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.

James G. Osborn Memorial Scholarship

James G. Osborn Memorial Scholarship

A Jonesboro couple, who wish to remain anonymous, established the scholarship you are receiving in honor of one of their friends, James G. Osborn of Jonesboro. Mr. Osborn has served the Jonesboro community for many years as a certified public accountant.

James H. Ringgold Scholarship

James H. Ringgold Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 2001 by Mr. James H. Ringgold with the first recipient to be selected in 2006. The endowment was created to provide undergraduate scholarships for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Arkansas State...

James W. Callaway AT&T Business Scholarship

James W. Callaway AT&T Business Scholarship

James W. Callaway, a 1968 graduate of ASU with a degree in business administration, has had an outstanding career in the communications industry. In 2005, he led the merger integration efforts of SBC’s acquisition of AT&T, and held the same position the next year for...

Jay Palmer Beard and Veda Pruett Beard Scholarship in Broadcast Journalism

Jay Palmer Beard and Veda Pruett Beard Scholarship in Broadcast Journalism

The scholarship endowment you are receiving was established by Mr. Pruett in memory of his uncle and aunt, Dr. Jay Palmer and Veda Pruett Beard. It is his desire that their legacy will continue through providing assistance to students pursuing a degree in broadcast...

J.D. Rogers Memorial Scholarship

J.D. Rogers Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 1984 by Mrs. Ruth Rogers of Pine Bluff, Ark., in memory of her husband, the late J.D. Rogers. Mr. Rogers was a longtime resident of Pine Bluff and an employee of the Pine Bluff Arsenal. Their son Doug is a...

Jerry and Christina Burchfield Scholarship

Jerry and Christina Burchfield Scholarship

This scholarship has been established in appreciation for the scholarships, student work opportunities, and loans that were available to assist Mr. Burchfield in obtaining his BS in accounting and in appreciation for the accounting professors (particularly Dr. Joseph...

Jim and Betty Sloan Memorial Scholarship

Jim and Betty Sloan Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established as a tribute to the late Jim Sloan, a Jonesboro farmer and businessman, by friends, business associates and family members.

Jim and Carole Stevens Engineering Scholarship

Jim and Carole Stevens Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 2009 by James “Jim” and Carole Stevens. Mr. Stevens attended Arkansas State University and played baseball for ASU in 1954.

Jim and Wanda Lee Vaughn Memorial Scholarship

Jim and Wanda Lee Vaughn Memorial Scholarship

Both A-State alumni, Mr. Vaughn earned a master’s degree in education and Mrs. Vaughn earned her degree in elementary education. Previously, they had earned degrees at Oklahoma and Stephens College, respectively. They lived at Delaplaine for many years before moving...

Joan Hafner Scholarship

Joan Hafner Scholarship

Joan Hafner Khilling established this scholarship to assist students majoring in the College of Business.

Joe B Hilliard Scholarship

Joe B Hilliard Scholarship

For his fiftieth anniversary as a Lee Wilson Company employee the Wilson family established what is now the Joe B. Hilliard / Wilson Scholarship at Arkansas State University. Joe served on many state and county boards and agencies. Among his many accomplishments was...

Joel Gambill Journalism Scholarship

Joel Gambill Journalism Scholarship

Dr. Joel Gambill created this scholarship to assist students seeking a career in journalism. Dr. Joel Gambill of Jonesboro graduated from Arkansas State University in 1965. Soon afterward, he was the first instructor in journalism hired by ASU’s renowned professor...

Joe McAlister Cache River Valley Seed Scholarship

Joe McAlister Cache River Valley Seed Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 2004 by Randy Woodard and Cache River Valley Seed, LLC in honor of Randy’s father-in-law, Joe McAlister, who founded the company in 1961. The family-owned agriculture business, which was first known as McAlister...

John and Coral Swofford Scholarship

John and Coral Swofford Scholarship

John and Coral have established this endowment to assist students in the College of Media and Communication. Mr. Swofford graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/Television in May of 1981. Since graduation, he has had the...

John and Patricia Gibson Education Scholarship

John and Patricia Gibson Education Scholarship

The family of John and Patricia Gibson established this scholarship to support Arkansas State University students who are pursuing a degree in education to become future teachers and educators. My parents had three children – Cindy, John Jr. and Jim Gibson. We wanted...

John Baine Scholarship

John Baine 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. Baine, a former state representative in the Arkansas General Assembly, also earned a bachelor’s degree in...

John B. Frazer Scholarship

John B. Frazer Scholarship

John served as Mayor of Warren and played significant behind-the-scenes roles in statewide and national politics. His resolve was tested three months into his first term when a devastating tornado struck the town on Good Friday 1975. He immediately took action...

John Cramer Scholarship

John Cramer Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by friends and family members in memory of John Cramer who served as a professor in the Department of Radio-Television at Arkansas State University.

John Horn ROTC Scholarship

John Horn ROTC Scholarship

Your scholarship was established by Mr. John Horn of Bartlesville, OK, and Arkansas State University alumnus who participated in the ROTC program and later served in World War II. The Scholarship honors outstanding military science students.

John T. Clements Memorial Scholarship

John T. Clements Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by Mrs. Dorothy Clements (deceased), Dr. William Clements, ASU professor of English and Philosophy, and his wife, Dr. Frances Malpezzi, ASU professor of English and Philosophy, in memory of her son, brother and...

John Tipton Scholarship

John Tipton Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist students majoring in Management in the College of Business.

Jon A Linder-Douglas Jon Seitz Scholarship

Jon A Linder-Douglas Jon Seitz Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by Stephen and Mary Seitz anonymously in 1998 as a single parent scholarship. The name was changed at a later date to be in memory of their two family members. Through the Seitz’s generosity, valuable assistance is...

Jonathan Barfield Memorial Scholarship

Jonathan Barfield Memorial Scholarship

The Jonathan Barfield Memorial Scholarship was established by the Sigma Chi Chapter of Arkansas State University in honor Jonathan Barfield, a colleague, friend and brother. This scholarship was created to ensure that his memory and his impact on A-State are...

Joseph H. Daniel Memorial

Joseph H. Daniel Memorial

This scholarship was established by J. S. “Steve” Daniel in memory of his father Joseph H. Daniel. Joseph H. Daniel served in World War II and earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture from Arkansas State College in 1952. He played football at ASC under...

Joyce Ragland Roth Endowed Scholarship

Joyce Ragland Roth Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2022 by Mr. Thomas Roth in honor of his wife, Mrs. Joyce Ragland Roth. He and the family decided this would be the perfect Christmas gift for Joyce. Joyce graduated from A-State in 1971, and is now retired from the Stuttgart School...

J.T Wright and R.C. Wright Scholarship

J.T Wright and R.C. Wright Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established in December 2004 by Mr. William R. Wright who died the following month. Mr. Wright’s trust will provide three awards annually in memory of his family members. He was very generous in his meaningful contributions to...

Juanita Provance King Memorial Scholarship

Juanita Provance King Memorial Scholarship

The members of the Malden, MO, High School graduating class of 1952 and surviving children established this scholarship in Juanita King’s memory during their 50th class reunion year. The class desired to give back to Malden by assisting a deserving student pursuing...

Judge Ann Pugh Memorial Scholarship

Judge Ann Pugh Memorial Scholarship

Judge Ann Lucas Pugh noted the need for caring, concerned and knowledgeable high school guidance counselors who know the importance of scholarships for financially challenged students, both to get them into college and to keep them there. Because she sincerely...

Julia Lansford Vocal Scholarship

Julia Lansford Vocal Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by family and friends in honor of Mrs. Julia Lansford who retired from Arkansas State University in 2007. Mrs. Lansford, who served as an associate professor in music, began her career with Arkansas State University...

Junior Auxiliary Scholarship

Junior Auxiliary Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro, Arkansas. JA of Jonesboro, which was founded in 1950, is a non-profit women’s volunteer service organization. It is their desire to help others who choose to pursue a degree at Arkansas State...