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AAC accepting applications for scholarship
AAC scholarships provided more than $175,000
AAC’s scholarship tradition carries on impact for recipients
The Association of Arkansas Counties established a Scholarship Trust in 1985 for the purpose of providing college financial assistance to the children, stepchildren and grandchildren of Arkansas county and district officials and employees.
“Providing scholarships to the relatives of county and district officials and employees has been a positive endeavor for the AAC for 30 years,” said Chris Villines, AAC executive director. “We are proud to carry on the tradition of the Scholarship Trust and look forward to the qualified applicants every year. Education is the key to a fundamentally sound future and we are pleased to impact the futures of our scholarship recipients.”
Some of the requirements for applicants include a minimum 3.0 grade point average, a minimum ACT score of 18, high school graduate of Arkansas and all recipients must be a child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of a current or retired county employee of Arkansas.
The deadline for 2015 scholarship applications is May, 1, 2015.
Along with the Association of Arkansas Counties, the following affiliate associations contribute to the scholarship trust annually: •The County Judges Association of Arkansas •The Arkansas County Clerks Association •The Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association •The County Collectors Association of Arkansas •The Arkansas County Treasurers Association •The Assessors Association of Arkansas •The Arkansas Association of Quorum Courts •The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association
The success of this Scholarship Trust can be attributed to the financial support from the county and district officials of Arkansas along with the many memorials and honorariums from various groups and organizations, as well as relatives and friends.
2015 AAC scholarship application process
1. Applicants must plan on attending or are already attending college, graduate school or other qualifying education institution.
2. Applicant must have a current grade point average of 3.0 or above and a minimum ACT score of 18.
3. Applicant must be or will be a high school graduate of the State of Arkansas.
4. Applicant must be a child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of a current or retired county employee of Arkansas.
Instructions for completing application:
5. Completed applications must be received between January 1, 2015 and May 1, 2015 in order to be considered for this year’s scholarship.
1. Application is to be completed by applicant.
2. All parts of the application must be completed in full. Please type or print in black or blue ink. Without the following information, application will not be processed: • Three (3) character reference letters, one from a county employee other than a relative. • An official transcript of courses taken along with ACT/SAT scores. • A biographical statement, including family and educational background, financial need, work history and other pertinent information about yourself. 4. Send completed application with attachments to: Scholarship Trust Association of Arkansas Counties 1415 W. Third Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
On the Web:
Go to www.arcounties.org, click on “Risk Management Services” and then click on “AAC Scholarships” for a complete application.
The Association of Arkansas Counties
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Did you know that counties are subdivisions of Arkansas state government?
As such, our county and district elected officials and staffs are like gears in a large and complex engine. AAC’s goal is to keep that engine welloiled and finely-tuned by providing a broad array of:
• Legislative Representation • Education and Training • General Assistance and Research • Publications & Public Information • Protection Options: AAC Risk Management & Worker’s Compensation Programs
AAC serves as the official voice of county government at the state Capitol, and serves as the official spokesperson and liaison of Arkansas counties in dealing with state and federal agencies. The key to the stability and development of county government is in presenting a unified voice to other levels of government. There is much truth in the adage, “There is strength in unity.”
The Association of Arkansas Counties provides training and assistance in solving problems and in developing “best” practices. AAC produces numerous publications to help county officials with both simple and technical questions, so they can get needed answers without having to reinvent the wheel. This information is available through numerous training workshops, helpful brochures and directories, County Lines magazine, and online at the website: www.arcounties.org
Our Mission
The Association of Arkansas Counties supports and promotes the idea that all elected officials must have the opportunity to act together in order to solve mutual problems as a unified group. To further this goal, the Association of Arkansas Counties is committed to providing a single source of cooperative support and information for all counties and county and district officials.
The overall purpose of the Association of Arkansas Counties is to work for the improvement of county government in the state of Arkansas. The Association accomplishes this purpose by providing legislative representation, on-site assistance, general research, training, various publications and conferences to assist county officials in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their office.
