Joan Free Thompson Scholarship
Joan Free Thompson's family has owned farm land in Lincoln and Desha Counties, Arkansas for many years and wishes to give back to the local community
They are passionate about their community and want to make a difference in the lives of students who will go on to do great things. Through the Joan Free Thompson Scholarship, the family will encourage students to pursue their dreams of further education, whether by trade school, community college or 4 year university, and supporting them through their educational journey.
BIPOC high school students from Arkansas are eligible to apply if they attend Star City High School, Dumas High School, or McGehee High School. To apply, write about how this scholarship will help your future education.
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The application deadline is Apr 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 20, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 20, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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