• Sonja Burnett, Chair     
• Rogers Ford            
• Ben Hubbard
• Susie Langston
• John Logan, Treasurer
• Christie White, Communications Chair
• Ann Whitis, Vice Chair

Giving Tree Grants

Grants for general charitable purposes. Nonprofits, schools, government agencies and other charitable organizations serving Mississippi County may apply. Applications are accepted July 10 - August 15 each year. Learn more >>

Need help? Watch this video or contact an Executive Director or board member near you!

Local graduating high school seniors pursuing higher education may now visit www.arcf.org/scholarships to apply online for several private scholarships between February 1-April 1! Funding for these scholarships come from families, businesses and individuals who want to support higher education and invest in local students. The donors determine the size and eligibility criteria for the scholarships they create, and the Foundation manages the scholarship process on their behalf.

Currently, our affiliate board facilitates the following opportunities:

*Erma Bandy Scholarship-Osceola High School student, studying business

*Gary D. Holmes Smile Scholarship-open to all graduating seniors in the county who participated in athletics

*Gertrude Elizabeth Waldrup Scholarship-low income girls, county wide

*Felix Evelyn Bowen Fallis Scholarship-Blytheville High School graduate with at least a 3.0 GPA planning to attend a 4 year college/university in state

Other opportunities may be available, so please also do a quick search by area of interest, level of study, and/or region of the state. Most online application processes begin February 1 and most deadlines are April 1, but there could be outliers, so always double check! Good luck!