ASUB and Heber Springs Scholarships Announced

2021-2022 ASU-Beebe privately funded scholarship recipients for the Beebe and Searcy campuses are pictured (left to right) front row: Erica Owens, Sierra Gordin, Stephanie Ward, Courtney Randall Ausbrooks, Sara Sims, Hallie Duddles, Samantha Jones; back row: Kortney Clayton, Nadia Bradshaw, Lizzie Belew, Allison Evans, Tana Griffin, Kristie Johnson, Landen Truax, Charles Turrietta, Henry Turrietta, Landis Clifton Pearce, Antonio Earl, Lucas Golde.

2021-2022 ASU-Beebe Heber Springs Campus privately funded scholarship recipients are pictured (left to right) front row: Kylie Wall, Kennedy Wilmeth, and Andrea Perez; back row: Lexie Skinner, Cayley Freeman, Hope Hartle, and Mitchell Mead.

Foundation scholarships at Arkansas State University-Beebe have been privately funded throughout the years by generous donors who share a passion for the success and education of students who choose ASU-Beebe. Total private funded scholarships awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year is $93,890

Students receiving scholarships represented all the ASU-Beebe campuses located in Beebe, Heber Springs, Searcy, the Little Rock Air Force Base, and online.

ASU-Beebe Development Council Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Madison Martin, Bald Knob, Liberal Arts and Sciences major; Lexi Skinner, Quitman, Liberal Arts and Sciences major; Rebecca Spinks, Beebe, nursing major; and Madison Welch, McCrory, agriculture major. The ASU-Beebe Development Council is a group of community leaders and friends of the college, who combine efforts to secure private funding and increase endowments to benefit students choosing to attend ASU-Beebe.

ASU-Beebe General Scholarship Fund was awarded to Sara Sims, Cabot, Veterinary Technology major. This scholarship was established by ASU-Beebe. To qualify for this scholarship, a student must be enrolled full-time at the ASU-Beebe campus or Searcy campus. It can be awarded to either a traditional student or non-traditional student.  

Billy F. Powell Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Jeremy Clark, Cabot, theatre major. The scholarship was established by Mary Powell in 2011 in memory of her husband Billy Powell, an instructor of psychology at ASU-Beebe at the time of his death.

Brenda Shurley Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Kendall Uphoff, Heber Springs, education major. The scholarship was endowed in 2005, and is made available by Brenda Shurley of Cabot, owner of the Shurley Method.

Brinkley Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Kennedy Wilmeth, Heber Springs, education major. The Brinkley Scholarship is presented to an incoming freshman who has a high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Business and Professional Women of Heber Springs-ACF Scholarship was awarded to Andrea Perez, Quitman, Liberal Arts and Sciences major. The Business and Professional Women of Heber Springs established the scholarship to be given to a resident of Cleburne County who attends ASU-Beebe Heber Springs and maintains a 3.0 grade point average or higher.

Charles and Regina Stuart Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Nicholas Sartain, Drasco, wildlife management major. Charles and Regina Stuart are longtime supporters of Cleburne County and the historical society.

Cleburne County Memorial Chapter 1757 UDC Scholarship was awarded to Jack Collier, Heber Springs, business major. The scholarship was established to further higher education pursuits of the recipients.

Denver and Ruby Nettles Memorial Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Kacie Bragg, Greenbrier, agriculture major; and Tuesday Poindexter, McRae, agriculture major. The Denver and Ruby Nettles scholarship was established in memory of both Ruby and Denver E. Nettles, a former assistant professor and division chair of the agriculture department at ASU-Beebe.

Doris Sue Whittaker Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Kristie Baker, Searcy, nursing major. The Doris Sue Waddle-Whittaker Scholarship was endowed in 2004 by the family as a memorial to the former student and nurse. The scholarship is awarded to a nursing major.

Dr. Diane Tiner Logan Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Heather Nelson, Fairfield Bay, education major. The Dr. Diane Tiner Logan Endowment Scholarship is given to an education major, and was established in honor of Dr. Tiner Logan, the former vice chancellor of the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus.

Dr. Judy McKay Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Braeden Botts, Cabot, business major; and Landen Truax, Abbeville, La., Computer Aided Drafting and Design major. The scholarship was given in memory of Dr. Judy McKay, retired associate professor of English.

Dr. Hazel C. Dickey Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Jack Collier, Heber Springs, business major. The Dr. Hazel C. Dickey Endowment Scholarship is given to a business major, and was established in honor of Dr. Hazel Dickey, retired chair of the business and agriculture departments at ASU-Beebe and advisor for Arkansas State University.

Dr. Ruth Couch Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Kurtis Burkett, Searcy, Diesel Technology major; Benjamin Byrd, Heber Springs, Fine Arts major; Chloe Copeland, Damascus, Veterinary Technology major; Hallie Duddles, Arkadelphia, Veterinary Technology major; Lucas Golde, Cabot, computer science major; Tana Griffin, De Valls Bluff, health sciences major; Samantha Jones, Paragould, paramedic major; Graci Lea, Carlisle, dental hygiene major; Lindsey Miller, Lonoke, health sciences major; Haley Morris, Searcy, Liberal Arts and Sciences major; Charles Turrietta, Cabot, biology major; and Henry Turrietta, Cabot, biology major. The scholarship was established by the late Dr. Ruth L. Couch, emeritus professor of English and former vice chancellor for Academic Affairs.

E.H. “Doc” and Ruth Abington Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Courtney Randall, Des Arc, Veterinary Technology major. The E.H. “Doc” and Ruth Abington Scholarship was established in 1999 to further the education of students in the community.

England Challenge Scholarship was awarded to Kailey Terry, Romance, education major. The scholarship was endowed in 1996 by the late Walter England, emeritus associate professor of education and former ASU-Beebe Dean, to benefit students pursuing a career in teaching.

Eoff Family Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Nadia Bradshaw, Vilonia, Liberal Arts and Sciences major; and Allison Evans, Greenbrier, General Studies major. The Eoff Family Scholarship was endowed in 2006 by Cathy Eoff, owner of Eoff & Associates Realty in Beebe, as a tribute to her family for their dedication to education.

Evelyn Ramer Stair Scholarship was awarded to Lexie Skinner, Quitman, Liberal Arts and Sciences major. The scholarship was established by the Stair family to benefit a student who lives in Cleburne County.

Gerald "Jerry" Smith Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Mitchell Mead, Quitman, agriculture major. The scholarship was established by Arkansas State alumnus and Heber Springs resident Gerald "Jerry" Smith to assist students with pursuing a degree or certificate at the ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus. 

Heber Springs General Scholarship was awarded to Triston Adamson, Heber Springs, plant science major; and Kylie Wall, Maumelle, business major. The scholarship was established by the ASUB Heber Springs Development Council, which is a group of community leaders and friends of the college.

James C. Beard Family Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Kaitlyn Mitchell, Bradford, occupational therapy major; Erica Owens, Viola, Veterinary Technology major; and Kayley Teague, Pangburn, health sciences major. The scholarship was established by the late Wilma Beard, longtime chair of the English and Fine Arts Division, in memory of her husband, James Beard.

John Deere Scholarship was awarded to the following students, all John Deere Agriculture Technology majors: Colton Boone, Paragould; Marcus Carroll, Bradford; Jase Hambrick, Batesville; Billy Hart, Hoxie; Clint Lester, Viola; Jake Phillips, North Little Rock; and Austin Story, Bradford. This scholarship is from the John Deere Foundation and allows students that are enrolled in the program to benefit.

Judd Hill Foundation Health Profession Scholarship was awarded to Chloe Brinkley, Heber Springs, health sciences major; Briley Chandler, Rose Bud, nursing major; Cayley Freeman, Quitman; Hope Hartle, Rose Bud, health sciences major; and Alexandria Southerland, Drasco, biology major. The scholarship was established by Mike Gibson, trustee of the Judd Hill Foundation, which was established to improve healthcare and agriculture in Arkansas.

Larry Sims Agriculture Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Stephanie Ward, Searcy, agriculture major. The scholarship was established by Marchia Sims, retired ASU-Beebe employee, in memory of her husband Larry Sims, who was a longtime employee of the Arkansas Plant Board.

Leon and Virginia Shanack Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Kristie Johnson, Jacksonville, nursing major. The Leon and Virginia Shanack Scholarship was established by a former ASU-Beebe employee in honor of her parents.

Lillian and Mark Barnett Family Scholarship was awarded to Gabriel Tate, Heber Springs, health sciences major. This scholarship was established by the children of Lillian and Mark Barnett as a memorial to their parents and is available to a Heber Springs graduate.

Linda Jo Welch Memorial Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Georgia Mahoney, Cabot, business major. The Linda Jo Welch Scholarship was named in memory of the late Linda Jo Welch, who was a business instructor at ASU-Beebe at the time of her death. This scholarship is to benefit an ASU-Beebe student majoring in business.

Marvin and Geraldine Speight Educational Scholarship was awarded to Sierra Gordin, Lonoke, nursing major. The Marvin and Geraldine Speight Educational Scholarship was established in 2016 by Arkansas Community Foundation in honor of longtime ASU-Beebe basketball coach and education professor Coach Marvin Speight.

Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Kristi Baker, Searcy, nursing major; and Landen Truax, Abbeville, La., Computer Aided Drafting and Design major. The Memorial Scholarships were established in memory of ASU-Beebe faculty members.

Millan Burrow Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Lizzie Belew, Beebe, nursing major. The scholarship was named in honor of Millan Burrow, the patriarch and pharmacist, who established the family pharmacy Burrow's Drug Store in 1966.

Resident Student Scholarship was awarded to Antonio Earl, Lonoke, General Studies major. The Resident Student Scholarship is given to a student living on campus and is based on academic achievement and campus involvement.

Rená Kelley-Women of Achievement Scholarship was awarded to Kayla Thomason, Heber Springs, wildlife enforcement major. The scholarship is awarded to an ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus student and was given by Rená Kelley, an adult education instructor, as a result of her involvement and achievements in the Woman of Achievement leadership organization.  

Robin Hayes Inspirational Achievement Scholarship in Business was awarded to Kortney Clayton, Cabot, business major. The Robin Hayes Inspirational Achievement Scholarship is given to a business major and was established in honor of Robin Hayes, retired ASU-Beebe Director of Admissions.

Robin Hayes Inspirational Achievement Scholarship in Health Science was awarded to Landis Clifton Pearce, Bald Knob, nursing major. The Robin Hayes Inspirational Achievement Scholarship is given to a health sciences major and was established in honor of Robin Hayes, retired ASU-Beebe Director of Admissions.

R.V. Powell Memorial Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Ally Ferren, Searcy, agriculture major; and Abigail Smith, Romance, agriculture major. The R.V. Powell Scholarship was established in memory of R.V. Powell, a longtime local businessman and friend of ASU-Beebe.

Shane Broadway Public Health Distinguished Student Scholarship was awarded to Rebecca Spinks, Beebe, nursing major. The scholarship, named for Shane Broadway, ASU System Vice Chancellor for University Relations, is intended for a single parent enrolled in the nursing program, who is a resident of White County.

Spradlin Family Scholarship was awarded to Morgan Usery, Beebe, health sciences major. The Spradlin Family Scholarship is available to a high school graduating senior, who plans to attend ASU-Beebe and major in math and science related courses.

Steven Storm Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Samantha Caradine, Heber Springs, computer science major. The Steve Storm Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011 in memory of Steven Storm, who was the first instructor of math and science at ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus and served on the ASUB Heber Springs Development Council.

Vernon H. and Mary I. Wold Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Zoie Rose, Heber Springs, business major. The scholarship provides for students attending ASU-Beebe Heber Springs campus who maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average each semester.

Veterinary Technology Scholarship was awarded to Courtney Randall, Des Arc, Veterinary Technology major. The Veterinary Technology program prepares students to assist licensed veterinarians in providing healthcare services.

W.H. Owen Jr. Memorial Endowment Scholarship was awarded to Emmie Driskill, Beebe, business major. The scholarship was established in memory of former ASU-Beebe Chancellor W. H. Owen Jr.

"We congratulate these high achieving scholarship recipients," said Rose Mary Jackson, Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement. "We are also grateful for the generosity of the donors for making these scholarships possible."

For more information about ASU-Beebe Foundation Scholarships available, visit www.asub.edu and click Scholarships under Admissions & Aid.

To establish or contribute to an ASU-Beebe scholarship, contact the ASU-Beebe Office of Institutional Advancement at (501) 882-8855, or visit the website at www.asub.edu.