Our Donors

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.

Ms. Linda Moncrief

Linda Moncrief established this scholarship to honor her mother and assist students majoring in English and Secondary Education.

Myra Wright

Don Wright was a longtime educator at Arkansas State University who passed away in 2009. His wife Myra Wright established this scholarship in December of 2010 for students in the Educational Leadership Program.

Nancy A. Haigler Scholarship

Michael Heflin established this scholarship to honor Nancy Haigler who was a long-time professor of Accounting at A-State. Ms. Haigler inspired and taught Michael and countless numbers of individuals who went on to successful careers as Certified Public Accountants.

Nancy C. Everitt Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by Nancy Everitt who is a 1987 graduate of ASU’s College of Communications Radio-Television Department. Nancy serves as president and chief operating officer of HEOPS Inc., a strategic services and outsourcing...

Nancy Elphingstone

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...

Nancy Eubanks Bacot Scholarship

Mrs. Bacot was an Instructor in the Department of Teacher Education at Arkansas State University from 1972 until 2013. She earned her undergraduate and advanced degrees from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi. Nancy was active in many professional...

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital Scholarship

The scholarship you are receiving was established by NEA Medical Center of Jonesboro in honor of the doctors on staff at the hospital.

NEA of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship

Because of their belief in the integrity of the accounting program, and because of their desire to help others who choose to pursue a degree in the accounting program, the Northeast Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants established this award. Your...

Neeley Family Graduate Scholarship in Communication Disorders

This scholarship was established and awarded to the first recipient in 2021. It was created by the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) in honor of Dr. Rick Neely with donations from current students, former students, colleagues and friends....

Neil and Gena Griffin

Arkansas State University alumnus Neil Griffin of Kerrville, Texas, made a historic $10 million gift to his alma mater. In recognition of the largest individual gift to an academic program, the university requested from the ASU Board of Trustees approval to rename...

Neil Griffin College of Business

Neil Griffin College of Business

Neil Griffin College of Business

This scholarship was established to assist students majoring in the College of Business in honor of E.C. Barton and Company and their support for Arkansas State University and the College of Business.

Northeast Arkansas Society of Human Resource Management

The scholarship you are receiving was established in 2000 by the Northeast Arkansas Chapter of society for Human Resource Management to honor the career and leadership of Dr. Dan Hoyt, emeritus professor of Management and Coordinator of the College of Business...

Nutrien Ag Solutions Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was originally established by Crop Production Services to assist students in the College of Agriculture field. In 2018 Crop Production Services, which was previously owned by Agrium, became Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Olympus Construction Inc. Endowed Scholarship

In November 2001, Olympus Construction, Inc. began funding toward establishing a scholarship endowment at Arkansas State University. This scholarship provides additional resources to the College of Engineering’s Scholarship program. Olympus’ generosity will benefit...

Orthany Paden Dekker Memorial Scholarship

Your scholarship was established in memory of Orthany Paden Dekker, who was a cashier at Arkansas State University from 1949 until her retirement in 1973. After her death in 1987, her son, Paden Neely, initiated the scholarship in memory of his mother to benefit...

Oscar Collins

Addison M. Bradford was born in La Grange, Arkansas and was reared in Forrest City. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the then-Arkansas State College in 1939, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and graduated from Southern Methodist University’s law...

Paul Allbright ROTC Scholarship

Paul Allbright was 1940 Graduate of Arkansas State College who received a degree in Physics. After graduation he worked as a nuclear physicist in Oak Ridge, TN. He also was veteran of Pearl Harbor and World War II. After retirement he developed real estate in...

Penry Scholarship

Dr. Jason Penry established this scholarship in honor of his mother, Rhonda Penry. Mrs. Penry received her Bachelor’s Degree in 2001, over 30 years after she began her college coursework. She truly values education and was a role model for Jason and their family....

Perry G Stevens Public Service Scholarship

In celebration of his 70th birthday, the Perry G Stevens Public Service Scholarship was established by his children to honor an exemplary public service career that has inspired other to follow in his path. Mr. Stevens was born and raised at Calico Rock, Arkansas and...

Peter Gustav Kluge Art Scholarship

Melissa and Jim Farrell established this scholarship in honor of Melissa’s brother Peter Gustav Kluge. The scholarship is to assist students majoring in art. Peter Gustav Kluge passed from this world July 6, 2018. He was the son of Dr. Robert and Gladine Kluge, of...

Phillip Forrester Memorial Scholarship

Mrs. Mary Steed Forrester and her family established the Phillip Forrester Memorial Scholarship at Arkansas State University in memory of her husband, a 1964 graduate of the College of Agriculture. His career included farming and banking interest in Mississippi and...

Pickering Firm Incorporated Scholarship

Pickering was founded as Pickering Engineering Company in 1946 by O. L. Pickering. Located originally at 349½ North Main Street in Memphis, the firm offered civil and surveying services. Over the next forty years, the firm would add structural, mechanical,...

Pope Family Scholarship for Agricultural Business

Randall and Jeanette Pope established this scholarship to assist students in their pursuit of a career in Agriculture. “On behalf of every student, faculty or staff member in the College of Agriculture, I want to express my profound appreciation for what Randall and...

Price and Sara Gardner Pre-Law Scholarship

Price and Sara Gardner established this scholarship to assist students who are on the pre-law track and aspire to attend law school after graduating from A-State. Price is a 1984 graduate and a four-year letterman for the A-State Football team. He is a partner with...

Professor Roger Lambert

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...

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

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

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

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...