Mid-South Community College Foundation, Inc.
Private Scholarships

Endowed Scholarships

Crittenden County Board of Realtors/Ralph W. Sloan Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award each fall and spring semester to students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The Crittenden County Board of Realtors, in partnership with Time Warner Cable, established this scholarship to provide financial assistance to worthy Crittenden County high school graduates who plan to further their education in the areas of business, real estate, or law.

David Brennan Ray Memorial ‘Sunshine’ Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $300 award each fall and spring semester to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicant must enroll at least part-time (minimum of 6 hours). Preference will be given to students with disabilities.

John Gammon Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award each fall and spring semester to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicants must enroll for at least nine semester credit hours.

Marvin Steele Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to a student with a high school or college GPA of 3.0 and seeking a degree in business. Preference will be given to students who currently own or operate a business, plan to become entrepreneurs, or have a strong record of business related courses.

Mary and John P. Wilson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship will provide two (2) $500 awards to full-time students with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and are ineligible to receive federal funds. Applicants must be less than 24 years of age at the beginning of the semester in which the award is being sought. The award may be renewed each fall and spring semester upon application and may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.

Molly Whistle Paudert Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides up to three (3) $500 awards to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. The applicant must be a single or working parent enrolled in at least six credit hours per semester. This award is renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.

Roberta Jackson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award each fall and spring semester to students with a 2.75 GPA and may be used for tuition, fees, and books. The award is designed to provide financial assistance to nontraditional students (age 25 and over).

Rosewood United Methodist Church Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award each fall and spring semester to students with a minimum 2.75 overall GPA. The applicant must be enrolled at least part-time (minimum of six credit hours) per semester and be involved in community service through church, school, or other civic organization as approved by the MSCC scholarship committee.

Sean Coulter and Jennifer Coulter Memorial Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $250 awards per semester to students maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and seeking a degree in computer graphics or media. Students must be enrolled at least part-time and the award provides for tuition and fees each fall and spring semester.

Southland Park Gaming and Racing Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship will provide up to five (5) $500 awards each fall and spring semester for students with a minimum 2.75 GPA and are enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours. This scholarship is also designed to assist the students at Mid-South Community College who are employed at Southland or are dependents of Southland employees.

Verneil and A.L. Reed Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is renewable each fall and spring semester. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

Annual Awards

Arkansas Greyhound Association Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $500 awards to Arkansas residents with a minimum GPA of 2.75. These funds can be applied toward tuition, fees, and/or books and are renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.

Barbara A. Bird Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with a 3.0 GPA and enrolled in a minimum of nine hours per semester. Only applicants seeking a degree in the nursing field qualify for this scholarship and funds may be used towards tuition, fees, and/or books.

Brenda Gail Ask Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Applicant must be pursuing a career in the field of education and be enrolled in a minimum of nine credit hours. These funds can be applied toward tuition, fees, and/or books and are renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.

Centurions for Christ Sargeant Glen Bailey Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $500 awards to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and is enrolled full-time at MSCC. Applicants must be a dependant of law enforcement personnel or firefighter. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who achieve academic success and may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

Centurions for Christ Michael Waters Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $500 awards to students with a minimum 3.00 GPA and is enrolled full-time at MSCC. Applicants must be a dependant of law enforcement personnel or firefighter. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who achieve academic success and may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

Charley Bartholomew Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students that maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA and that are enrolled at least part-time. Only applicants seeking a certificate or degree in Diesel Maintenance qualify for this scholarship. The funds are renewable each semester upon application.

Charlie Wah Memorial Community Service Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $300 award to a student who exemplifies the spirit of community involvement and volunteerism. The applicant must provide proven documentation of their involvement in community service and volunteerism such as civic organizations, volunteerism, or other charitable activities. The applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5 and enroll for a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester that the award is being sought. This scholarship is a cash award and may be used at the discretion of the student.

Coach Cliff Garrison Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 awards to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA and who are pursuing a career in education with an emphasis in athletic coaching.  The applicants must agree to a 40 hour per semester coaching internship with members of the MSCC coaching staff.  Preference will be given to applicants from Crittenden and St. Francis counties in Arkansas.

Crittenden County Farm Bureau Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $600 awards to students with a 3.0 GPA and is enrolled full-time at MSCC and are residents of Crittenden County. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who achieve academic success. The award provides for tuition, fees, and books each fall and spring semester as funds are available.

Crittenden Emergency Medical Ambulance Service Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who are seeking certification in the EMT-Basic program. Applicants must be 18 years or older and must provide a letter of recommendation from a member of the police and/or fire departments, an employer, or a former teacher. Applicant must also be a resident of either Crittenden County Arkansas or the city of Hughes, Arkansas.

Crittenden National Bank Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students that have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who are award seeking and are involved in the community. The award provides for tuition, fees, and books each fall and spring semester as funds are available.

David Jacob Herren Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award for students with a 2.75 GPA seeking a certificate or degree in Advanced Manufacturing. The award is renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.

Donna and Fred Goodfellow Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students that maintain a 2.75 GPA and are employed. The scholarship is renewable for each semester provided that the awardees maintain eligibility.

Dorothy Gautreaux Memorial Scholarship for Leadership

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to a student who exemplifies proven leadership ability within their community, school, or church. An additional requirement for this award will be a minimum of ten (10) hours of community service per semester of enrollment at MSCC. Awardees must maintain a 2.75 GPA and enroll for a minimum of 9 hours each semester that the award is sought.

The Earle Garden Club Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students that have a minimum GPA of 2.75, resides in Earle, Arkansas and are enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours. This scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester.

Ford Turner Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $600 award to full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The award may be renewed each semester upon application and may be applied towards tuition, fees, and/or books.

Gene Arnold Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to a non-traditional student, age 30 years or older, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours. The award is renewable each fall and spring semester.

Greyhound Breeders of Arkansas Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to Arkansas residents with a minimum GPA of 2.75. These funds can be applied toward tuition, fees, and/or books and are renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.

Hattie M. Kemp Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are seeking a degree in education. Applicant must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship provides for tuition, fees, and books each fall and spring semester as funds are available.

Isabelle Kate and Beau Franklin Fenter Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA who are seeking a career in the Allied Health field of study. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of nine credit hours. These funds may be applied to tuition, books and fees.

Jimmie C. Barham Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students who maintain a 3.0 GPA and are involved in their community. The awards are renewable each fall and spring semester as funds are available and are designed to provide financial assistance to non-traditional students age 25 or over. These funds can be applied to tuition, books and fees each semester.

Jimmie Ladd Richardson Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $350 award for tuition and fees to MSCC students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is designed to assist part-time students enrolled in a maximum of 11 credit hours. Applicants with a physical disability may be given special consideration.

Jimmy Moudy Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award each fall and spring semester to students with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Applicants must be a resident of Crittenden County, Arkansas and be enrolled at least part-time (minimum of 9 credit hours).

La Coterie Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award each fall and spring semester to a full-time MSCC student with a minimum 2.0 GPA. The scholarship is focused on a student's involvement in community service activities.

Lee Catt “Find Me Foundation” Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students each fall and spring semester. Applicants must be seeking certification in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/Search & Rescue) course through the Allied Health program. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who achieve academic success and may be used for tuition, fees, and books.

Mac D. Holmes Family Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students seeking certification in the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT) program each fall semester. The applicant must be 18 years or older and a resident of Crittenden County Arkansas.

Mary Meux Toney Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award for students with a 3.0 GPA and enrolled at least part-time. The Mary Meux Toney Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial assistance to students who achieve academic success. This scholarship is renewable for the fall and spring semesters of each academic year.

Maxine Neri Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award each fall and spring semester as funds are available. This award provides for tuition and fees and is designed to provide financial assistance to non-traditional students (age 25 or over) who achieve academic success. No applicant may receive funds for more than two semesters.

MSCC Working Student Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award each fall and spring semester. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in at least 15 credit hours at MSCC This scholarship is designed to assist award-seeking students who do not qualify for Federal Pell Grants.

Paul E. Gray Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award for students seeking a certificate or degree in Diesel Maintenance. The award is renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.

Quota Club

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students that maintain a 2.5 GPA. This scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester as funds are available. Applicants for this scholarship must be a single parent pursuing a career in the Allied Health field. The scholarship provides for tuition, fees, and books.

Reed C. and Frank G. Fogleman Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. The applicant must be enrolled for a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester, be a resident of Crittenden County, AR and seeking a degree in nursing or other medically related field. Preference will be given to applicants 24 years of age and older. This award is renewable each fall and semester upon application.

Reverend and Mrs. Zilmon E. Barr Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students that maintain a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester as funds are available. It is designed to provide financial assistance to students that are single parents planning to transfer to a nursing program. The scholarship provides for tuition, fees, and books.

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation Technical Scholarship

This scholarship provides three (3) $250 awards to graduating high school students with a GPA of 3.0 or better, who have completed a two-year cycle in the MSCC Technical Center program and plan to continue in their pathway at MSCC. Qualifications include membership in the SkillsUSA program. Recipients of this award may renew in the spring.

Robert Crittenden Chapter NSDAR Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $250 awards to students that have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and are residents of Crittenden County. This scholarship was designed to provide financial assistance to students who achieve academic success and are involved in community service. The scholarship may be used for tuition, fees and books each fall and spring semester.

Ross Tyler Johnson Hamilton Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award for students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and entering the Allied Health program at MSCC. Applicants must be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credit hours and be a resident of Crittenden County, AR.

Roy L. Gray Working Man Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students who maintain a 2.50 GPA. Applicant must be a parent, currently employed, and have received a GED from MSCC. Preference is given to fathers with children in the home.

Sam G. Ashworth Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students maintaining a 2.50 overall GPA. This award is renewable each fall and spring semester. Preference will be given to Hughes, Arkansas residents not receiving a Pell Grant.

Sam T. Heuer Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students maintaining a 2.0 overall GPA and is seeking a career in law enforcement or a law degree. This award is renewable each fall and spring semester.

Sanders Family Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with an overall high school or college GPA of 2.75 and enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Awarded each fall and spring semester, this scholarship is for applicants seeking a degree in law enforcement or Crime Scene Investigation.

Senator Mike Everett Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to students maintaining a 3.0 overall GPA. This scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester.

Shelley and Jim Pugh Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $250 awards to students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and planning a career in agriculture or agricultural related business. Preference will be given to students from a farm family or employed in farming. The scholarships are renewable each fall and spring semester upon application.
Thomas B. Goldsby, Jr. Scholarship for Concurrently Enrolled High School Students
This scholarship provides college courses to all qualifying 11th and 12th grade students residing in Crittenden County. Students receive both high school and college credit and the award will be used to pay for college tuition and books for qualified high school students.

Todd Allen Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $375 award to students with a minimum GPA of 2.50, full-time or part-time and is a resident of Crittenden County. The award provides for tuition, fees, and books each fall and spring semester as funds are available.

Thomas Gadberry Textbook Scholarship

This scholarship provides two (2) $150 award to students maintaining a 2.75 overall GPA. This scholarship is awarded each fall and spring semester. This award is renewable for the spring semester provided that the awardee maintains eligibility.

Upton Family Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $500 award to students with an overall GPA of 2.50 and is enrolled for a minimum of 9 semester credit hours.  This award is renewable provided that the awardee maintains eligibility.

West Memphis Recycling Scholarship

This scholarship provides one (1) $250 award to a graduating student from West Memphis High School. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and enroll for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester that the award is being sought and is renewable each fall and spring semester.

West Memphis Rotary Partners in Education Scholarship

This scholarship provides seven (7) $250 awards to applicants maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA and completing at least six credit hours. This scholarship is awarded annually on a reimbursable basis to encourage student participation in community service, to reward intellectual excellence, and to provide needed financial assistance for further education. 

Updated 01/11/2011