EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Raymond and Lorena Bean Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Reuben Hartsel Fraley Scholarship

Robert E. Hudson Memorial Scholarship Stephen Robert Thornton Memorial Scholarship Woodrow W. and Vivien Magness Scholarship

Established in 2006 in memory of Raymond and Lorena Bean by their children, Arvid Bean, Edward Bean, Rena Howe and Loyce Ann Taylor. Awarded to an entering freshmen who demonstrates strong academic performance and leadership skills in high school and in their community. This scholarship is for students who are pursuing a degree in business or business education.

Established in memory of Reuben Harsel Fraley by his wife Lorena Blakemore Fraley ’39 and children Margaret Glenn Fraley Beilby, Phillip Laren Fraley and James Blakemore Fraley. Awarded to student who is a communication major. Established in 2010 by Mary Lou Hyde ’75 in memory of her brother Robert Earl Hudson ’69. Awarded to a student majoring in business administration from Clarksville, Ark. This award was established by Steve Thornton’s parents, Robert and Frieda Thornton, as a memorial for their only child who passed away in 1979. Awarded to a business student.

Established in December of 1999, with a gift from the W.W. Magness Family Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust. Awarded to students majoring in business, communication or government who demonstrate leadership qualities and financial need.

Catherine Haigwood Memorial Scholarship Chris and Martha Allen Scholarship Endowment for Teacher Education

Don and Eva Davis Memorial Endowed Scholarship Earle and Marie Hughes Scholarship

Edna Elkins Patterson '67 and John S. Patterson Education Scholarship Era King Award Endowment

F. Willard Ralston Scholarship

Frank Ingram Endowed Scholarship

Established in 2006 by the estate of Catherine Haigwood ’30, a long-time supporter of Ozarks and lifetime teacher. Awarded to education majors.

Established in July 2018 by Chris and Martha Allen. The scholarship will be provided to students at University of the Ozarks with first preference being students from Johnson County, Arkansas, majoring or minoring in teacher education, or seeking non-traditional certification to teach. The scholarship is for students who have demonstrated financial need and are within 24 months of graduation/teacher-certification. Established in 1974 in honor of former U of O President Dr. Don Davis by students of Ozarks. Given on the basis of worthiness and need to a student who shows excellent promise of future development in teacher education. Established March 21, 1991, through the will of Earle and Marie Hughes. Awarded to students majoring in physical education and elementary education.

Established in January 2018 by Edna Elkins Patterson ’67 and her husband John S. Patterson. Edna served over 35 years as an elementary school teacher and media specialist in the Clarksville Elementary School. Scholarship will be awarded to an education major who has demonstrated financial need.

This endowment was established in honor of Era King, a lifelong teacher, by Jay Blackburn, a 1931 graduate of Ozarks. This scholarship award is given to a future teacher who shows promise in the field of teaching and commitment to the next generation of students. Ethel P. Ralston established this scholarship in 2001 in memory of her husband, F. Willard Ralston, a 1929 chemistry graduate from Ozarks. To be awarded to a student or students majoring in physical education or certifying in secondary education. Established in honor of the 1931 alumnus and former Ozarks football coach and health professor. Awarded to physical education major who shows promise of professional achievement.

Gregg Parker & Georgia Parker Ellsworth Endowed Scholarship Harve and May Mills Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Helen Frances Brown Endowed Scholarship Jimmie, Ailene and Laura Thames Scholarship

John E. and Joyzelle Bock Memorial Scholarship

Mackie McElree Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Mary Ann Weatherton S. Turley '54 Scholarship

Polly Taylor Kennon Endowed Scholarship Ruth Bost May Elementary Education Scholarship William Carroll and Catherine Rogers Bumpers Scholarship

Established in 2009 in memory of Harve and May Mills Taylor by their sons, Tom and Harve Taylor. The Taylors were life-long Clarksville residents who had a long affiliation with Ozarks. This scholarship is awarded to an education major who is in good standing with the University. Established through the estate of Helen Frances Brown in August 1999. Given to a student in the Education Department.

The Rev. Dr. Jimmie and Mrs. Aileen Thames established this endowment to honor Jimmie’s first wife, Laura Anne, who passed away in 1979. The Rev. Thames was a retired Presbyterian minister and a 1953 graduate of Ozarks. Three of his children also graduated from Ozarks. Awarded to a sophomore or junior psychology or education major. John E. Bock ’49 was a PE and education major at Ozarks. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He received his masters degree in education administration and spent 35 years as an educator, principal and superintendent. He passed away on Nov. 18, 2002. Joyzelle Bock passed away in 1991. To be awarded to a junior or senior teacher education major who shows promise and commitment as a future classroom teacher and demonstrates exemplary character through involvement in University Chapel programs or local congregation. Established in December of 1998 by gifts from Helen McElree and Charles McElree in honor of their mother, Mackie McElree. First preference for recipients are those majoring in education or science, dedicated to learning, and committed to a career in teaching science or a scientific field. Established in 2021 by Ken Stroud in memory of his mother, Mary Ann Weatherton S. Turley ’54. To provide scholarship funds with first preference to education majors or those preparing for the ministry. If no eligible recipient, then a student with a recognized financial need. Established in 2009 by Polly Kennon ’46 to provide scholarships to students pursuing a degree in education and who have demonstrated strong academic performance and financial need. This scholarship was established through the estate of Ruth Bost May, who graduated Ozarks in 1951. She passed away in 1990. To be awarded to an elementary education student.

Catherine “Bitsy” Rogers Bumpers grew up in Clarksville and attended Ozarks. She met her husband while at college. They both were so grateful for their education and she wanted to memorialize her husband with an endowment. For an Arkansas high school graduate majoring in teacher education.

FEMALE & MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Black Alumni Assocation Endowed Scholarship

Established in 1992 by the U of O Black Alumni Association for educational and charitable purposes to assist financially disadvantaged and deserving African-American men and women in pursuit of education leading to a bachelor’s degree. Awarded to African-American students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, ACT of 18 or above, and have a financial need.