Two Scholarships Available for Arkansas Students through Arkansas Community Foundation

For more information, contact:
Margaret Birdsong
501-372-1116
mbirdsong@arcf.org

 

LITTLE ROCK, ARK (March 1, 2011) – Arkansas Community Foundation announced the availability of two privately funded scholarships for Arkansas students.  One program provides scholarships to students who have battled cancer and another to students whose parent was killed in the line of duty.

 

The Arkansas Service Memorial Scholarship is available annually for students who have a parent who died in service to their nation, state or community. The awards are funded by income from the Arkansas Service Memorial Fund, an endowment fund created in the mid-80s  largely through the fundraising efforts of Sheffield Nelson.  Since 1984, income from the fund has provided 127 scholarships totaling over $155,000.  Applications received by May 1, 2011, will be given priority.

 

The Ryan Mondy D.A.S.H. Memorial Scholarship is presented annually to a student whose life has been touched by cancer. Recipients must have battled cancer themselves or must have a sibling who has been diagnosed with cancer. The scholarship was established by Andrea and Christopher Mondy in memory of their son, Ryan, who passed away from a rare form of cancer at the age of seven. The scholarship’s name is an acronym for one of Ryan’s favorite sayings: “Doing Anything Supportive Helps.” Applications must be postmarked by April 15.

 

Visit arcf.org to download application forms, or contact Margaret Birdsong at 501-372-1116 or by email mbirdsong@arcf.org to receive a hard copy application. 

 

Arkansas Community Foundation makes grants to improve the quality of life in our state and collaborates with individuals, families and organizations to build local communities through philanthropy. ARCF has more than $130 million in assets and has provided more than $80 million in grants since it began operation in 1976.  Contributions to ARCF, its funds and any of its 27 local affiliate offices are fully tax deductible.

 

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