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A-State scholarships are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or any other status protected under applicable law.
Arkansas State University reserves the right to make changes to the scholarship program at any time based on available funding and eligible applicants.

Privately Funded Scholarships differ from Institutional Scholarships, whereas a donor wanted to assist students beyond generally offered institutional scholarship opportunities. These scholarships were created by individuals, groups of individuals or businesses who want to give back to Arkansas State and assist those students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship will differ in criteria and content; however, each is intended to help students to achieve the academic goals. It is a great honor to be selected to receive such a scholarship and thank you notes are required from each student recipient.

Regions Bank of NEA Scholarship

Because of their belief in the integrity of Arkansas State University, and because of their desire to help others from the Delta Region to pursue a degree with ASU, Regions Bank established this award in 2005. Your qualifications exemplify those Region’s wished to...

Remembering Shelby Rhodes Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Shelby Rhodes by her parents Roy and Vickie Rhodes along with her aunt and uncle, Mary and Bobby Bradshaw. Many other friends, classmates, instructors and staff contributed as well. Shelby was a biology major, and about...

Rhonda Strickland

Herman Strickland Jr. and his wife Rhonda established this scholarship to honor his parents Dr. Herman and Maxine Strickland. Dr. Herman Strickland is emeritus associate professor of teacher education and dean of University College. He and his wife Maxcine are the...

Riceland Foods President's Scholarship

Riceland provides marketing services for rice, soybeans and wheat grown by its 5500 farmer-members in Arkansas and Missouri. Each year, its 1500 employees receive, store, transport, process and market more than 125 million bushels (2.5 million metric tons) of...

Rick Duschl Memorial Scholarship

This memorial scholarship was established by friends and members of the Kappa Alpha Order Delta Eta Chapter of Arkansas State University in memory of Rick Duschl. The purpose of the memorial award is to provide assistance to deserving members of Kappa Alpha Order who...

Ricky Marshal Endowed Scholarship

Ricky Marshall graduated Arkansas State University in 1993 from the College of Business with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. Mr. Marshall created this scholarship to help alleviate the cost for those that need assistance in furthering...

Ringgold Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2014 by Mr. James H. Ringgold with the first recipient to be selected in 2016. The endowment was created to provide undergraduate scholarships for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Arkansas State University. Mr....

Ritter Communication Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established through the College of Business annual golf tournament. Proceeds from the event are used to establish a scholarship named in honor of one of the participating companies.

R.M."Bob" Wood Endowed Scholarship

This Scholarship was established by the families of R.M. “Bob” Wood in his memory. Mr. Wood was an alumnus of A-State, a business leader and real estate developer in the community of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Robert and Gloria Ferralasco Business Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Robert Ferralasco, who retired in 1989 after 37 years of service in the Arkansas State University College of Business. His last position was chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems and Administrative...

Robert C. And Toni Y. Davidson Scholarship

Robert Davidson established this scholarship in honor of his parents. Mr. Davidson’s father was in the insurance business and his mother was an active artist working in paintings and sculptures.

Roberto Rocca Scholarship sponsored by Tenaris

Tenaris is a sponsor of the Roberto Rocca Education Program, which provides scholarships and Fellowships to outstanding students of engineering and the applied sciences in selected countries where Tenaris and the program’s co-sponsors operate. Roberto Rocca...

Robin Martin Yates Vocal Scholarship

Robin Yates established this scholarship to assist students who are seeking a career in Choral Music Education. Robin Yates received a Bachelors and Master’s degree in Music Education from Arkansas State University.

Rodney Loren Pilgrim Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the memory of Rodney Loren Pilgrim by Debbie Pilgrim and Dr. Shane Hunt to honor their late husband and father. After high school he joined the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War. After his service to our...

Ron Carroll Athletic Training Endowed Scholarship

Ron Carroll, who became A-State’s first certified athletic trainer in April of 1976 and served as the primary trainer for the Red Wolves’ football program for the previous 45 seasons, was elevated in 2021 to Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine. Joining...

Ron Miller ROTC Scholarship

RON MILLER ROTC ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP Major Ron M. Miller was born January 20, 1938 in West Ridge, Arkansas. He is a 1959 graduate of Arkansas State University with a BSE degree. He retired as a Major with over 20 years of service, which began in 1960. His military...

Rorick Family Veterinary Medicine Scholarship

This scholarship is named to honor Jerre Kent Rorick, D.V.M. who is a fourth-generation equine professional. He is the brother of Pi Kappa Alpha member Kevin Rorick. Jerre practiced equine veterinary medicine over 50 years. He worked at several different thoroughbred...

Roy and Pat Ockert Herald Editor Scholarship

Roy and Pat Ockert are both former editors of the Arkansas State University’s newspaper, The Herald. The Ockert’s established this scholarship to help with the editor’s college expenses. The Ockert’s worked together as co-editors for the Herald as A-State students...

Ruby I. Reng Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by the Arkansas State University Faculty Women’s Club. The purpose of the club is to encourage a spirit of community among faculty members and administrators and wives of faculty members and administrators. The...

Ruff-Miller Printing Scholarship

This scholarship was established by co-workers and friends to honor Bob Ruff at the time of his retirement as Printing Supervisor at Arkansas State University. Mr. Ruff was employed in the Department of Printing at A-State for forty years.

Russell and Melda Strickland Buffalo Island Central Scholarship

Throughout their lives together, Russell and Melda Strickland of Black Oak, Arkansas, understood the worth of team camaraderie and a quality education, and how those attributes can contribute to personal success. This knowledge drove them to be strong supporters of...

Ruth Steinsiek Excellence in Education Scholarship

Ruth Steinsiek was a long-time educator in northeast Arkansas. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Primary Education from Jonesboro Baptist College and then her Master’s Degree from Arkansas State College in 1956. She first taught pre-school in...

R.W. and Anna Margaret Butler Scholarship

The family of long-time Harrisburg business leader R.W. Butler endowed the scholarship you are receiving in memory of Mr. Butler and in honor of his wife, educator Anna Margaret Butler. Mrs. Butler died in May 2006. R.W. Butler grew up in a community near Hope, Ark.,...

Ryan Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Connie Ryan to assist students in their pursuit of their Certificate in Addiction Studies. Social work draws people of diverse backgrounds and experiences into its ranks. A number of these individuals have overcome significant...

Sammie V. Wood Continuing Education Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by Mr. David and Dr. Ashley Renck and Mrs. Sammie V. Wood to honor their father and husband, Mr. Sammie V. Wood who died January 30, 2012. Mr. Wood graduated with a B.S.A. in Agricultural Business from Arkansas State...

Sam Morgan Scholarship

The Sam Morgan Scholarship was established by Mary Ruth Scholes in the memory of her brother Sam Morgan. Sam Morgan was born in Guy, Arkansas and served in the United States Army. He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1953 with a degree in...

Sandy Alstadt Public Reltions Scholarship

Following a successful 30+ year career in corporate and non-profit communications, Alstadt retired from Entergy Services, Inc. in 2018. At Entergy, Sandy served in progressively higher leadership positions including Director/Group Manager of Customer Communications....

Sara Roberson

The George and Sara Roberson Scholarship has been established to help ASMSA graduates, who are among the best and brightest in the state, to thrive and achieve at A-State. Dr. Roberson graduated from A-State and went on to the University of Tennessee College of...

Savu Lifeline to Art Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by Drs. Calin and Mihaela Savu. Dr. Calin Savu serves as a physician for The Pain Center of Jonesboro, and Dr. Mihaela Savu serves as a cardiologist for Cardiology Associates of Northeast Arkansas. In 2005 the...

Scott Hale Memorial Scholarship

The Scott Hale Memorial Scholarship memorializes Scott Hale, a dear friend to many people in the Jonesboro, Arkansas community, a leader at Arkansas State University, and a faithful member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Scott was born on December 3, 1970 and passed...