Application and Essay Deadlines
Atkinson Scholarship-June 1st
Hallman Scholarship-February 1st (Please note: New priority deadline for May 2019 graduates will be December 1st.)
All Remaining Scholarships-April 1st
ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON OTHER AID
Please fill out only one application.
On the attached essay list all of the scholarships for which you are applying.
Angler Scholarship
Available for 2018-2019
- Full-time student
- Member of the SAU Fishing Team
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
William M. “Buddy” Atkinson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
- Incoming freshman to Southern Arkansas University, SAU Magnolia, AR seeking four-year Agriculture degree
- 2.5 or better GPA
- 19 or better ACT Score
- Applicants must complete the scholarship application at this link: Buddy Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Application . Send completed application directly to Chemtura at the address on the application and attach the following items: Cover letter from student stating how this scholarship will be beneficial to you and data sheet listing school/community activities, awards, honors, etc. Application deadline is June 1, 2017
- Two letters of recommendation – one must be from a school official
- Transcript with test scores
Farm Bureau Business/Agri Business Scholarship
Awarded for 2017-2018
- Full-time student majoring in Business or Agri Business with at least a 2.5 GPA
- Arkansas resident
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Farm Credit of Western Arkansas Scholarship
Available Spring 2018
- Full-time undergraduate student majoring in Agriculture
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Involvement in at least one organization within the SAU Department of Agriculture
- Resident in one of the below Arkansas counties:
Baxter Conway Hempstead Madison Perry Sebastian Benton Crawford Hot Springs Marion Pike Sevier Boone Dallas Howard Miller Polk Union Calhoun Faulkner Johnson Montgomery Pope Van Buren Carroll Franklin Lafayette Nevada Saline Washington Clark Garland Little River Newton Scott Yell Columbia Grant Logan Ouachita Searcy - Evidence of Financial Need
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Ag Department
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Cinda Hallman Scholarship
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- Female students majoring in the College of Science and Engineering
- Incoming Freshmen only
- Recipient can maintain scholarship for four years with a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Two scholarship awards of $17,000 annually for a student with a 26 + ACT score
- Preference to be given to students from 1) Arkansas, 2) surrounding states, and 3) U.S. citizens
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Letter of recommendation from school official
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
Ann Furr Harrell Engineering Scholarship
Available for 2018-2019
- Full-time, degree-seeking Female student majoring in Engineering who demonstrates financial need.
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Leanne Johnson Female Athlete Scholarship
Awarded for 2017-2018
- Full-time, degree-seeking female athlete who is a member of any University sport
- 3.4 GPA or better
- Demonstrates the qualities of a positive role model for others by her actions and her deeds demonstrating a good moral character
- Preference shall be given to students from Arkansas, Louisiana, or Texas
- Applicants much submit a written statement in 500 words or less of how competing in University Athletics will help her be successful in life.
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Magnolia Rotary Club Scholarship
Awarded for 2017-2018
- Full-time, degree-seeking student from Columbia County who is active in the community
- 2.5 GPA or better
- Evidence of financial need
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Orris Nipper Scholarship
Available for 2018-2019
- Full-time, degree-seeking student majoring in Pre-Vet or Animal Science
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Plant Board Scholarship
Available for 2018-2019
- Full-time, degree-seeking student majoring in an Agriculture field
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Power of 5 Scholarship
Available for 2018-2019
- Full-time, degree-seeking student
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST BE WILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN A THANK YOU VIDEO BEFORE THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Jay and Willie Broom Rowe Scholarship
Awarded for 2017-2018
- Graduating senior from Emerson High School planning to study agriculture, business, or science
- 3.0 GPA or better
- Evidence of financial need
- Student must demonstrate community leadership
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Wayne and Linda Smith Scholarship
Awarded for 2017-2018
- Full-time, degree-seeking student
- 3.0 GPA or greater
- Preference shall be given to a student from 1) Junction City High School or 2) Union County
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Robert Terry Supplemental Instruction Award
$500 per semester
Available for Spring 2018
- Must be a current supplemental instruction leader
- Student must be recommended by Supplemental Instruction Staff
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
Anonymous Scholarship
Available for 2018-2019
- Full-time, degree-seeking student active in the Baptist Collegiate Ministry
- Students of all class levels are eligible
- Completed SAU Foundation Scholarship Application and Essay on why the applicant deserves the award
- Apply SAU Foundation
- Awarded by SAU Foundation Scholarship Committee
- Awarded per academic year; student must apply each year.
- RECIPIENT MUST PROVIDE SAU FOUNDATION WITH A NOTE OF THANKS TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONOR BEFORE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
