Scholarships

The Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation is deeply committed to providing Springdale Graduates with financial assistance to further their educational experiences beyond high school.  The individual scholarships are funded by the generous contributions of Springdale patrons who have a passion for helping graduates realize their dreams.  SPSEF manages more than $1,800,000 of endowed scholarship money in the following funds:

Traditional scholarships have been created to support students who are seeking post-secondary education at a two-year or four-year college or university.

• Stanley and Annabel Applegate Memorial Scholarship. Apply
• Bayyari Elementary Rosie Howard Scholarship  APPLY
• Central Jr. High International Heritage Scholarship  APPLY
• Jeff Charlesworth Scholarship   APPLY
• Jack & Glenna Hellstern Scholarship  APPLY
• Harold Henson Sr. Scholarship  APPLY
• Pat R. Henry Memorial Scholarship APPLY
• Debbie Hoffarth/Harps Scholarship APPLY
• Donaldson Family Legacy Scholarship Apply
• Don and Zelpha Johnson Scholarship  Apply
• Elmer & Dot Johnson Scholarship  APPLY
• Coach Kevin Johnson Memorial Scholarship APPLY
• Judy Hobson Celebration of Marshallese Culture Scholarship  APPLY
• Harvey and Bernice Jones Scholarship  APPLY
• Eddie Downing Memorial Scholarship. Apply
• Geneva Powers Memorial Scholarship APPLY
• Glenda & Randell Snavely Memorial Scholarship Apply
• Har-Ber High School Band “Pride In Excellence” Scholarship    APPLY
• Hartzell and Marsha Jones Scholarship of Promise and Potential  APPLY
• Mei & Lan Scholarship for Girls with Perseverance and Ambition Apply
• Sams Furniture Collegiate Scholarship  Apply
• Springdale High School Class of 2015 Scholarship Apply
• Springdale High School Class of 1965 Scholarship  APPLY
• Suzanne Graham Memorial Scholarship Apply
• Don Tyson Endowed Scholarship for Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences  APPLY
• Weiser Family Scholarship  APPLY
• Jeff Whorton Memorial Scholarship  APPLY
• Willard Walker Rotary Scholarship  APPLY
• Springdale Schools Alumni Scholarships APPLY

Workforce Scholarships have been created to support students who intend to enter the workforce in a job that typically requires a two-year degree or certificate from a trade school or two-year community college.

• Sams Furniture Workforce Scholarship.  Apply
• Springdale Rotary Workforce Scholarship APPLY
• Weiser Family Workforce Scholarship APPLY
• Walter Turnbow Workforce Scholarship  APPLY

Applying for Scholarships

All SPSEF scholarships, as well as colleges/universities, require your current Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Expected Family Contribution (FAFSA-EFC) when applying for financial aid.  To apply for a scholarship, follow these steps:

1.   Before you apply for any of the Foundation’s Scholarships you MUST complete the FAFSA.  To access the FAFSA website: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Once you have completed the FAFSA, you will receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number listed in the top right hand corner.  You will need your EFC number to complete the Foundation Scholarship Application.

2.  To see if you are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship, click on each of the scholarship names listed above to read the eligibility, criteria, and guidelines for applying.

3.  To apply for a specific scholarship click on the blue APPLY button next to the scholarship name.  Students may apply for multiple scholarships.

4.  Once you have been redirected to the scholarship application page you will be prompted to create an account and then begin filling out the application.  If you can’t finish the entire application in one session, don’t worry because you will be able to save your work and return at a later time to complete or update your application. 

The Foundation only accepts scholarship applications between February 1st and April 1st.  For more information about applying for scholarships, please contact the Foundation Office at (479) 365-2696 or via email at staff@spsef.org or  chris@spsef.org

Renewing Your Scholarship

If your scholarship is renewable, each year you must complete this Scholarship Renewal Application and request an OFFICIAL copy of your transcript be sent to the SPSEF Office before June 1st. You can either mail your transcript to:

Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation
409 N. Thompson
Springdale AR 72764

OR

You can have the school email an OFFICIAL copy of your transcript to: Chris@spsef.org

Your renewal application will not be complete until your transcript is received in the Foundation Office and it has been determined that you have met all of the requirements to receive funding for another year.

To download a list of the 2016 Scholarship Recipients click HERE

To download a list of the 2015 Scholarship Recipients click HERE

To download a list of the 2014 Scholarship Recipients click HERE

To download a list of the 2013 Scholarship Recipients click HERE

To download a list of the 2012 Scholarship Recipients click HERE