Scholarships
Fayetteville Public Education Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships provide deserving Fayetteville High School seniors the opportunity to attend college and advance their careers.
Outside of the Deweese Study Abroad Fund, scholarship support may be used to pay for student educational costs, including tuition, fees, books.
Scholarship Funds can be designated for an academic field of study, school, or student need, and named in honor or memory of an individual or group. The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation honors the field of interest of our Scholarship Funders in our award distribution.
Important Dates
| Scholarships Open: | January 1 |
| Scholarships Deadline: | February 15 |
| Award Announcement: | On or Before April 1 |
Marty Thurlby Deweese Study Abroad
The Marty Thurlby Deweese Study Abroad Grant will provide financial support to current or former Fayetteville High School students for study or travel abroad. It is based on merit and need and encourages: foreign travel, the study of foreign language, the exploration of other cultures, understanding of other peoples and an awareness of ourselves as world citizens.
Blake Croxdale Writing Award
The Blake Croxdale Writing Award is presented to a graduating senior who shows exceptional promise as a writer. In addition to the completed application, applicants must submit a writing sample.
Class of 1952 Scholarship
The Class of 1952 Scholarship is intended for future education majors, with a preferred focus in math or science. This application is for students enrolled at Fayetteville High School and plan on attending the University of Arkansas.
Heather Spears Memorial Scholarship
The Heather Spears Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to any qualified graduate of FHS. The recipient will demonstrate not only academic achievement, but also involvement in extra-curricular activities and the community at large.
Nathan Altman Scholarship for Creative Writing
The Nathan Altman Scholarship for Creative Writing is intended for students enrolled at Fayetteville High School. In addition to the completed application, applicants must submit a writing sample.
Matthew Siebenmorgen Memorial Scholarship
The Matthew J. Siebenmorgen Memorial Scholarship is intended for an outstanding Fayetteville High School senior who will be attending a college or university upon graduation and will not likely receive other major scholarship awards. The scholarship is intended to commemorate the ideals and life of Matthew, who was an outstanding student academically, was in excellent standing among his teachers, and was dedicated to family, church, and civic activities. He had a tremendous work ethic, particularly in home, community and church activities.
Dr. Benny A. Winborn Scholarship
The Benny A. Winborn Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Winborn and his 40-years of dedication to the Arkansas public-education system. He served the Fayetteville public school system as coach, teacher, principal, counselor and as assistant superintendent.