MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Thomas & Frances Wilson Endowed Math & Sciences Scholarship Virginia Rose Hicks Chemistry Scholarship Wayne and Betty Workman Endowed Scholarship

Willie and Carolyn Kimbrell Endowed Scholarship

Established in honor of T.L. “Prof” Smith and his wife, Lois. Prof Smith was a beloved biology professor and administrator at Ozarks for more than 50 years. Lois, was a 1926 Ozarks graduate with a degree in English and went on to become one of the states first female superintendents. Awarded to an incoming freshman biology major or preprofessional student. Established in 2013 by Frances E. Wilson to assist students who are majoring in an area of mathematics or science.

Established in 2017 by the estate of Virginia R. Hicks, this scholarship is for students majoring or minoring in chemistry.

Established in 2004 by Dr. Wayne and Betty Workman. Dr. Workman is a Lifetime Board of Trustees for Ozarks. The scholarship is awarded to students preferably in the pre-medical sciences curriculum. The students shall demonstrate financial need. To qualify for the scholarship the student shall maintain a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Established by Ozarks registrar Wilma Harris to honor her parents, scholarship is awarded to students majoring in mathematics and who have demonstrated need.

Ashley C. and Eleanor M. Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Bill and Bettye Masterson Aydelott Music Scholarship

Hans A. Norberg Endowed Scholarship

Jesse Calvin (Pancho) & Wayma Sue Workman Rowe Scholarship

Latt and Ila King Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2006 with funding from stock transfers, Charitable Gift Annuity held by Presbyterian Foundation (U.S.A.) and remainder interest in the Estate of Ashley C. and Eleanor M. Thomas. The scholarship will be awarded to students in need of financial assistance as determined by the University's Financial Aid Office for tuition-only scholarships. Recipient preference will be given to a student who is a Music Major or Business Major. Established in November 2017 by Bill Aydelott ’53. This endowment stands as testimony to the faith journey of Bill and Bettye Masterson Aydelott who were active in their service to the Lord through their music ministry at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma and to their community. The scholarship is provided to a music student who has demonstrated financial need.

This scholarship was established by Lillian B. Norberg in memory of her husband, Hans A. Norberg, a former member of the University Board of Trustees who loved instrumental music. Awarded to a student who is active in music.

Established in 2020 from the trust of Jesse Calvin (Pancho) and Wayma Sue Workman Rowe. The scholarship will provide assistance to music major(s) with demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to those pursuing organ or church music. Given by an anonymous donor through the Harmony Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, Ark., in memory of Lattie and Illa (Baskin) King. Provides an annual scholarship for one voice student who shows promise and has financial need.

Lucille Riddle Goldsmith Memorial Scholarship

This award is in memory of Lucille Riddle Goldsmith, who was born and raised in Johnson County. After graduating Ozarks in 1932, she began a long teaching career in music. This scholarship is awarded to a dedicated student who is majoring in English or pipe organ training.

Marian Riddell Cargile Memorial Music Scholarship Marilyn Hiatt Hudgens Music Scholarship

May Katherine Baker Music Scholarship

Pearl H. Crickard Endowed Music Scholarship Sula K. Benson Music Scholarship William E. Borland Piano Scholarship

Established in 2002 by Lt. Col. John Cargile ’61 in memory of his wife. They met while attending Ozarks and he spent his life devoted to her. Provides scholarships to music majors. Created in 1992 by Daniel Hignight and the Presbyterian Church of Crossett, Ark., and friends, in memory of Marilyn Hudgens, who passed away in 2000. The scholarship is to encourage and assist students to become trained church musicians.

Established by the estate of May Katherine Baker in 2013. Recipients of this scholarship shall be residents of Arkansas who have graduated from an Arkansas high school. A cumulative high school GPA of 3.00 and a major in music required. Established in March 1992 through the estate of Ms. Pearl H. Crickard. Awarded to students pursuing a music degree.

Established in 1979 by Mrs. Ernest C. Bateman of Ozark, Ark., in memory of Sula Kate Benson, who died in 1978. Awarded to a music major. Established in memory of Dr. William E. Borland, an instructor of music at the University in the 1970s and 1980s who passed away in 1987. Awarded to a student having a strong academic, keyboard potential and financial need.

REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Doug Black Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth H. and Stanley E. Evans Endowed Scholarship J.L. Adkins and Cora E. Adkins Scholarship

Jeff and Agnes Fincher Endowed Scholarship

Loraine and George T. Pittenger Scholarship

Established in 2020 by members of the Board of Trustees, friends, alumni, and family who came together as one to create this endowment in recognition of Doug's leadership and love of Ozarks. His passion for, and work on behalf of, the University's' students is exemplary of the finest Ozarks tradition. Scholarships will be provided to students with demonstrated financial need, with preference given to students from southern Arkansas.

Established December 30, 1983 by a gift from the Elizabeth H. & Stanley E. Evans Foundation, and is to be awarded to a worthy student from the Fort Smith, Ark. area.

Established in 2020 by the estate of J.L. and Cora E. Adkins. The scholarship will be provided to students at University of the Ozarks with first preference being from the Counties of Dunklin, Stoddard and New Madrid, Missouri in pursue of a degree in education or fine arts. Established in 1991 by Dr. & Mrs. Bobby Fincher to honor his parents, who were raised in Clarksville. Recipients must have graduated in the top quarter of their high school class from Arkansas, Oklahoma, or Texas no earlier than 17 months prior to the beginning of the fall term for which scholarship is sought; must plan to major in English, foreign language, history, math, or music; not have more than 15 hours from any college; & be a full-time student. Established by alumnus George Pittenger in 2015 in memory of Martha Jo Pittenger, his loving and supportive mother. Awarded to promising students with a GPA between 2.5-3.0 from Dallas/Fort Worth area. Second preference is given to students who have a GPA between 2.5-3.0 from Texas.

Murray Family Scholarship

Provides a scholarship to a student with first preference given to students from Ouachita County, Ark., and second preference to students from Boone County, Ark. Scholarship is good for up to four additional years as long as student remains in good academic standing and funds are available. If there are no students eligible from Ouachita or Boone counties, preference will be given to students majoring in business.