the bank. Second – fifth preferences are students from Waldo, McNeil, Emerson, or Magnolia respectively.

Fred Atkinson Hutcheson: Funds provided by Mrs. Ruth L. Hutcheson in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to a prepharmacy major.

Ruth Hutcheson: Funds provided by Ms. Ruth Hutcheson and her estate. Two awarded annually.

International Paper: Funds provided by International Paper and selected International Paper suppliers. Eight awarded annually. Preference shall be given to incoming freshmen who have a financial need, have a GPA of 2.5 or better, and are children of International Paper employees at IP-Springhill.

Dr. Frank Irwin: Funds provided by the Irwin family, alumni, and friends.

Bailey and Juanita Johnson: Funds provided by the estate of Mrs. Johnson. Preference shall be given to students in the field of agriculture.

Mary Blackman Jackson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher and Mary Blackman Jackson. Preference shall be given to a student of voice or piano, preferably from Columbia County.

Travis Jackson: Funds provided by members of the family of Travis Jackson in his memory. Preference shall be given to a member of the SAU baseball team.

Travis C. and Mary Blackman Jackson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher in memory of her parents. First preference shall be given to employees, directors, or stockholders or the children of such of Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank. Second preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students graduated from the high schools of the school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Third preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students.

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jean: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jean. Preference shall be given to an agri student.

Bailey and Juanita (Nancy) Johnson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Johnson. Three awarded annually. Preference shall be given to agri students with average or better academic qualifications who have financial need and are recommended by the chair of the Department of Agriculture.

Dr. Billie Jo Jones: Funds provided by Dr. Jones. In awarding this scholarship, preference shall be given to a junior female student majoring in physical education who plans to teach.

Charles F. Jones: Funds provided by Mr. Jones, alumni, and friends.

Jimmie (Red) Jones: Funds provided by friends and family of Mr. Jimmie (Red) Jones.

M. C. (Buddy) and Bonnie Anton Jones: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Jones. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to a business student in the awarding of one of the scholarships.

John E. Joplin Family: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Joplin.

Hazel Craig Jordan: Funds provided by Mrs. Hazel Craig Jordan. Two awarded annually. First preference shall be given to sociology majors, second preference to psychology majors, and third preference to business majors.

Lois Gean Kelly: Funds provided by friends and family in memory of Lois Gean Kelly and by her estate. Preferences are to be given to music students at SAU.

Patrick Kelly: Funds provided by Mrs. Lois Gean Kelly and friends in memory of her son.

Bob and Dorothy Beene Kehres: Funds provided by Mr. Kehres in memory of his wife. Preference shall be given to a student from Columbia County.

Mike Kinard: Funds provided by Mr. Mike Kinard.

Marie King: Funds provided by Miss Marie King. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to women graduates of public schools in Union County majoring in biology for one and for deserving students from the Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home, Mount Holly High School, or students majoring in biology, premed, or nursing for the other.

Dr. Paul R. Kirkpatrick: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Ken Koen: Funds provided by Mr. Ken Koen. Preference shall be given to an agri student.

Dr. Corbet Joe Lamkin: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Corbet J. Lamkin. The recipient will be selected based on financial need.

Todd and Dot Riggins Landes: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Todd Landes, alumni, and friends.

Governor Ben T. Laney: Funds provided by Mrs. Ben T. Laney in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to students majoring in history.

Governor Ben T. and Lucille Laney: Funds provided by Judge William J. Smith and Mrs. Laney.

Mattie Faye Larsen: Funds provided by Mrs. Larsen’s estate. First preference shall be given to a non-traditional student financially in need; second preference to a student of social studies.

Tracy Lawrence: Funds provided by Mr. Tracy Lawrence. Recipient is to be selected by the Tracy Lawrence Scholarship Committee.

Roy E. Ledbetter: Funds provided by The Brown Foundation, Houston, Texas, in honor of Mr. Roy E. Ledbetter. Seven awarded annually.

Buddy and Betty Ledwell: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ledwell. Preference shall be given to students from Miller County, Arkansas, and Bowie County, Texas.

William F. Lewis: Funds provided by Lewis Funeral Home, family, and friends in memory of Mr. Lewis. Preference shall be given to a student in the College of Business.

Cherry M. Logan: Funds provided by Dr. L. A. Logan and memorial contributions. Preference is to be given to a student planning a career in professional library science or English education.

Dr. Lowell A. and Cherry M. Logan: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Lowell A. Logan.

Eugene Z. (Jim) Long: Funds provided by Mr. Eugene Z. (Jim) Long.

Hugh and Dorothy C. Longino: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Longino.

Hugh E. Longino, II: Funds provided by family and friends in memory of Mr. Longino.
Dr. Luther A. Longino: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Luther A. Longino.

Luther Alvan and Imogene Moore Longino: Funds provided by Mrs. Hugh Longino, II in memory of her husband’s parents.

Edsel P. Lusby: Funds provided by Mrs. Geraldine Lusby Hall in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to students majoring in sociology.

Hazel MacFedries and Carol MacFedries Bain: Funds provided by Mrs. Hazel MacFedries. Preference shall be given to a graduate of Haynesville High School, Haynesville, Louisiana.

Joanna G. Magale: Funds provided by the estate of Mrs. Joanna G. Magale. Twenty awarded annually.

John and Joanna Magale: Funds provided by the Magale Foundation, Inc., in honor and memory of Mr. and Mrs. Magale. Preference shall be given to music majors.

The Magale Foundation: Funds provided by The Magale Foundation. Three awarded annually.

Magnolia Newcomers Club/Mary K Wyrick: Funds provided by Newcomers Club, Inc. Preference shall be given to students whose families are associated with Magnolia Newcomers Club and recommended by its sponsor and president.

Magnolia Rotary Club: Funds provided by the Magnolia Rotary Club. Preference shall be given (1) to the sons and daughters of Magnolia Rotarians or (2) graduates of high schools in the Magnolia area.

Dr. Kathleen Mallory: Funds provided by Dr. Kathleen Mallory, alumni, friends, and family. Preference shall be given to a minority student, preferably a member of the Black Student Association.

Delton V. and Lucille Measeles Maloch: Funds provided by Mrs. Delton Maloch. Preference shall be given to a nursing student.

Jack and Beryl Jean Marshall: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marshall.

Eloise Graves Marshall: Funds provided by Mrs. Eloise Marshall. Preference is to be given to an art major.

Dr. Katie Grant Marshall: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Sam and Eloise G. Marshall: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Sam G. Marshall. Three awarded annually.

Glenn G. and Carrie C. Martel: Funds provided by the Martel family. Preference shall be given to students planning to major in history.

Rosie Lee Matlock: Funds provided by Ms. Matlock. Preference is to be given to the winner of the Black Student Association beauty pageant.

Dr. J. Irving McClurkin, Jr. and Sylvania G. McClurkin: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. J. Irving McClurkin, Jr.

Issac Newton and Daisy Paschal McCollum: Funds provided by the McCollum children and their spouses. Preference shall be given to residents of Columbia County with financial need and high ethical standards.

Dr. John P. McCollum: Funds provided by Mrs. Vashti McCollum in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to a student interested in the population explosion and its impact on the environment.

Carroll and Dorothy Jackson McGarity: Funds provided by Mr. Carroll and Dr. Dorothy McGarity, alumni, and friends. Preference shall be given to a female biology student.

Ronald A. McGee: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Michael Kittredge in honor of her father. Preference shall be given to students majoring in physics or in premed program.

Bruce D. McGill: Funds provided by Mr. Leighton Robert McGill.

Gena V. McGill and June Shock: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Winning in memory of Ms. McGill and Ms. Shock. Recipient or immediate family member must have or have had a catastrophic illness.

Samuel D. McGill, Jr.: Funds provided by Mr. Samuel D. McGill, Jr., and his estate. Eight awarded annually.

Dr. Samuel D. McGill: Funds provided by Mr. Thomas W. McGill in memory of his father.

Thomas McGill: Funds provided by Mr. Thomas McGill.

Heath McGinley/Bobby J. and Mamie Nell Reeder: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Reeder in memory of their grandson. Preference shall be given to a student selected by a committee of agricultural faculty.

Heath Alan McGinley: Funds for this scholarship endowment were provided in memory of Heath Alan McGinley by his parents Dale and Sherre McGinley. This endowment is administered by the Department of Agriculture.

Charles M. McKinnon: Funds provided by Mr. Charles M. McKinnon.

J. Michael McLean: Funds provided by Mrs. McLean in memory of her husband.

Sage McLean: Funds provided by Dr. Bennie Walthall, other alumni, and friends.

Dr. and Mrs. H. Scott McMahen: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in honor of Dr. and Mrs. McMahen.

Edward and Betty McNeill: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Edward McNeill.

McNeil United Methodist Church: Funds provided by McNeil United Methodist Church. Preference is to be given to a needy, worthy student within the church or within the McNeil community, with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA in high school and with a recommendation from the trustees of the McNeil United Methodist Church.

T. Archie Monroe: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. T. Archie Monroe.

Ted J. and Mary A. Monroe: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Monroe. Preference shall be given to a student studying environmental education.

Brooks S. and Flora Blackwell Montgomery: Funds provided by Mr. Brooks S. Montgomery.

Myrtle Talbot Monzingo: Funds provided by Dr. J. Dudley Talbot, Mrs. Maudames Conner, Dr. Milton Talbot, Jr., Mrs. Jean Talbot Hardy, and an anonymous donor. Two awarded annually.

Tabbie Mae McDonald Moore: Funds provided by Mrs. Tabbie Moore, family members, alumni, and friends.

Mrs. W. F. Moreland: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in memory of Mrs. Moreland. First preference shall be given to Peoples Bank employees or dependents; second preference shall be given to graduates of Waldo, McNeil, or Emerson High Schools.

Lee Ann Whitehead Munford: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Selwyn Whitehead in memory of Mr. Whitehead’s daughter.

W. C. Munn: Funds provided by alumni and friends in memory of Mr. Munn.

Jerome P., Sr. and Mary Louise Murphy: Funds provided by Mrs. Jerome Murphy, Sr.

Murphy Oil Foundation: Funds provided by the Murphy Foundation. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to Department of Music students.

National Bank of Commerce – El Dorado: Funds provided by National Bank of Commerce of El Dorado. Preference shall be to a Union County student majoring in business with a 3.0 GPA.

Richard Hudson Neill: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

Dr. Orris and Mary Jean Finch Nipper: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Orris Nipper.

Idelle Olive Norwood: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ken Crain in memory of Mrs. Crain’s mother. Preference is to be given to a teacher education major.

Nursing: Funds provided by alumni and friends of the Department of Nursing.

Richard Oliver: Funds provided by alumni and friends in honor and in memory of Mr. Oliver. Preference shall be given to a music student.

N. P. O’Neal: Funds provided by Hope Brick Works.

Arlyn Maddox O’Rear: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Maddox and family. Preference shall be given to a nontraditional (age) student.

L. G. and Mildred Otwell: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark in honor of Mrs. Clark’s parents. Preference shall be given first to employees or children of employees of Peoples Bank. Second – fifth preferences are students from Waldo, McNeil, Emerson, or Magnolia, respectively.

Charles A. Overstreet: Funds provided by friends and alumni in his honor and memory.

Nora Jones Paschal: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fullenwider and Mrs. Harold McNeill in memory of Mrs. Fullenwider and Mrs. McNeill’s mother.

Woodrow Pate: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fish in honor of Mr. Pate.

J. M. Peace: Funds provided by members of the J. M. Peace family, alumni, and friends.

Levi H. and Marcella (Marcy) Morgan Pearce: Funds provided by their descendants.

Peoples Bank of Waldo, McNeil, Emerson, and Magnolia: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fincher. Four awarded annually. First preference shall be given to employees, directors, or stockholders or the children of such of Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank. Second preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students graduated from the high schools of the school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Third preference shall be given to non-traditional (age) students.

L. D. and Imogene Babcock Perkison: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Perkison. Preference shall be given to a student from Lafayette County.

James M. Philpot: Funds provided by the James Philpot family, alumni, and friends in memory of Mr. Philpot. Preference shall be given to a needy student of high character and an agriculture student.

Charlotte Pickens: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in honor of Miss Pickens.

Pilgrim’s Pride Employees: Funds provided by the employees of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation. First preference shall be given to the children of Pilgrim’s Pride employees. Second preference shall be given to an agri student.

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Pitre: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Pitre.

Donald and Mickey Horne Pittman: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pittman.

Bernard H. and Madge Patterson Polk: Funds provided by Bernard H. and Mrs. Madge Patterson Polk.

Raymond (Rip) Powell: Funds provided by alumni and friends in honor of Mr. Powell. Preference shall be given to a son or a daughter of a former SAU athlete, based on need. Second preference shall be given to a son or a daughter of an SAU alum, based on need.

Pansy Puckette: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig and alumni and friends in honor of Miss Puckette.

Dr. Thomas Pullig: Funds provided by Mr. Calvin Wetzig in honor of Dr. Pullig.

Puterbaugh Foundation: Funds provided by the Puterbaugh Foundation. Recipient is to be selected by the J. G. Puterbaugh Professor. Three awarded annually.

Sid and Ida Purtle: Funds provided by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Purtle in their honor.

Quota Club of Magnolia: Funds provided by the Quota Club of Magnolia. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to female students from Columbia County.

Claude “Pancho” and Irma Ramey: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ramey. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to an agri student from Yell County, and another from Polk County, Arkansas, recommended by the Department of Agriculture.

Alice Fearing Barrow Rayburn: Funds provided by Mr. Walker Rayburn, Sr., in memory of his wife. Three awarded annually.

Robert W. and Maggie C. Rayburn: Funds provided by Mr. Walker Rayburn, Sr., in memory of his parents. Three awarded annually.

Walker H. Rayburn, Sr.: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Walker Rayburn, Jr., in memory of Mr. Rayburn, Sr.

Corrine Reagan: Funds provided by Mrs. Corrine Reagan, alumni, and friends.

Corrine Reagan: Funds provided by Mrs. Corrine Reagan and friends.

RHA/J Courson: Funds provided by Mr. J Courson, RHA students, and alumni. Preference shall be given to a student who lives in a residence hall, is active in hall council, and promotes residence hall living and programs.

John W. Rhea, Jr.: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rhea, Jr. Two awarded annually.

Alan and Kerry Ribble: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Alan Ribble. Preference is to be given to a student in the College of Business.

Ronnie L. and Pat Baker Ribble: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Ribble. Preference shall be given to needy students.

George W. and Lorene Horne Rister: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rister.

George W. and Lorene Horne Rister, Mary Frances Rister Dumas, and Kathryn Sue Rister Alspaugh: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. George Rister. Preference shall be given to a student who qualifies for student employment.

Lorene Horne Rister: Funds provided by Mr. George W. Rister in memory of his wife.

Dale and Gail Reveley Robbins: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Dale Robbins. Preference shall be given to a teacher education major.

Royce A. Rogers: Funds provided by the Royce A. Rogers family in his memory. Preference shall be given to an agri student from southeast or southwest Arkansas with financial need.

Dr. Robert Elmore Rowland: Funds provided by Miss Fahy L. Rowland in memory of her father. Preference shall be given to students in nursing education.

Herbert E. and Mary S. Russell: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Russell.

Richard and Helen Samuel: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Samuel, alumni, and friends. Preference shall be given to students majoring in management, marketing, or general business.

George Percy Sanders: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Mike McLean in memory of his uncle.

SAU Upward Bound: Funds provided by Upward Bound Alumni Association. Two awarded annually. First preference shall be given to current year graduating seniors. Second preference shall be given to alumni who are current, active members in the Upward Bound Alumni Association.

SAU Women’s Club: Funds provided by the SAU Women’s Club and friends.

Gillie Ridling Schene: Funds provided by Mrs. Gillie Schene. Five awarded annually. Preference shall be given to graduates of El Dorado and other high schools of Union County who are studying pre-engineering, music, and/or participating in band.

Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Sebring: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Sebring.

Iris Moore Shimizu: Funds provided by Dr. B. Iris M. Shimizu.

Bobo Shinn: Funds provided by Mr. Jay Shinn in honor of his sister. Preference shall be given to an art student.

Gresham J. and Sue DeLaughter Shinn: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Gresham Shinn.

Erma Simmons: Funds provided by alumni and friends.

John A. Smart: Funds provided by alumni and friends. Preference shall be given to a female chemistry or pre-med major.

Shirley Grear Smart: Funds provided by alumni and friends. Preference shall be given to a student majoring in piano.

Carl Excell and Nannie Nall Smith: Funds provided by the children of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith. Recipient is to be a full-time entering freshman from Mount Holly High School who completes the high school honors program with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Diane and Lamar Smith: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Smith. Preference shall be given to a graduate of Emerson High School.

Dr. S. Denny and Mabel D. Smith: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Denny Smith, Jr., in memory of his parents.

James L. Smyth: Funds provided by SAU Foundation in recognition of 30+ years of service and by Miss Bernice Dickson in honor of Mr. Smyth. Preference shall be given to students from Columbia and its contiguous counties.

Arthur Harrol Souter: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Souter. Preference shall be given to a preforestry student. Second preference shall be given to an agri student.

Gisèle E. Gernigon Souter: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Souter. Preference shall be given to students with minors in French.

South Arkansas Chapter of CPAs: Funds provided by the South Arkansas Chapter of CPAs. Recipient is to be a senior accounting major with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who is from one of the counties of the South Arkansas Chapter of CPAs and is selected by the Department of Accounting.

Dr. Arthur W. Steely: Funds provided by the Dr. Arthur Steely family, Mr. Calvin Wetzig, and alumni and friends in memory of Dr. Steely. Preference shall be given to a math education or an elementary education major with a specialization in math.

Catherine Nadine Steinhaus: Funds provided by the Magnolia Hospital Auxiliary and friends in memory of Mrs. Steinhaus. Preference shall be given to a student in nursing education.

Mabel Curry Stephens: Funds provided by Mrs. Mabel Curry Stephens for students majoring in accounting who are from (1) Stephens, (2) Camden, (3) Ouachita County, or (4) the state of Arkansas.

I. L. (Ish) Stivers: Funds provided by alumni and friends. Preference shall be given to the students in the field of agriculture.

Patricia Polk Strickland: Funds provided by Mr. Bernard H. and Madge Patterson Polk in memory of their daughter.

William R. (Bill) and Betty Jo Stringfellow: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stringfellow. Preference is to be given to a student in the College of Business.

Sue Strong: Funds provided by Miss Bernice Dickson in memory of Ms. Strong. Preference shall be given to graduates of Waldo High School.

Roy and Christine Sturgis: Funds provided by The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and Educational Trust, Dallas, Texas, in memory of Roy and Christine Sturgis.

D. O. and Madeline Talbot: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Talbot.

Dr. and Mrs. J. Dudley Talbot: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Talbot. Two awarded annually.

Baxter Cooksey and Nadine Jane Bowen Talley: Funds provided by Baxter Cooksey Talley. Preference shall be given to an agri student selected by the Department of Agriculture.

Homer D. and Geraldine Talley: Funds provided by Mrs. Geraldine Talley. Preference shall be given to an agri student.

Milton B. Talley: Funds provided by Dr. Bennie Walthall, other alumni, and friends.

Milton B. and Alice Wallace Talley: Funds provided by Mrs. Milton Talley, alumni, and friends.

Walter Francis Tate, Jr.: Funds provided by the Walter Tate, Jr., family, alumni, and friends in memory of Mr. Tate.

Dorothy Lee White Therrell: Funds provided from the estate of Dorothy Lee White Therrell.

Bill, David, and Horace Thomas: Funds provided by Mrs. Lola Jenkins Thomas in honor of her sons.

James Archibald and Sara Willie Newton Thomas: Funds provided by Mrs. Claudia
Thomas Baker in memory of her parents.

Mr. Sam T. and Dr. Ann Keese Thomas: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Thomas. Preference shall be given to students interested in counseling.

William R. and Lola Jenkins Thomas: Funds provided by Gretchen P. and William R. Thomas, Jr., in honor of his parents. Preference shall be given to pre-engineering students.

Leland E. Tollett: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Leland Tollett. Preference shall be given to students in the field of agriculture.

Dr. Anna R. Trexler: Funds provided by Dr. Anna Trexler, family, and friends.

Ellie Tucker: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Graham in memory of Miss Tucker. Preference shall be given to students who have average, but not necessarily superior, academic ability and who have financial need.

Ellie Tucker: Funds provided by Mrs. Janice Tucker Brummett and other members of the Tucker family in memory of Miss Tucker.

Coach Danny Turner: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. James Turner in memory of their son. Preference shall be given to Arkansas students.

Jean McFadden Turner: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John Turner.

John, Jean McFadden, and Jan Turner: Funds provided by John, Jean, and Jan Turner.

Mazie L. Uhrich: Funds provided by Mr. Raymond Uhrich in memory of his wife. Preference is to be given to a social studies major with at least 3.0 GPA.

Dr. William Vance: Funds provided by Drs. William and Rosemary Vance and Mr. Calvin Wetzig in honor of Dr. William Vance.

Charles O. (Bubba) Wade, Jr.: Funds provided by Mr. Charles O. Wade and friends of Mr. Wade. Preference shall be given to students participating in rodeo activities.

Gen. Horace and Christine Murphy Wade: Funds provided by Gen. and Mrs. Horace Wade.

A. P. (Pete) and Evelyn Walker: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Walker.

Dr. Robert B. Walz: Funds provided by the Walz family, alumni, and friends.

Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Walz: Funds provided by the estate of Curtistine Walz. Two awarded annually. Preference shall be given to junior or senior history or political science majors.

Dr. James Samuel Watkins, III: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark. Preference shall be given first to children of employees of Peoples Bank and second to graduates of the high schools of school districts in which Peoples Bank or a branch of Peoples Bank is located. Preference shall also be given to the student with greatest financial need.

John R. Watson: Funds provided by the family and friends of John R. Watson in his memory. Preference shall be given to a student majoring in vocational agricultural education.

Omer Watson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Omer Watson and Mr. Calvin Wetzig in honor of Mr. Watson. Preference shall be given to a math major or math education major.

Dr. Larry A. Weaver: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Luther P. Weaver in honor and memory of their son.

Pat Weaver/Alumni Association: Funds provided by alumni and friends and Miss Weaver.

Patsy J. Weaver: Funds provided by Miss Weaver.

Ralph Weiser: Funds provided by Mr. Ralph Weiser. Two awarded annually.

Bill E. Wells: Funds provided by Mrs. Jeanette Lyons Wells in memory of her husband. Preference shall be given to a student band member.

Anna Mae Adams Wetzig: Funds provided by Magnolia Hospital Auxiliary in honor of Mrs. Wetzig. Preference shall be given to a student in nursing education.

Calvin U. Wetzig: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin U. Wetzig. Preference shall be given to a senior math or math education major who has completed eight hours of junior or senior math and receives the recommendation of the mathematics faculty.

Dr. Joseph Burleson Wharton, Jr.: Funds provided by Mrs. Clark N. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Barton, and Mr. and Mrs. James Matheney in honor and memory of Dr. Wharton. Preference shall be given to students in nursing education.

Richard Thomas and Gayle Webb White: Funds provided by Richard and Gayle White. Preference shall be given to a business student.

Selwyn and Mary Anna Whitehead: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Selwyn Whitehead.

Dr. James H. Whitmore: Funds provided by Tyson Foods, Inc. in memory of Dr. Whitmore. Preference shall be given to a student planning to enter the poultry field. The recipient shall be selected by the Department of Agriculture.

Drs. James H. and Bonnie Kirby Whitmore: Funds provided by Drs. James and Bonnie Whitmore. Preference shall be given to students in the field of agriculture.

James E. (Sonny) Whittington: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wilson, Jr. in honor of Mr. Whittington. First preference shall be given to a graduate of Rison High School; second preference to a graduate from Cleveland County; and third preference to any student preparing for a career in coaching.

Col. Charles S. and Orleta Wilkins: Funds provided by Col. Charlie S. Wilkins. Two awarded annually with one designated for an athlete.

VAdm. Joe, Jr. and Margaret Smith Williams: Funds provided by VAdm. and Mrs. Joe Williams, Jr.

Kelly and Sara Halliday Williams: Funds provided by Reverend and Mrs. Kelly Williams and friends.

C. Fred Williamson: Funds provided by Mr. Frank Merritt.

Annie B. Wilson: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Wilson and Mrs. Mary Louise Wilson Pickens in honor of their mother. Preference shall be given to active members of the First Baptist Church of Magnolia, Arkansas.

Edward Alton and Izora McCollum Wilson: Funds provided by Mr. E. A. Wilson, his daughters, and friends. Preference shall be given to a member of the basketball team or a 4-H member.

Dr. John H. Wilson: Funds provided by Dr. John H. Wilson.

Ralph and Vahnita Delaney Wilson: Funds provided by Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilson.

E. M. Wooley: Funds provided by Mrs. Kathryn Wooley Coffey in memory of Mr. Wooley. Preference shall be given to students who have average, but not necessarily superior academic ability, and who have financial need.

Buddy and Linda Wray: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Wray. Preference shall be given to an agri student.

Mary K Wyrick: Funds provided by Mr. Frank Merritt in memory of his cousin. Two awarded annually.

Ruth and Curtis Youngblood: Funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Youngblood in memory of his sister.

Modified: February 26, 2010 at 2:52 pm