Education & Behavioral Science Scholarships

The College of Education and Behavioral Science offers several privately funded scholarships to students enrolled in a degree program within our college. All scholarships are for full-time students with a declared major in one of our programs and attending the main A-State campus. Criteria for each scholarship are listed below the title.

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Privately funded scholarships are funded through individual donors, corporations or private companies who wanted to give back to Arkansas State and its students.

This portal was created so students could apply one time and the system would match you up with as many scholarships in which you qualify.

The portal is open every October 1 and closes February 1.

The application submission is valid for the upcoming academic year. You must resubmit an application each year you are enrolled at Arkansas State University. 

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Scholarships

MAMIE DAVIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time student.
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be a non-traditional student majoring in the College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Selection Made By:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Contact:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
coe@AState.edu
870-972-3057

 

 

HELEN P. DUDLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student majoring in the field of education and working toward a teaching degree.
  • Must be a single parent.
  • Must show financial need.
  • Must show a desire to be an educator who will make a difference in students' lives.
  • Must submit a short essay demonstrating how they will benefit from this scholarship.
  • If chosen to receive this scholarship, recipient must write a personal letter about what it meant to them to receive it. This letter will be sent to the children of Judge Robert Dudley.


Qualifications for Maintaining the Scholarship:

  • This is a one-time award. However, if the committee believes the current selection is an exceptional student, it is to their discretion to make a multi-year award.


Selection Made By:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Contact:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
coe@AState.edu
870-972-3057

 

 

JOHN AND PATRICIA GIBSON EDUCATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time junior or senior student with a minimum GPA of 3.25.
  • Must be seeking a Bachelor of Science in Education.
  • Additional consideration is made for students pursuing degrees in Special Education (Not a mandatory requirement).
  • Must demonstrate need for financial assistance.


Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Scholarship may be renewed, provided criteria is met.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher at the end of each semester.
  • Must continue to be a full-time education major (or related major).
  • Recipient must reapply every year, with each award renewable through the end of their senior year.
  • Recipients may not receive the award more than 2 years.


Selection Made By:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Contact:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
coe@AState.edu
870-972-3057

 

 

TOM AND SHIRLEY MANNING ENDOWMENT

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in the College of Education and Behavioral Science pursuing a teaching career.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • First choice is a student athlete football player; second choice is a student athlete in any organized sport sponsored by A-State.


Qualifications for Maintaining the Scholarship:

  • May be renewed for multiple years at the approval of the committee.


Selection Made By:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Contact:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
coe@AState.edu
870-972-3057

 

 

ARTHUR MONROE SHRIDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time incoming freshman from Randolph County.
  • First preference is a student majoring in the College of Education, preferably elementary education with an interest in teaching the value of nutrition and fitness.
  • Second preference may be a student majoring in physical education.
  • If there are no applicants from Randolph, Sharp, or Lawrence Counties majoring in Education, or no applicants at all that qualify, preference is that A-State uses its judgment in making awards.


Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Scholarship may be renewed through senior year if student continues to meet criteria and achieves academic progress.


Selection Made By:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Contact:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
coe@AState.edu
870-972-3057

 

 

JIM AND WANDA LEE VAUGHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in education, preferably an elementary or middle-level education degree.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.7.
  • Preference is given to students from Lawrence, Greene, and Craighead Counties.
  • Financial need is a major factor.


Qualifications for Maintaining the Scholarship:

  • May be renewed through completion of undergraduate degree (up to eight semesters) as long as the recipient continues to meet all award criteria and successfully fulfills a yearly review by the contact person.


Selection Made By:

  • College of Education and Behavioral Science.


Contact:
College of Education and Behavioral Science
coe@AState.edu
870-972-3057

DON AND MYRA WRIGHT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro.
  • Applicant must be a student born in Arkansas or educated in Arkansas public schools.
  • First preference for Elementary Education award is given to a graduate of Trumann High School in Trumann, AR.
  • Financial Aid is considered when choosing recipient.

Selection Information:

  • Non-renewable, students must re-apply every year.

Contact:
ELCSE
ELCSE@AState.edu
870-972-3062

 

DR. CARL R. RENG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must have been admitted to the Graduate School and be pursuing a degree in Educational Administration.
  • Applicant must be enrolled in at least six (6) graduate hours during the semester in which the award is received.
  • Applicant entering the program must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • Applicant already in the program must have a minimum 3.25 GPA in their graduate studies.
  • Applicant must demonstrate promise and show commitment to a career in Educational Administration.
  • If all qualifications are equal, consideration shall be given to financial need.

Selection Information:

  • Recipient selected for Fall award may be renewed for Spring term if they continue to meet criteria.
  • Selection is made by a committee consisting of the Dean of the College of Education, the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, Curriculum, & Special Education, and at least two (2) faculty members from the department.
  • Publicity shall be coordinated through University Communications.

Contact:
ELCSE
ELCSE@AState.edu
870-972-3062

 

DR. EUGENE W. SMITH RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be pursuing their Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership.
  • Applicant must have submitted their dissertation to the selection committee.

Selection Information:

  • Selection is made by the Center for Excellence in Education.

Contact:
ELCSE
ELCSE@AState.edu
870-972-3062

 

DRS. RANDY AND CAROL HAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be a full-time or part-time graduate student working toward the master's degree in secondary principalship.
  • Applicant should demonstrate outstanding academic work, dedication to a career as a secondary principal, need for financial assistance, and commitment to improving education opportunities in the Delta region.
  • Preference will be given to minority students with a demonstrated financial need who plan to remain and teach in the Arkansas Delta area.

Selection Information:

  • Selection is made by a committee consisting of the Dean of the College of Education, the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, Curriculum, & Special Education, and at least two (2) faculty members from the department. Members of the Ham family will be notified of selected recipient prior to offering the award to a recipient.
  • Publicity shall be coordinated through University Communications.

Contact:
ELCSE
ELCSE@AState.edu
870-972-3062

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
hpess@AState.edu

DR. JAKE DARBY SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Must be accepted into the Teacher Education program as a Physical Education major.
  • Minimum of two letters of recommendation, one being from a HPESS faculty member.
  • Must provide current transcript from A-State.

Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Must continue to take at least 12 hours.

 

DR. & MRS. THOMAS M. ADAMS II SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Exercise Science.
  • Must have highest overall GPA out of applicants.
  • Must have completed 75 credit hours with a minimum of 15 in the Exercise Science degree tract.
  • In the event of a tie in the selection process, the selected recipient should have the greatest amount of credit hours.
  • Student can not receive the award during the last semester of their degree program.

Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Recipient may reapply if criteria continues to be met.

 

DR. & MRS. THOMAS M. ADAMS II SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH PROMOTION

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Health Promotion.
  • Must have highest overall GPA out of applicants.
  • Must have completed 75 credit hours with a minimum of 15 in the Health Promotion degree tract.
  • In the event of a tie in the selection process, the selected recipient should have the greatest amount of credit hours.
  • Student can not receive the award during the last semester of their degree program.

Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Recipient may reapply if criteria continues to be met.

 

DR. & MRS. THOMAS M. ADAMS II SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Sport Management.
  • Must have highest overall GPA out of applicants.
  • Must have completed 75 credit hours with a minimum of 15 in the Sport Management degree tract.
  • In the event of a tie in the selection process, the selected recipient should have the greatest amount of credit hours.
  • Student can not receive the award during the last semester of their degree program.

Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Recipient may reapply if criteria continues to be met.

 

gladys mcpike hudgins scholarship

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time student.
  • Must be accepted into the Teacher Education program as a Physical Education major.
  • Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours with at least two semesters at A-State.
  • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

HPESS CHAIRMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a full-time student.
  • Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours with at least two semesters at A-State.
  • Must have a minimum 2.75 GPA.
  • Must be eligible for financial aid according to FAFSA guidelines.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
The Psychology and Counseling Department
psycounseling@AState.edu
870-972-3064

ALICE HORN BRYANT PSYCHOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a psychology major.
  • Must be a full-time student.
  • Must be at least a rising junior (earned a minimum of 60 hours at the end of the spring semester in which they apply).
  • Must have earned at least 9 credit hours in the psychology program at A-State at the end of the spring semester in which they apply.
  • Must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
  • Must have a minimum 3.25 psychology GPA.
  • Must submit, with application, a statement of professional goals.

Additional Information:

  • This scholarship is non-renewable and is for one academic year.

 

BETTY CHURCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a graduate student pursuing their Master's degree in Counseling.
  • Must be a current teacher in public schools in a high poverty school in Eastern Arkansas/Delta Region.

 

DR. AND MRS. JAMES F. GOLDEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must have completed 18 hours toward a Masters or Specialist degree in Counseling.
  • Must be committed to a career in counseling.

Additional Information:

  • Financial need will be considered in the selection process.
  • Publicity will be coordinated through University Communications.

 

GUSSIE L. TURNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be an incoming freshman.
  • First priority will be given to a student majoring in Psychology.
  • Second priority will be given to a student majoring in Sociology.
  • Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.
  • Must submit high school transcript, listings of high school and community involvement, and three letters of recommendation.
  • Must submit an essay of 750 words or less describing how they plan to use their degree to serve and improve the community.

Additional Information:

  • This scholarship is non-renewable and is for one academic year.
  • The Psychology and Counseling Scholarship Committee will identify 10 finalists.
  • Finalists will be interviewed by donors before recipient is chosen.
DR. MILDRED B. VANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be an early childhood major or mid-level education major on the Jonesboro campus.
  • Applicant must be enrolled in ECH 4003 Field Experiences III or MLED 4034 Field Experiences II.
  • Applicant must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate excellence in the area of education.

Application Information:

  • Application is provided directly to students in eligible courses.

Selection Information:

  • A new recipient will be selected each semester.
  • Mildred B. Vance Scholarship Selection Committee is appointed by the Chair of the Teacher Education Department.

Contact:
Dr. Diana Williams
Teacher Education Committee Chair
870-972-3059
dwilliams@astate.edu

 

EUNITHA STEEL HOUT COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AWARD

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be an incoming A-State freshman who has graduated from Buffalo Island Central High School, and plans to pursue a field of study in elementary or secondary education.
  • First preference is given to students from Monette or Leachville, Arkansas.
    • If there are no qualified students from those areas, the scholarship may then be awarded to a student from Craighead County who otherwise qualifies for the award.
  • In the event that Buffalo Island Central High School either merges with another institution or ceases to operate, the scholarship may be awarded to students from Monette or Leachville who otherwise qualify for the award.
  • Preference is given with financial need and a determination of strong character in mind.
  • Applicant must provide a written essay to Scholarship Committee.

Application Information:

  • If student if not a BIC graduate, contact person below.

Selection Information:

  • Recipients are eligible to reapply for consideration provided they have continued in the course of study in elementary or secondary education, and have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Scholarship Committee is comprised of the guidance counselor, senior class sponsor, and media specialist from Buffalo Island Central High School; a representative from the A-State Office of Financial Aid; and Steve Watkins, or his designee, who will serve informally and in an advisory capacity.
  • Determination will be based upon the Committee's evaluation of a writer essay and subsequent personal interview.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

THE POPE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student majoring in Early Childhood Education.
  • Applicant must be an Arkansas resident.
  • First-year applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better.
  • Applicant who is a current Arkansas State University - Jonesboro student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better.
  • Preference will be given to students currently holding this reward when determining recipients.

Application Information:

  • Application is provided directly to students in eligible courses.

Selection Information:

  • To maintain this scholarship, recipients must submit end-of-semester reports to donor reflecting academic progress and, once major is determined, the degree which is being sought.
    • Report should also include highlights of collegial experience both academic and personal (i.e. activities, work, etc.).
  • Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

RUTH STEINSIEK EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Annually awarded to Arkansas High School graduates who are pursuing a degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education at Arkansas State University.

Selection Information:

  • To renew this scholarship, recipients must remain full-time and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Selection is made by the Chair of the Department of Teacher Education and two (2) faculty members appointed by the Chair.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

NANCY EUBANKS BACOT SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in Elementary Education.
  • Applicant must have Academic Excellence, as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.5 or better.
  • Applicant must demonstrate service commitment through involvement in student organizations, community groups, programs, or agencies.
  • Applicant must have experience and involvement with children and youth demonstrated by summer work, part-time jobs, work in child care centers, camp counselor positions, church programs, etc.

Application Information:

  • Applicant must complete the application and include a statement of beliefs about teaching in the K-6 classroom and working with students and families of this age range.

Selection Information:

  • Selection is made by the College of Education and Behavioral Science.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

HESTER M. WADDILL SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student at junior or senior level who has been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
  • Applicant must have a minimum 3.3 GPA.
  • First preference is given to students preparing for careers in public education at the K-4 level.
  • Applicant must be a graduate of an Arkansas high school.
  • In addition to academic achievement, other factors may be considered but are not mandatory.
    • Include evidence of the applicant's involvement in civic or community affairs, student government, athletics, or the arts and music.

Selection Information:

  • This award is not automatically renewable, but previous recipients may reapply.
  • Publicity shall be coordinated through University Communications.
  • Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

DON AND MYRA WRIGHT ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro.
  • Applicant of the Educational Leadership doctoral award must be a student born in Arkansas or educated in Arkansas public schools.
  • Applicant of the Elementary Education Major award must be a student born in Arkansas or educated in Arkansas public schools.
    • First preference will be given to a graduate of Trumann High School in Trumann, AR.
  • Financial need will be considered when selecting recipients.

Selection Information:

  • This award is not automatically renewable, but previous recipients may reapply.
  • Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

 

EOFF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be a full-time student at Arkansas State University - Jonesboro.
  • Applicant must be an Arkansas resident.
  • Applicant must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college course work (classification of second-semester freshman or higher) and be in good academic standing.
  • This award is available to students in all teaching majors.

Selection Information:

  • Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.

Contact:
Dr. Joanna Grymes
Assistant Chair, Department of Teacher Education
870-972-3059
grymesj@astate.edu

LILLIAN BARTON SCHOLARSHIP

The Lillian Barton Scholarship is named in honor of a special educator. Miss Barton rendered service to the teaching profession for more than 50 years. She was a public school teacher, school administrator, and teacher educator. She has been characterized as a dedicated professional and a gracious lady. Miss Barton provided active and inspirational leadership to Eta Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi for many years; therefore, it seems only fitting that this chapter assume responsibility for the administration of the Lillian Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund. To finance the scholarships, an endowment was established by donations from relatives of Miss Barton, friends, and organizations. The interest from the endowment provides scholarships for deserving teacher education majors. The recipients are selected on the bases of GPA and evidence of professional promise. The scholarship is awarded in the fall and spring semesters. Those submitting an application packet (application form, up-to-date unofficial transcript, statement of future professional goals, one letter of personal reference, two rating scale forms from professors in your academic major, one rating scale form from a professor outside your academic major) must meet following criteria.

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be officially admitted into the Teacher Education Program.
  • Must be pursuing the B.S.E. or M.S.E. degree.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

 

 

LLOYD l. and june s. goff scholarship

Mr. Goff served as a teacher, coach, and administrator in the Wynne and Brinkley school districts, then became a principal and later superintendent in the Jonesboro Public Schools. After his retirement from Jonesboro in 1960, Mr. Goff was appointed assistant professor of education and psychology at Arkansas State, where he served for nine years.

Mrs. Goff completed her education degree at Arkansas State in 1957 and then taught elementary students for several years at East Elementary School in Jonesboro. She was also very involved in church and community activities while she lived in Jonesboro.

The children of the late Lloyd L. and June S. Goff knew that their parents placed special emphasis on education throughout their life's work. The Lloyd L. and June S. Goff Scholarship was endowed following their parents' death in 1990. It is the desire of the donors to assist in improving math and science education in the state by providing educational opportunities to outstanding recipients who plan to remain and teach in Arkansas upon graduation.

The Lloyd L. and June S. Goff Scholarship is awarded in the fall semester to a full-time junior or senior student with a 3.0 overall G.P.A. and an interest in pursuing a career in teaching at the secondary level. Preference will be given to Arkansas residents majoring in science or math education.

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be officially admitted into the Teacher Education Program.
  • Must be pursuing a secondary education degree with preference to those in math and science areas.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Must be a junior or senior by classification.

 

 

MARY L. SWAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Mrs. Swan was a native of Randolph County, Arkansas. She attended Pocahontas Elementary School and Pocahontas High School. Pocahontas High School was her favorite high school, but she was unable to graduate from there because her parents moved to Walnut Ridge. She, consequently, graduated from Walnut Ridge High School.

Mrs. Swan attended Ft. Smith Junior College for two years prior to attending and graduating from Arkansas State College. She obtained her Remedial Reading Certificate by attending the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University.

Mrs. Swan began her teaching career as a sixth grade teacher at the Alma Spikes Elementary School in Pocahontas, AR. In that district, she, by choice, taught only sixth graders for eight years. In the St. Charles Missouri School district, Mrs. Swan taught fourth grade for one year and then became the remedial reading teacher for 20 years. Mrs. Swan taught a total of 29 years in the Pocahontas School and St. Charles School Districts.

Mr. and Mrs. Swan planned together to set-up a scholarship to help students pursue an elementary education degree. This scholarship is in her honor because she enjoyed working with students so much and knew that all students could be successful if motivated to do his/her very best.

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • First preference is given to an incoming freshman having graduated from Walnut Ridge High School, Pocahontas High School, Hoxie High School, or any other high school located in Lawrence County, Randolph County, and Greene County in Northeast Arkansas.
    • Transfer students are eligible to apply only if they have attended an A-State branch and graduated from one of the aforementioned schools.
  • Second preference is given to a student currently enrolled.
  • Must be a full-time student pursuing an elementary or middle-level education degree.
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
  • Financial need must be documented.
  • Must demonstrate the abilities, personal qualities, and scholarship conducive to become an outstanding teacher.


Qualifications for Maintaining Scholarship:

  • Award may be renewed through completion of the undergraduate degree or six (6) additional semesters, provided the recipient continues to meet all award criteria.

 

 

SHANNON WRIGHT & LYNETTE THETFORD SCHOLARSHIP - WESTSIDE GRADUATE

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Must be a senior from Westside High School planning to attend Arkansas State University in the fall following graduation.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to the education profession exhibited by Shannon Wright & Lynette Thetford.

 

Additional Information:

  • Selection is made by the Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee.

 

 

SIBYLLA AND KENNETH PETERS ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP

Alpha Delta Kappa is an International Honorary Sorority for Women Educators. As such, one of its purposes is to promote high standards of education. One way the Northeast Arkansas chapters have chosen to do this is through the presentation of a jointly-sponsored cash award each year to an outstanding undergraduate and graduate education major.

These awards are called the Sibylla and Kenneth Peters Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Awards in honor of Sibylla Peters' contributions and service in behalf of Alpha Delta Kappa on the local, state, and national levels and her husband, Kenneth's, financial support of this scholarship.

Applications are due into the Professional Education Programs office twice a year. Students doing an internship in a spring semester must return an application in October. Students doing an internship in a fall semester must return an application in March.

Qualifications for Receiving Scholarship:

  • Recipient will receive award in their teaching internship semester.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Must demonstrate the abilities, personal qualities, and scholarship conducive to becoming an outstanding teacher.