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.

A-State Women in Accounting Endowed Scholarship

A-State Women in Accounting Endowed Scholarship

Lauren Krigbaum established this scholarship to assist female students majoring in Accounting.

Automation Outfitters Scholarship

Automation Outfitters Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist students majoring in the College of Engineering. Automation Outfitters, L.L.C. was started in February of 2005 with the goal of becoming the leader in the residential, commercial, and industrial automation industry in the...

Barret-Tuck Science Scholarship

Barret-Tuck Science Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca Barrett-Tuck, a 1978 graduate of ASU’s zoology program who is a Jonesboro neurosurgeon, and her husband Sam Tuck, a surgical technician, established this award in 1992 to assist promising students such as yourself who are working toward a degree in one of...

Barry Weyer Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Barry Weyer Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Barry and Mechelle Weyer established this scholarship to honor their son Barry Weyer, Jr. Barry was a Junior at A-State, majoring in Physical Education. Because of his love for football, Barry Jr. became an equipment manager for the A-State Football Team. Barry Jr.,...

Beck Family Scholarship

Beck Family Scholarship

Mrs. Teresa and Dr. Lowery Beck have established the Beck Family Scholarship Endowment to assist students who are majoring in the College of Business.

Beth Damphousse Retention Scholarship

Beth Damphousse Retention Scholarship

Beth Damphousse, the wife of former Chancellor Dr. Kelly Damphousse established this scholarship to assist the children of A-State staff members entering their sophomore year.

Betty Church Memorial Scholarship

Betty Church Memorial Scholarship

Mr. John Church established this scholarship in honor of his wife Betty Church who earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from A-State.

Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo Student Volunteer Scholarship

Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo Student Volunteer Scholarship

In the Spring of 2008, the children of Bill and Alice Nix surprised them by establishing an endowment for the petting zoo, which was named the Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo in their honor. For this reason, Bill and Alice established the scholarship you are receiving...

Bill Edmondson Memorial Scholarship

Bill Edmondson Memorial Scholarship

The Lawrence County Farm Bureau established this scholarship in 2009 as a tribute to Bill Edmondson. He was a 1956 graduate of Walnut Ridge High School. Following high school, he served four years in the United States Air Force. He attended Arkansas State University...

Bill Moss Scholarship

Bill Moss Scholarship

Meghan Phillips established this scholarship in honor of Bill Moss to assist students majoring in Engineering.

Bill Payne Excellence in Lab Science Scholarship

Bill Payne Excellence in Lab Science Scholarship

This award will be given annually to a student in the Clinical Lab Sciences degree program who best exemplifies the commitment to academic and clinical excellence that marked the personal and professional career of Mr. Payne. Mr. William Carter (Bill) Payne, emeritus...

Billy L. Duff Endowed Scholarship

Billy L. Duff Endowed Scholarship

Shortly after high school graduation, Susan married her high school sweetheart Billy, and chose to take a year hiatus from school to be with Billy as he completed his military service. During that year away from school and home, they applied and were accepted as...

Bob and Frances Puryear Physical Therapy Scholarship

Bob and Frances Puryear Physical Therapy Scholarship

Bob and Frances (Berkshire) Puryear and their families were long-time residents of Jonesboro, and were active in several charity, civic, and business activities. The Bob and Frances Puryear Physical Therapy Scholarship was established in honor and in memory of Bob...

Boyd L. Booth Scholarship

Boyd L. Booth Scholarship

Boyd L. Booth, a Caraway native and 1942 Arkansas State College graduate established this scholarship in the hope that it would “help steer other students toward successful and satisfying careers.” During his adult life, Mr. Booth did not live in Northeast Arkansas,...

Brackett-Krennerich Associates Scholarship Endowment for Theatre

Brackett-Krennerich Associates Scholarship Endowment for Theatre

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 2002 by Jerry Brackett and George Krennerich, partners in the Jonesboro architectural firm of Brackett and Krennerich. They were the designers of Fowler Center, and have a firm belief that students can benefit from...

Brandon and Jennifer Mitchell Scholarship

Brandon and Jennifer Mitchell Scholarship

Brandon and Jennifer Mitchell established this scholarship to assist students seeking a degree in the College of Business.

Brent and Debbie Bounds Endowed Scholarship

Brent and Debbie Bounds Endowed Scholarship

Brent and Debbie Bounds established this endowment to assist students who are majoring in the College of Business.

Brigadier General Keith A. Klemmer Scholarship

Brigadier General Keith A. Klemmer Scholarship

Brigadier General Keith Klemmer established this scholarship to assist student majoring in the College of Agriculture and Technology. General Klemmer is a 1987 graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture.

Buddy and Charlotte Beck STEM Scholarship

Buddy and Charlotte Beck STEM Scholarship

Buddy Gene Beck ‘59 graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, later receiving a master’s degree from the University of Southern California in systems management and a fellowship at Brookings Institute in Washington, D. C. Following public service, he...

Camfil Farr APC Engineering Scholarship

Camfil Farr APC Engineering Scholarship

Camfil, which manufactures pollution control equipment, has designated the gift toward establishing an endowment fund to support a full-tuition, renewable scholarship for an undergraduate mechanical or electrical engineering major. Camfil Air Pollution Control...

Carla Brooks Spears Memorial Scholarship

Carla Brooks Spears Memorial Scholarship

This endowment was established in memory of Carla Brooks Spears by her children, Marsha Spears Tidwell of Bono, Arkansas and Dr. J. B. Spears of O’Fallon, Missouri. This award shall be made annually to a student in the second year of the ADN program in the College of...

Carl R. Reng Memorial Scholarship

Carl R. Reng Memorial Scholarship

First awarded in 1989, the scholarship you are receiving was established by alumni, friends, family and faculty in memory of Dr. Carl R. Reng, Arkansas State University’s longest-serving president. Dr. Reng was instrumental in the shaping of the modern campus of ASU....

Chad and Pam Niell Marketing Scholarship

Chad and Pam Niell Marketing Scholarship

Chad and his wife Pam established this scholarship to assist students while they are attending school and give back to their community. Chad attended Arkansas State University and received his bachelor’s degree in Marketing in 1991. He was also a member of the Pi...

Chancellor's Circle Scholarship

Chancellor's Circle Scholarship

The Chancellor’s Cabinet is dedicated to advancing the mission of Arkansas State University by: Providing counsel to the Chancellor and university administration on directions, programs, services and activities that will strengthen and enhance the university;...

Charles Rasberry Radio-TV Scholarship

Charles Rasberry Radio-TV Scholarship

Established in 1989, your scholarship honors Mr. Charles Rasberry in recognition of his years of dedication and service to the Department of Radio-Television at Arkansas State University. Mr. Rasberry was head of the radio-television program at ASU for nearly 27...

Charles T. Crow Leadership Scholarship

Charles T. Crow Leadership Scholarship

Charlie Crow ’62, found many opportunities as a leader throughout his life. His much cherished years as a student at Arkansas State College provided a strong foundation for his leadership skills and the value he placed on being an active community participant. This...

Christy Swanson Clark Endowed Scholarship

Christy Swanson Clark Endowed Scholarship

Mr. William Clark established this scholarship to honor his wife Christy. The fund will assist students graduates from high schools in Woodruff County Arkansas.

Cindy French Memorial Scholarship

Cindy French Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship you are receiving has been established by family and friends of Cindy French who died suddenly in January 2005. This award in her memory is to provide assistance to a female student majoring in Banking or Finance. Cindy’s career was spent in...

Citizens Bank Seniors Scholarship

Citizens Bank Seniors Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Citizens Bank Seniors Club because they believe in supporting the continued success of Arkansas State University. They believe in making a difference in the lives of those who are striving to excel through the College of...

City Water and Light Employee Scholarship

City Water and Light Employee Scholarship

Employees of Jonesboro City Water and Light established this scholarship in 1993 to benefit employees’ children in their pursuit of higher education at Arkansas State University.