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.

Dr. Albert L. Mink Scholarship

Dr. Albert L. Mink Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in memory of Dr. Mink after his sudden death. During his lifelong career at ASU, he served as a faculty member and Dean of the College of Engineering, currently serving in that capacity at the time of his death....

Dr. Al Langlois Horticulture Scholarship

Dr. Al Langlois Horticulture Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Al Langlois in recognition of his dedication and service to his students. He is passionate about teaching and has been teaching within the College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University for over 33 years. He...

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Adams II Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Adams II Scholarships for Academic Excellence

Because of their desire to help others who choose to pursue a degree in the exercise science program, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Adams established this award. Your qualifications exemplify those that Dr. and Mrs. Thomas saw as necessary to award this scholarship.

Dr. B.C. McGough Dean's Scholarship

Dr. B.C. McGough Dean's Scholarship

Dr. B. C. McGough was the first dean of the College of Business, which was housed at that time in historic Wilson Hall. He knew the importance of scholarship assistance to upper-level students who have proven their ability and potential but need financial assistance...

Dr. Calvin C. Smith Scholarship

Dr. Calvin C. Smith Scholarship

The Dr. Calvin C. Smith Scholarship was established by the Department of History in May 2002 in honor of Dr. Smith’s 32 years of service to Arkansas State University. The purpose of the scholarship is reward outstanding academic achievement of an African-American...

Dr. Carolyn Martin Bowers

Dr. Carolyn Martin Bowers

This scholarship was established by Ms. Linda Martin Thompson of Little Rock, in honor of her sister, Dr. Carolyn Martin Bowers. Dr. Bowers taught education at A-State for more than two decades, beginning in 1975 and retiring in 1997. Dr. Bowers was one of eight...

Dr. Charles Ford College of Business Scholarship

Dr. Charles Ford College of Business Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Ann Ford in honor of her late husband Dr. Charles Ford. Dr. Ford joined the COB faculty in 1969 and served 37 years before retiring in 2006.

Dr. Chloe Vaught Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Dr. Chloe Vaught Memorial Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Chloe Vaught in her memory. Chloe graduated Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, in Spring 2018, with her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Pre-Professional Studies, as well as a...

Dr. C.K. and Linda McFarland History Scholarship

Dr. C.K. and Linda McFarland History Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. C.K. McFarland, who served Arkansas State University from 1971 to 1982 as chair of the Department of History and from 1982 to 1997 as Professor of History and Management (Industrial Relations), and his wife, Dr. Linda McFarland...

Dr. Earnest Lee Saunders Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Earnest Lee Saunders Memorial Scholarship

First awarded in 2000, the Dr. Earnest Lee Saunders Memorial Scholarship was established in 1993. Dr. Saunders was a Jonesboro radiologist and graduate of Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He was a member of the...

Dr. Frances Downing Hunter and Thomas Scott Hunter Sr. Scholarship

Dr. Frances Downing Hunter and Thomas Scott Hunter Sr. Scholarship

Lisa D. Melton Jackson and Mr. Philip Jackson established this scholarship to honor Dr. Frances Downing Hunter and Thomas Scott Hunter Sr. to assist students majoring in English.

Dr. George Harp Honorary Scholarship

Dr. George Harp Honorary Scholarship

Remembering the positive influence Dr. George Harp had at a critical stage in his life, Kallsnick is establishing an endowed scholarship at A-State to honor Harp, emeritus professor of environmental biology. Kallsnick, a native of Hot Springs, recalls studying with...

Dr. Herman and Maxine Strickland Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Herman and Maxine Strickland Endowed Scholarship

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...

Dr. Jake Darby Scholarship

Dr. Jake Darby Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in memory of Dr. Jake Darby by his family and friends to benefit students in the Health, Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Arkansas State University. As a student at ASU, Dr. Darby was a three-year letterman...

Dr. James F. Golden Memorial Scholarship

Dr. James F. Golden Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1987 by the family of Dr. James F. Golden, associate professor of Education at Arkansas State University, in recognition of his many years of service to the field of counseling. Before his death, Dr. Golden was a member of the...

Dr. J.D. Kelly Piano Scholarship

Dr. J.D. Kelly Piano Scholarship

First awarded in 1992, the Janna Lambert Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Mrs. Janna Lambert by her husband, Professor Roger Lambert, and many other friends and family in memory of her generous and gracious support of Arkansas State University for more...

Dr. Jim Washam Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Jim Washam Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Interim Dean of the College of Business Dr. Kathy Loyd, to honor Dr. Jim Washam for his years of leadership and instruction in the College of Business. Jim joined the A-State faculty in 1989. He currently serves as Associate Dean...

Dr. John C. Faris Memorial Pre-Med Scholarship

Dr. John C. Faris Memorial Pre-Med Scholarship

This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor in 1986 in honor and memory of Dr. John C. Faris of Jonesboro. Dr. Faris, who practiced medicine for nearly 50 years, entered private practice in Jonesboro in 1939. During his career, he served 10 years as...

Dr. John C. Osoinach Sociology Scholarship

Dr. John C. Osoinach Sociology Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 1995 by Mrs. Margaret Osoinach, in loving memory of her husband, who was a professor of sociology at Arkansas State University. Dr. Osoinach was born in Washington, D.C. and joined the faculty of the then-Arkansas...

Dr. Kelly Damphousse Retention Scholarship

Dr. Kelly Damphousse Retention Scholarship

Former Chancellor of Arkansas State, Dr. Kelly Damphousse, established this scholarship to assist first-year college students entering their sophomore year.

Dr. Kenneth Beadles Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Kenneth Beadles Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Kenneth Beadles came to Arkansas State University as an assistant professor of Biology in 1965. In 1968 he became Chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences and held that position for 16 years. In 1984, he moved to the position of Dean of the Graduate...

Dr. Lynita Cooksey First-Year Experience (FYE) Scholarship

Dr. Lynita Cooksey First-Year Experience (FYE) Scholarship

Because of their desire to help others who choose to pursue a degree with Arkansas State University, the First –Year Experience Advisor Committee established this award in honor of Dr. Lynita Cooksey who serves as the Dean of University College. The focus of the...

Dr. Mildred B. Vance Scholarship

Dr. Mildred B. Vance Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Department of Teacher Education at ASU in 2004 in the honor of Dr. Mildred Vance. Dr. Vance retired in 2002 after 54 years of teaching in the College of Education. She has made extensive contributions to the early childhood...

Dr. Olen P. Nail Scholarship Endowment

Dr. Olen P. Nail Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship was established by the A-State Agriculture Department in memory of Dr. Olen P. Nail who died on April 4, 1988. Dr. Nail served as Chairman of the Agriculture department and as Dean of the College of Agriculture at Arkansas State from 1953-1975.

Dr. Patricia Robertson Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Patricia Robertson Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Interim Dean of the College of Business Dr. Kathy Loyd, to honor Dr. Patricia Robertson for her years of leadership and instruction in the College of Business.

Dr. Rebecca Matthews DNP Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Rebecca Matthews DNP Memorial Scholarship

Dr. David Matthews established this scholarship in honor of his late wife, Dr. Rebecca Matthews who was a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. Press Release for Scholarship: MATTHEWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWED FOR NURSING...

Dr. Robert L. Hoskins Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Robert L. Hoskins Memorial Scholarship

Your scholarship was established by the friends and family of Dr. Robert L. Hoskins, who died in July, 1994. Dr. Hoskins was the much-loved and highly respected founding dean of the College of Communications at Arkansas State University, a position he held for 16...

Dr. Robert Potts Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Robert Potts Endowed Scholarship

Buddy and Charlotte Beck established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Robert Potts who served as Chancellor for A-State from 2006-2011. This scholarship will assist veterans seeking a degree in Engineering or pre-law

Dr. Stanley Vanagunas Memorial Public Administration Scholarship

Dr. Stanley Vanagunas Memorial Public Administration Scholarship

John Baine is an A-State graduate from Eldorado, Arkansas who earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. John established this scholarship to honor of Dr. Stanley Vanagunas who is retired professor of Public...

Dr. Susan Noll Hanrahan

Dr. Susan Noll Hanrahan

Buddy and Charlotte Beck established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Susan Noll Hanrahan who was longtime dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. The scholarship was established to assist veterans seeking a degree in the College of Nursing and Health...