Our Donors

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.

 Ralph Clifton Scholarship

Ralph Clifton Scholarship

This Scholarship was established by friends and Family of the late Ralph Clifton who graduated from A-State in 1972 and then went on to become an attorney.

Randy and Carol Ham Memorial Scholarship

Randy and Carol Ham Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Carol Ham, friends and associations in memory of their son, friend and colleague, Dr. Randy Carol Ham, who died on September 7, 1992. Dr. Ham received his bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s degrees at Arkansas State...

R.A. Nelson Scholarship

R.A. Nelson Scholarship

Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Nelson of Blytheville, AR, established this scholarship in 1986 to assist in the education of an outstanding student like yourself beginning studies in mathematics, computer science or physics. Mr. Nelson is a member of the 1935 graduating class of...

Ray Hall Sr. and Kathleen Hall Memorial Scholarship

Ray Hall Sr. and Kathleen Hall Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Hall at the time of his death in 1997. Dr. Hall made numerous contributions on all levels to the field of education including laying the foundation for vocational schools in the state of Arkansas. He began service in...

Regions Bank of Jonesboro Scholarship

Regions Bank of Jonesboro 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 A-State, Regions Bank established this award in 2007. Your qualifications exemplify those Region’s wished...

Regions Bank of NEA Scholarship

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

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...

Riceland Foods President's Scholarship

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 H. Hagaman Scholarship

Robin H. Hagaman Scholarship

Your scholarship was established in 1991 by Robin H. Hagaman, a retired hospital management executive, to assist Arkansas County students such as yourself in their pursuit of an education at Arkansas State University. Mr. Hagaman graduated from Arkansas State College...

Robin Martin Yates Vocal Scholarship

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

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 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...

Roy and Pat Ockert Herald Editor Scholarship

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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....