The Pine Bluff Community Foundation Scholarship applications will be accepted Feb. 1 through March 15.
Scholarships are managed by the Arkansas Community Foundation. Students in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County may go to www.arcf.org/scholarships and apply. On the website, Pine Bluff Area Scholarships are listed in the Southeast area. Last year, $48,500 in scholarships were awarded.
Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. In general, the Pine Bluff foundation’s scholarships are for area students pursuing higher education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors.
High school seniors from Pine Bluff and Jefferson County are eligible to apply for these scholarships, established for students in the general areas of but not limited to sports, history, library sciences, English, education, healthcare and/or hospital administration.
The local scholarship committee will review applications in March. The Pine Bluff foundation awards approximately 15 scholarships in the area.
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The Robert P. Atkinson Leadership Scholarship is used for a student pursuing a master’s level or above degree with an emphasis in administration within the healthcare field.
The Abbot Scholarship is available through Southeast Arkansas College, and the William A. and Genevieve H. Strong Scholarship is available through the math department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
“Funding for these scholarships comes from families, businesses and individuals who want to support higher education and invest in our students,” said Lawrence Fikes, executive director of the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation. “These donors determine the size and eligibility criteria for the scholarships they create, and we manage the scholarship process on their behalf.”
The deadline to apply is March 15. More information is available online at www.arcf.org/scholarships. Details: Lawrence Fikes, executive director, Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation, 870-850-7934.