Scholarships
We support students within our school community who are preparing for life after graduation, with opportunities designed to encourage continued learning and help make post-secondary education more accessible and attainable.
Built on our donor-funded endowment, our scholarships program is dedicated to supporting students as they pursue their next steps in education and career development. We provide scholarship funding to help remove financial barriers and recognize students for their achievements, character, and potential.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Marty Thurlby Deweese Study Abroad Scholarship
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.
Fayetteville Junior Civic League Scholarship
The Fayetteville Junior Civic League provides opportunities for women to connect meaningfully, volunteer in the community, and raise money for local non-profits that support women and children.
Candy Clark Scholarship
Candy graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1975. She obtained a Bachelor’s in history in 1979 and a Master’s in communications in 1980, both from the University of Arkansas. Her leadership as a debate coach created a nationally ranked team at Missouri State. She later became a small business owner in Fayetteville and served Washington County as a Justice of the Peace for six years and the City of Fayetteville on its Planning Commission. She was fiercely passionate about the things she believed in.
Mary Lou Miller Scholarship
Mary Lou Miller was a teacher for over fifty years. Thirty-six of those years were spent in the same room at Root Elementary School in Fayetteville, teaching approximately 750 first graders. Engaging and inspiring students was the foundation of her career.
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 a coach, teacher, principal, counselor, and as assistant superintendent.
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.
Caden Blaschke Memorial Scholarship
The Caden Blaschke Memorial Scholarship is intended for an outstanding Fayetteville Public Schools senior who will be attending a college or university upon graduation and may not likely receive other major scholarship awards. The scholarship is for a student who parallels the values of Caden, sharing his desire to help those struggling with mental health by majoring in social work or a related field.
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.
FHS Girls Basketball DOG Award
The FHS Girls Basketball DOG Award is intended for Senior FHS Girls Basketball players who demonstrate a Dedicated work ethic, Outstanding attitude, and are Genuinely passionate.
Russell Keen Memorial Scholarship
The Russell Keen Memorial Scholarship is for community members who want to nominate a student who shows humility, kindness, and respect. Nominees will be invited to apply, and the scholarship will be given to students who help make their school a better place by the way they act and treat others, inspiring others to live by these values.