Foust Family Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Leon and Dyanne Foust so they can assist students majoring in the fields of Agriculture, Business and Choral Performance. “Having grown up after the Depression Era and attending college later than most people, I realized how important a small assistance, money-wise, could help some students,” Foust explained. “Maybe this will enable some to complete their education.”

Foust, an A-State alumnus and retired bank president, selected the geographic preferences based on his personal experiences.
“I selected the three-county area due to that region being an important part of my life: Poinsett County, born, raised, and schooled there; Cross County, lived several years there and worked several years in Wynne; and St. Francis County, lived and worked there for more than 50 years and raised my family there.”

Foust specified that students majoring in agriculture, business or vocal music will be eligible to receive the award on a rotating basis among the academic areas. A music student may be in either music performance or the music education program.
“The three academic areas at A-State were chosen to honor each of my children, who received degrees from there,” he added.