GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

A.C. and Wendy Tygart Endowed Scholarship Alvin C. Broyles Memorial Scholarship

Anna J AtkinsonWagganer Scholarship

Annette Pittman Baxter Scholarship

Ardmore First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Armeda and Richard "Dick" Holmes Scholarship

Bentonville First Presbyterian Scholarship Blakemore Family Scholarship

Bush-Dobbins Christian Service Scholarship

C. Gene Stephenson Endowed Scholarship

This endowment was established in 2000 by gifts in memory of Dr. Broyles, a 1941 graduate of Ozarks. A 37-year employee of Exxon Oil Company, he retired as a senior research associate. He was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from University of the Ozarks in 1979, and was a lifetime member of the University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees, where he served as chairman in 1987-88. Scholarship is awarded to a senior student with high moral standards for tuition for the student’s last two semesters. Established in 2021 in honor of Naomi Atkinson Newman and Anna J Atkinson Wagganer for their commitment to the University of the Ozarks. The scholarship will provide scholarship funds to deserving student(s) in need of financial assistance.

Provides scholarships for promising students with financial need. First preference given to children of military service personnel, in active service or honorably discharged. Established in March 1984 by the church when Rev. S. A. Anderson was pastor.

Established in 2014 by Armeda Holmes in honor of her marriage to Richard Holmes, which was officially established while at U of O in 1953. Their success was built on Christianity and education acting as a foundation throughout their lives, and their teaching careers as a continuation of their legacy in education. Provides scholarships for promising students with a recognized financial need. The endowment was established by First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville, Ark., in 1991.

Established in 1997 by Dr. Robbie Blakemore and Mrs. Lorena Blakemore Fraley ’39 to honor and memorialize their parents, Rev. Loren E. Blakemore 1907 and Glena Adkins Blakemore 1907, and to commemorate their children, Nelle ’34, James ’35, Thomas ’36, Lorena ’39, Glenn ’49 and Robbie. It is given to a junior or senior in any field of study. Student should show promise of success in their chosen field of study and demonstrate academic achievement and/or financial need.

Established in 1997 by Wallace ’40 and Carolyn Bush ’42 Dobbins and grandson David Dobbins in memory of Lee and Lou Bush. This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to a student seeking a career in Christian service: ministry, Christian education, youth ministry, sacred music, missions, or other church-related activity. Established in 1991 as recognition of Dr. Stephenson’s appointment as the new president of U of O. Established by W.W. Stephenson Petroleum of Oklahoma.

Carolyn Dobbins Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2006 by Carolyn Bush ’42 Dobbins and husband Wallace ’40. To provide scholarships to students with financial need who demonstrate leadership skills in high school and in their community. First preference will be given to students planning a career in communication or as a librarian.

Champlin Grandchildren Endowed Scholarship Charles and Nadine Baum Presidential Scholarship Charles N. and Marion T. Stephens Scholarship Charles N. & Wilma K. Schwoerke Endowed Scholarship Charlotte W. Newcombe Endowed Scholarship

Christina Alter Scholarship

Class of 1935 Endowed Scholarship Cleon and Homer Brown Endowed Scholarship Conger-Talton Endowed Scholarship Don Pearsall Transition Scholarship

Donaldson Turner Endowed Scholarship

Ed and LaDonna Wilkinson Scholarship Ed Dell Wortz Scholarship Edgar WoolseyF.D.Goza Endowed Masonic Scholarship

Established in 1993 from the Trust of Nadine Baum. They were friends of Sam and Helen Walton and lifelong philanthropists in Arkansas. Requires ACT of 27 or SAT of 1210.

Established by a gift from Marion T. Stephens in 1988. Awarded for the purpose of promoting academics.

To be awarded to students with limited financial resources who are contributing financially to the expense of his/her education and with at least a “C average.”

Mrs. Charlotte Newcombe was given stock from her father that helped her grow her personal wealth. A foundation in her name was formed upon her death, which provided funds to numerous Presbyterian-related charities. These scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of need, from rural or inner-city. Established in 2011 by Christina Alter ’33. She attended two years while her husband worked in the coal mines in Hartman. She considers her time at Ozarks as the happiest times in her life. Established in 1979 by classmates of 1935 graduates Philip B. Phillips and Arthur Nichols, the scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior who has a 2.5 GPA and who demonstrates financial need and high character. Established in January 1984 from the estate of Cleon M. Brown. Given to a Christian student, with high academic achievement.

Established in 1966 through the will of Margaret Talton. Her father, Harlon Conger, also contributed to the scholarship. Awarded based on merit and demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2014 by Barbara Pearsall in memory of her husband, Don. Mrs. Pearsall wanted to help students in transition regarding their majors. Awarded to students in transition who have completed at least 45 semester hours with a GPA of at least 2.8.

Retired Col. Claude Donaldson ’60 established this scholarship in memory of his wife, Helen Turner Donaldson, and her mother, Mary Opal Turner. He met his wife while in the Army in Arkansas. The scholarship is awarded to students with evidence of need, who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership skills. First preference is given to students who are graduates of Scranton (Ark.) High School. Established by Ed and LaDonna Wilkinson in 2016, it provides scholarships to students who have demonstrated need, with preference given to members of the Presbyterian Church. Established in 2021 from the Estate of Ed Dell Wortz to assist students with financial need.

In 1990, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Arkansas Scottish Rite Foundations contributed funds to establish the Edgar Woolsey-F.D. Goza Endowed Masonic Scholarship. Student shall be a Mason or masonic related. Awarded to students with good moral character and demonstrated need. If no masons are available, the money may be awarded to another needy student.

Edsel Ford Scholarship Edward M. Parker Memorial Scholarship Eugene and Vera Pfeffer Endowed Scholarship Eugene Kraus Endowed Scholarship Everett F. Lingle Memorial Scholarship

First Presbyterian Church of Haddonfield, New Jersey Endowed Scholarship Florence L. Burger Scholarship Florence Pickering Cully Memorial Fontaine Earle Endowed Scholarship Francis de Ronald Park Endowed Scholarship Frank P. Collins Endowed Scholarship Fritz and Juanita Ehren Endowed Scholarship General Church Endowed Scholarship George Sherlock Student Scholarship

Harmony Presbyterian Church Scholarship

Established in February of 1981 by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Parker in memory of Thomas’ father. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Friends of Ozarks since the early 1950s through the Presbyterian Church in Ponca City, Okla., Eugene and Vera Pfeffer were friends of Sam and Helen Walton. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1982 by his daughter, Sue Ferree, for Eugene Kraus ’31. Awarded to students with financial need.

Everette Lingle ’38 played football at Ozarks and attended on scholarships. He knew the importance of scholarships. He owned an independent oil operation in Houston. The scholarship was established in 2006 from his estate.

Gifts from Dr. Robert L. Veon, pastor. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1988.

Dr. Cully, D.D.S., established the fund in memory of his mother.

Founded by a grandson in memory of the first president of Cane Hill College. Scholarship was established with a trust in 1976 and funded upon his death in 1996.

Established in 1987 by Milford and Betty Park in memory of his late brother, Francis DeRonald Park. The basis of the award is Christian character and good citizenship and financial need. Established in 1990 from the trust of Frank P. Collins.

Established in December 1990 by various Board of Trustee members in honor of Dr. Ehren’s retirement as U of O President. Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.

For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Named in honor of 1975 Ozarks graduate George Sherlock, a mathematics major. Awarded to student who shows exceptional service to the University and who is active in campus life. Established in September 2018 by The Rev. Tracy Julian Williams, a former pastor of Harmony Presbyterian Church. The scholarship will provide funds to student(s) with a demonstrated financial need; first preference given to a student from the Harmony community; second preference to a resident of Johnson County; and who has dedicated their life to Christian service.

Henry Townsend Wilson, Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship Homer and Emma Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Howard E. and Eileen A. Covington Endowed Scholarship Ida E. Harber Endowed Scholarship Izola Taylor Memorial Endowment

J.T. and Lucile Patterson Endowed Scholarship Jack Patterson Scholarship

James C. Bell Endowed Scholarship James T. Rhea Endowed Scholarship Joe Hoing Scholarship

John E. & Evie Tate Endowed Scholarship

Established in 1999 by local businessman and his wife to support Ozarks. They were both very active in the Clarksville community, including Ozarks. Awarded to students based on their financial need and academic performance. This scholarship shall follow students throughout their stay at Ozarks providing they meet the minimum requirements. Established in 2013 by Mrs. Francis Wilson to memorialize Henry Townsend Wilson, Jr. and to commemorate his special relationship to his brother, Tommy Wilson. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established by Naomi Atkinson Newman in 2013 in honor of her parents.

Established in 1985, it is awarded to full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1989 from the trust of Mr. Raymond Harber to honor his wife. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2020 by the estate of J.L. and Cora E. Adkins.

Established by members of the Board of Trustees to honor Dr. Patterson, who served as business manager of the University from 1943-1982. For fulltime students with financial need.

Established in 1999 by gifts from friends of Dr. Patterson to celebrate his 25 years as a medical doctor. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

James Bell ’37 taught and recruited for Ozarks from 1947-1950. This scholarship was established by his estate in 2004.

Established in 1996 through the trust of James T. Rhea. He supported Presbyterian related charities. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

The Joe Hoing Scholarship Endowment was established in 2021 by family, friends and alumni who knew and loved Joe Hoing. The long-time U of O Dean of Students had a positive and enduring impact on hundreds of former Ozarks students, faculty and staff in his 30-year career as an administrator and instructor at Ozarks. A two-time recipient of the Broyles Outstanding Staff Award, Hoing provided a daily dose of encouragement, support, comfort, advice and friendship to students and colleagues alike on campus. His sense of humor, kindness and good nature will forever be remembered by those who knew him. The former All-American football player was truly the Big Man on Campus. The scholarship(s) will be awarded to students who have completed at least 30 earned credits with a 3.0 GPA or higher. The recipient should be active in Student Life and be involved with Community Service in Johnson County, Arkansas. Established in 2006 by long-time Board of Trustees member and Ozarks supporter John Tate.

John K. & Grace Bennett Burney Endowed Scholarship Joseph H. Field Scholarship

Kathleen T. & Philip B. Phillips M.D. Endowment

Lavina Woods Adams Endowed Scholarship Lee and Lou (Mom and Pop) Bush Endowed Scholarship

Lorraine S. and Olive M. Black Endowed Scholarship

Established in 1980 from the trust of John K. Burney and funded upon the death of Mrs. Burney in 1992. To be awarded to a junior or senior student who has financial need and is making successful progress toward completion of a degree. Mr. Field’s nephew attended Ozarks in the 1960s and was so pleased with his education that he established a scholarship. Given to a student based on need and scholastic ability. Established in 1993 by Philip Phillips. He was proud and grateful for the opportunities Ozarks gave him. Scholarship to be awarded to a junior student to assist with expenses in the fourth year of school. Established in 1978.

Established in 1983 by Wallace ’40 and Carolyn Bush ’42 Dobbins in memory of her mother and father. “Mom and Pop” Bush always opened their home to Ozarks students with food, a place to stay and encouragement in the 1930s. Awarded based on Christian character, good citizenship, financial need, and academic endeavor. R. K. Black established the Olive M. Black Scholarship in 1979 in memory of his mother. Then in 1985, he established the Lorraine S. Black Scholarship in memory of his late wife. The two funds were combined. R.K. was an Oklahoma business leader and a generous friend to Ozarks. This scholarship is given on the basis of worthiness and need to a student who shows excellent promise of future development and who has high moral standards.

Louise Taylor Scholarship Lura Waters Gillispie Endowed Scholarship Mary Elizabeth Vaughan Shipley Memorial Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wortz Endowed Scholarship

Nellie Dobson Endowment

Established through Louise Taylor’s estate in 2015.

Established in April of 1997 by Roy and Lura Gillispie. Provides work scholarship to students who contribute to their education through work opportunities on campus. Established in 2006 from the trust of Mary V. Shipley ’42. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1984 by former Board of Trustees member Ms. Ed Dell Wortz in memory of her mother and father. Ed Dell was a strong advocate for the University for many years. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2020 by the estate of J.L. and Cora E. Adkins.

Norman Huneycutt Endowed Scholarship Opal Farris Cox and Mary Farris Bible '87 Scholarship Paul H. Ragon Endowed Scholarship

Established by a gift from The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Norman N. Huneycutt, a University trustee, on December 20, 1988. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2021 from the trust of Opal Farris Cox to assist students with financial need.

Mr. Ragon’s family had a lifetime relationship with Clarksville and U of O. For full-time students with financial need.

Pearl H. Crickard Endowed Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Crickard’s estate in 1992. To provide for students with financial need.

Peter Davidson Herlin (Lt. Comdr.) Memorial Endowed Scholarship Pizza Hut Partnership Endowed Scholarship Placek Family Endowment

Prentice and Martha Rice Endowed Scholarship R. K. and Bessie Rodgers Memorial Scholarship R. S. Boreham Endowed Scholarship Reader's Digest Foundation Endowed Scholarship Richard C. Charsha Endowment

Robert K. Osterberg Memorial Scholarship Robert L. King, Jr, & Eleanor Parker King Endowed Scholarship Roland S. Boreham Scholarship

Established in 1993 by Pete and Elizabeth Herlin in memory of their son. The choir toured in their area and they had students stay with them. They enjoyed and remembered that with such fondness. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1982 by corporate office and awarded to a full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2021 by R. Scott Placek to provide scholarship funds with first preference to graduates of United States high schools who received English Language Learner (ELL)services in middle school or high school. If no eligible recipient, then a student from Texas with a recognized financial need. R. Scott Placek is the managing partner of Arnold, Placek & Foerster, PC, an Austin, Texas insurance and commercial litigation law firm that Scott cofounded in 2003. A graduate of Auburn University (B.S. 1987), and the University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 1992), Scott’s connection with University of the Ozarks began in 1996 as its first soccer coach, starting both the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Combining a teaching appointment in the College of Business, Government and Communications with his coaching, Scott was a true proponent of the concept of the studentathlete, and his teams regularly included many academic scholarship recipients and Academic All-Conference performers. After working to have a women’s coach hired so that each team had a head coach to focus full attention on the team, Scott guided the men’s team to their first winning record in 1998, finishing 10-8-2 with a team composed only of freshmen and sophomores. Following the 1998 season, Scott returned to the practice of law in Texas, continuing to coach in youth select programs and serve in leadership roles in various local and national soccer organizations. Established by a gift from Martha Rice in 1998. Provides scholarships to students based on their financial need.

In memory of Kay Rodgers and his wife, Bessie Howard Rodgers. Established by R. K. Rodgers, who served on the Board of Trustees from 1934 until his death in 1982.

Established Sept. 28, 1984, through a gift from Roland S. Boreham, a former trustee of Ozarks and a founder of Baldor Electic Co. of Fort Smith, Ark.

Established in the early 1970s by DeWitt and Lila Wallace to invest in communities and children. Given to two students on the basis of academic promise and citizenship.

Established in 2020 by the estate of J.L. and Cora E. Adkins.

Established in 1979 by Mrs. E.N. Osterberg in memory of her son who was killed in World War II. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Established in September 2006. For full-time students with demonstrated financial need.

Roland S. Boreham was a former trustee of Ozarks and was a founder of Baldor Electric Co. of Fort Smith, Ark.

Roller Funeral Homes Scholarship Scevoy D. BarnesCarol Barnes Joyce Endowed Scholarship Virginia Laster Williams and Bruce H. Williams Scholarship W. Roy & Edith Brunk Vaughan Endowment

Wal-Mart Scholarship Whitney & Hazel Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Whitson Family Scholarship

Wilber & Tessie Peden Demby and John Joseph (Joe) Conrad & June Demby Conrad Endowed Scholarship Wiley Lin Hurie Memorial Scholarship

William & Ruth Harlan Sissel Memorial Scholarship Wilson-Holder Endowed Scholarship Winslow & Dorothy Drummond Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2003 by Scevoy ’37 and Carol Barnes Joyce ’56. First consideration for this scholarship will be given to Ozarks student(s) who are graduates of Mansfield (Ark.) High School.

Established to honor two members of the Class of 1943. Bruce served as alumni class secretary from 1978-2006 and was recognized in 1993 with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Together they received the 2006 Legacy Award. Awarded to promising students with a recognized financial need. Established September 1993 through the estate of Edith Brunk Vaughan to grant scholarships to worthy students with need.

Established in 1981 by Walmart to honor the founding of Arkansas’ first institute of higher education. Established through an estate gift by Hazel Johnson in memory of her husband. The Johnson County residents wanted to help students with their education. Awarded to deserving students on the basis of personal and academic potential and need. Established in 2003 by the grandchildren of Harold ’34 and Pearl ’35 Whitson in their memory. Longtime residents and supporters of Ozarks. Given to students with a financial need.

Established in memory of those named in the scholarship by a trust. Awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a 3.0 or above GPA and who are in good standing with the University.

This endowment was established by Mrs. Hurie in memory of her husband, the Rev. Dr. Wiley Lin Hurie, who served as president of Ozarks from 1923-1949. Dr. Hurie was described as “spiritual, studious, persevering, conscientious and earnest, and deserving of success.” This award is given to a dedicated student with high moral standards. This award recognizes the most outstanding graduating senior, and the recipient is selected by the faculty. This is the highest award an Ozarks student may receive. Established in 2010 by William and Ruth Sissel.

Established in 2007 by William and Jane Holder, both faithful Ozarks alumni. Awarded to students with evidence of need and who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership. This scholarship was given in memory of Mrs. Dorothy Drummond, wife of Dr. Winslow S. Drummond, who served as president of Ozarks from 19531960. Awarded to a dedicated student with high moral standards.