Foundation Scholarships

Established by Jack and Olivia Dowell because of their belief and dedication to education in Heber Springs. The Dowell’s own Camp Bear Track and Mr. Dowell serves on the ASUB Heber Springs Development Council. This scholarship is for a Cleburne County student majoring in education. 

Renewal Conditions: The student must be enrolled full time and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the following semesters.

This scholarship is available to a resident of Cleburne County attending ASU-Beebe Heber Springs. It is available to a freshman or sophomore majoring in any degree field. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the following semesters.

This scholarship honors the commitment of Charles and Regina Stuart to education in general and to leadership achievement in the city of Concord and specifically Concord High School. To be eligible for this scholarship the student must be a resident of Concord and attended Concord High School, graduating with a 2.0 GPA. This applicant must have a counselor recommendation. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the following semesters.

The Denver & Ruby Nettles Scholarship is a memorial scholarship, established in memory of Denver E. Nettles, a former assistant professor and division chair of the agriculture department at ASU-Beebe. Students that are freshmen or sophomore status with financial need qualify for this scholarship. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Doris Sue Waddle Whittaker Memorial Scholarship was established in 2004 by her family in honor of her memory. This scholarship is for a non-traditional student pursuing a career in nursing at the ASU-Beebe Searcy Campus. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.  Scholarship can be renewed up to 3 years.

Scholarship was established in honor for the first Vice-Chancellor of ASU-Beebe Heber Springs. This scholarship is for a sophomore student majoring in education attending the Heber Springs campus. Dr. Logan was instrumental in guiding a dream into reality with her unwavering dedication to the extension of higher education into Cleburne County. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and maintain a 3.25 grade point average to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

As an emeriti professor that taught business at ASU-Beebe for 32 years before retiring in 2000, Dr. Dickey made the commitment to the future for ASU-Beebe students majoring in business. In her many years of teaching, Dr. Dickey has held numerous leadership positions in addition to a classroom instructor of business. She chaired the Division of Applied Arts at ASU-Beebe. She was responsible for the development of the associate of applied science degree in business technology at ASU Beebe. Her impact in teaching was further recognized by twice being named to the “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, as well as receiving the ASU-Beebe Positive Teacher Award – which she says holds special significance because this award is nominated by students. Dr. Dickey, who is still very connected to ASU-Beebe and serves on the ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors, the ASU Beebe Development Council as well as serving on the ASU System Foundation Board or Directors, says today’s students have many more options and fewer come to college with a firm path in mind for a career. 

Renewal Conditions:  Can be renewed for Fall and Spring semesters of the same academic year if criteria is met. Only available to the student for 1 year, unless they reapply for 2nd year. The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Dr. Judy McKay Endowment Scholarship was established by former Chancellor Dr. Eugene McKay and his sons Shaun, Kevin and Robert in honor of his wife and their mother, Dr. Judy McKay, a retired ASU-Beebe associate professor of English. This scholarship is available to a freshman or sophomore student with consideration given to financial need. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Ruth Couch Endowment Scholarship, established by Dr. Couch in 2005, has left a legacy in education and community service impacting many future generations. Dr. Ruth Couch was born and raised in Magnolia and dreamed of being a teacher and achieving her doctorate. In 1971, Dr. Couch began her 32 year career at Arkansas State University-Beebe as an assistant professor in English and was the first faculty to receive a doctorate. She then served as division chair, and in 1994 was appointed the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. This scholarship is available to a full-time student on any ASU-Beebe campus. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The E.H. “Doc” & Ruth Abington Scholarship was established in 1999 to further the education of students in the community and to carry on the legacy of the name. The “Abington” name is a legacy that has been associated with this university since the beginning. The college library is also named Abington Library in their honor. This scholarship is available to a student that has completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at ASU-Beebe and has 3.0 at the time of the award. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must complete at least 12 semester hours with a grade point average of 3.0 during the first semester of the award (fall) to be eligible for a second semester award. Student must be enrolled full time.

Walter D. England, former Dean of ASU-Beebe, established the England Challenge Scholarship in 1996 to benefit students pursuing a career in teaching. This student must be a sophomore with a 3.25 GPA. Dean England was truly a part of a teaching dynasty. He was one of nine children and eight of the nine became teachers accumulating over 256 years of teaching. Including spouses and children cumulatively there have been 534 years of making a difference in the lives of future leaders in our communities. Dean England retired from ASU-Beebe in 1977. The ASU-Beebe Fine Arts building was dedicated in his honor in 2010 as the Walter D. England Center; which houses the arts and humanities programs including the campus Art Gallery. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.25 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Eoff Family Scholarship was established by Cathy Eoff in 2006 as a memorial to her family who taught her the importance of hard work and education. Cathy has lived in Beebe since 1975 and is owner of Eoff & Associates Realty Inc. When not working at her business, Eoff is an active volunteer in the community. She is on the Board for Centennial Bank, the ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors and has been a dedicated member of the Development Council since its inception in 1997. She also serves on the ASU-Beebe Lecture-Concert Committee. She has been inducted into The Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR). Cathy Eoff has been a tremendous supporter of Arkansas State University-Beebe and education as a whole. This scholarship allows students an opportunity that they may never have had without this type of financial support. We are truly blessed to have her support. The Eoff Family scholarship is available to a freshmen student. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a grade point average of 3.0 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

This scholarship was given by the late Wilma Beard in memory of her husband, James Beard to a full-time ASU-Beebe student at the Beebe campus. Mr. Beard served in the U.S. Army with the 43rd General Hospital as a medic from August 1942 to December 1945. He had two bronze stars, five overseas bars, and other buttons and ribbons. Before retirement, Mr. Beard was a foreman for the ASU-Beebe Farm for over fourteen years. He also worked at AP&L (now Entergy) and was a carpenter and a dairy farmer. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

Established to honor the career of Jeannie Lindsey a retired faculty member who served at ASU-Beebe for 37 years. During her many years of service, Lindsey is credited with creating and expanding the curriculum for both men’s and women’s physical education programs as well as founding the AAU Women’s basketball team at ASU-Beebe. The team reigned as state champions for two years before she helped create the two-year women’s athletic conference in Arkansas. She rose through the ranks and in 1970 was appointed as chair of the Division of Education and Social Sciences at ASU-Beebe. Lindsey continued to coach at ASU-Beebe until 1980 and pioneered the Ozark Women’s Jr. College Athletic Association, established a women’s track team that competed against 4-year universities, a championship women’s archery team, a gymnastics team and an aerobics program that is still part of ASU-Beebe’s physical education curriculum. In addition to her numerous state championships and titles as a coach, Jeannie Lindsey also earned ASU-Beebe’s Distinguished Faculty Award. This scholarship is available to a full-time student with preference given to graduates of Des Arc High School and recipients of the Cap-Myers Award. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

This scholarship is from the John Deere Foundation and allows students that are enrolled in the program to benefit.

The Judd Hill Scholarship was established in 2016 by Mike Gibson of Heber Springs, trustee of the Judd Hill Foundation, former member and chairman of the ASU Board of Trustees, and who currently serves on the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs Development Council. This scholarship is for an ASU-Beebe student majoring in a health profession or agriculture, that is attending the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus. The Judd Hill Foundation was created in 1985 by Esther Chapin, who passed in 1991 leaving her entire estate including a 4,000 acre farming operation, to Judd Hill Foundation. The foundation has made numerous contributions for the improvement of agriculture and healthcare in Arkansas since its inception. The foundation was created for the purpose of research, experimentation and the dissemination of information to the public on progressive techniques in farming. Today, the farm produces 3,800 acres of cotton annually. 

Renewal Conditions: The student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the following semesters.

The Larry Sims Agriculture scholarship was established by Marchia Sims, a retired ASU-Beebe employee of 26 years, alumni of ASU-Beebe and wife of the late Larry Sims. In 2005, Mr. Sims passed away suddenly, and she wanted to leave a legacy in loving memory of her husband. The Larry Sims Agriculture scholarship, which began in 2005, is available to any Arkansas High School graduate that is a sophomore at ASU-Beebe majoring in agriculture. Larry W. Sims was from Austin and was a 1959 graduate of Cabot High School. Mr. Sims was an alumnus of ASU-Beebe attended from 1959-1961, and transferred to Arkansas State University graduating in 1963 with a degree in agriculture. After graduation, he then went on to be a field inspector for the Arkansas State Plant Board for over thirty-eight years. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Leon & Virginia Shanack Scholarship was established by a former ASU-Beebe employee in honor of her parents. This scholarship is available to a non-traditional freshman or continuing education student. If the student is continuing education they must maintain a 3.0 GPA. Special consideration will be given for financial need. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

This scholarship has been established to honor the Barnett family from the Heber Springs area that supports future generations of students attending the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus. The scholarship is available to a Heber Springs High school student and preference is given to education and medical majors. 

Renewal Conditions: The student must maintain a 3.25 grade point average to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the following semesters.

The Linda Jo Welch Scholarship was named in memory of the late Linda Jo Welch, who was a business instructor at ASU-Beebe at the time of her death. This scholarship is to benefit an ASU-Beebe student majoring in business. 

Renewal Conditions:  None.  Awarded in the spring semester only.

The Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Speight Educational Scholarship at ASU-Beebe was established through the Arkansas Community Foundation in 2016. This scholarship is for a full-time student attending the ASU-Beebe campus. In 1953, he began coaching junior college basketball at Arkansas State University – Beebe until 1963 when he was offered his dream job of being the head basketball coach at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro guiding what was then known as the Indians to several postseason appearances, with their best season coming in the 1966 campaign. Coach Speight remained at ASU-Jonesboro until 1969 when he stepped away from coaching to focus on being an educator full time. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The R.V. Powell Scholarship was established early on in the history books dating back to the early 1930’s in memory of R.V. Powell a longtime local businessman and friend of ASU-Beebe. R.V. Powell along with State Senator W.H. Abington, who was a local doctor, along with many others had a vision for a “Junior Agricultural School of Central Arkansas” right here in Beebe. Both R.V., his wife Eugenia and their family have given back to ASU-Beebe, the community, and have kept the family legacy alive 91 years later. Their time, energy and financial support over the years have been an integral foundation to making ASU-Beebe a success. This scholarship is one of the oldest and longest standing in the history of ASU-Beebe and is available to agriculture majors, with an emphasis on academic achievement and agriculture. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

This scholarship was established to ease the burden of students living on campus. To be eligible to receive this scholarship a student must reside in campus resident halls, have completed 24 credit hours, be enrolled and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester, show financial need, be involved with on campus activities

PLEASE NOTE: The application for this scholarship will need to include a recommendation from a student services professional at ASU-Beebe. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 overall to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.  Student must continue living in resident halls.

Established by her husband, John P. Hayes, in honor of Robin Hayes. The Director of Admissions at Arkansas State University-Beebe, retired in 2019, leaving a legacy of service spanning several decades. Hayes arrived at ASU-Beebe in the fall of 1999 as a student recruiter for the Admissions. Hayes attended ASU-Beebe from 1974 to 1976. This scholarship is available to a student majoring in Health Science and for a Business major. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Sharae Elizabeth Jones Memorial Scholarship, formerly known as Jones Family Trust, is given in memory of Sharae Jones. This scholarship is available to a first-time entering freshman with a 3.0 GPA and cannot be the recipient of a federally funded grant. Special consideration will be given to a self-supported student or a student that comes from a household with annual income of less than $40,000 (non-adjusted gross income). 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Spradlin Family Scholarship was established to honor the family and is given to Beebe High School math or science major. The student must be a first-time entering freshman and have a GPA of 3.0. A letter of recommendation must be submitted from a faculty member, administrator, or counselor, as well as a letter outlining personal goals. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled full time and achieve a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

The Steve Storm Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011 and allows for a math or science major each year to receive this scholarship in his memory. Mr. Storm was the first instructor of math and science at ASU-Beebe Heber Springs. He taught physics, physical science, earth science, calculus, college algebra, and development algebra. In addition to teaching, Mr. Storm was instrumental in starting online courses for the university. He served as WebCT coordinator, trained instructors to teach online, and conducted orientations for online students. Mr. Storm at one time was named the ASU-Beebe Outstanding Faculty member at the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges Conference. He received two Chancellor’s Awards and served on the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs Development Council. Mr. Storm was also a member of the team that designed the beautiful campus of ASU-Beebe Heber Springs. This scholarship is available to a high school student that has graduated from Heber Springs High School with a 3.25 GPA. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must achieve a grade point average of 3.25 during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.

This scholarship was established by Vernon and Mary Wold leaving a lasting legacy showing their commitment to education in Cleburne County. This scholarship is available to a resident of Cleburne County enrolled full-time at the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus. The student must have a 2.5 GPA. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average to be considered for renewal of the scholarship the following semesters. The scholarship is renewable for four consecutive semesters, beginning the fall semester, or until the completion of an Associate degree, whichever comes first.

This scholarship was established to benefit a student with financial need in the Veterinary Technology program at ASU-Beebe. A student must be enrolled full time and can either be a freshman or sophomore. Financial need will take precedence over scholastic standing. 

Renewal Conditions:  None.

Chancellor William H. Owen, Jr. (1981-1994) brought to the college a strong commitment from the Beebe community. He was a native of Beebe, a graduate of ASU-Beebe, a history teacher for ASU-Beebe, and worked as the University’s Registrar/Dean of Students. He then became Chancellor in 1981. Chancellor Owen ushered into ASU-Beebe not only the technology programs of ASTI but also the University’s first additional campus (located at Newport) now known as ASU-Newport. Sadly, Chancellor Owen passed suddenly in 1994. In honor of his contributions to ASU-Beebe, the University Center was re-named the Owen Center. Also, the William H. Owen, Jr. Scholarship was established in 1994 for a sophomore majoring in any degree program at ASU-Beebe. 

Renewal Conditions:  The student must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours and must achieve a 3.5 grade point average during the fall semester to be considered for renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester.