ARKWEST COMMUNICATIONS
HIGHER EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
January 20, 2012
Arkwest Communications, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Overview
II. Scholarship Description
III. Eligibility
IV. Administration
V. Suspension
I. Overview
A.
Arkwest Communications believes that the youth of today are the
foundation on which our future will be built, both socially and
economically. In order to help provide a positive socio-economic
environment, we must encourage our high school graduates to obtain
the best college education available to them. In doing so, we must
hope that these future graduates will return the rewards of such
education to our communities.
B.
The Arkwest Communications scholarships are available for high
school students who have evidenced a capable desire to acquire a
college education and who have a financial need for such
scholarships. The typical recipient will be an individual whose
actions compliment his/her community and who is genuinely
concerned about the welfare of the community.
II. Scholarship Description
A.
Three (3) scholarships will be awarded annually to qualifying students
entering the first year of college. The scholarships will be full tuition
paid for two (2) semesters, excluding room-board, books and other
costs. Such scholarships shall be offered only to students who plan to
attend a four (4) year State-supported University within Arkansas. No
scholarships are available for education received at private
institutions, or educational facilities outside the state of Arkansas.
B.
Should a student maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during
their second semester, such students’ tuition will be paid for the
following semester.
(For the purpose of determining GPA, Arkwest Communications
uses the students’ overall cumulative GPA.)
C.
The scholarship benefits will continue to roll over to the next semester
provided the student maintains an cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
D.
To be eligible for any portion of the scholarship the student must take
at least twelve (12) hours of classes during any given semester, unless
the student has less than twelve (12) hours to complete their degree
program.
E.
The scholarship program terminates four (4) years after the students’
date of high school graduation. No benefits are paid after four (4)
years have passed from the date students graduated high school.
F.
Ultimately, a student could have all eight (8) semesters of a four (4)
year college program tuition paid.
G.
No form of summer school will be paid under this scholarship.
III. Eligibility
A.
Students must graduate from a high school within Arkwest
Communications' operating territory. Evidence is required.
(After the scholarship recipient receives their high school
diploma, they need to send a copy of their diploma to
Arkwest Communications.)
B.
Students must have scored 20 or above on the ACT admissions test.
Evidence is required.
C.
Students must not have received four (4) years full tuition
scholarship from another entity.
D.
The total household income before taxes of the students parents or
legal guardian must not exceed $100,000.00. Last year’s current
federal income tax returns required.
E.
The student must attend a four (4) year State-supported University
within the state of Arkansas. No scholarships are offered in
connection with education received from private or out-of-state
facilities.
F.
Application for scholarship must be received on or before April 15 of
the calendar year.
G.
Arkwest Communications employees’ children are not eligible for this
scholarship.
H.
When the scholarship recipient is ready to begin their new semester,
it is the student’s responsibility to furnish Arkwest Communications a
copy of their school transcript, proving their 3.0 or higher cumulative
GPA, and a copy of their tuition statement, before Arkwest
Communications will send payment to the University.
IV. Administration
A.
Each recipient of the scholarships will receive a letter verifying their
selection as a recipient of the scholarship.
B.
The recipient will be asked to submit the name of the institution in
which they plan to attend, along with the address of the institution's
office of admissions. Such notice must be received in a timely
manner to ensure proper payment of semester tuition.
C.
Compensation for tuition will be paid when each semester’s tuition is
due, after Arkwest Communications is in receipt of a copy of the
student’s school transcript, proving the student has a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher, and a copy of the student’s tuition statement,
Arkwest Communications will then proceed with payment. (It is the
student’s responsibility to furnish their transcript and tuition
statement in a timely manner to ensure payment.)
D.
One check will be made payable to the name of the University and the
name of the recipient as co-payees for the total sum due for the
semester tuition. The check will be mailed to the office of admissions
or registrar, whichever is appropriate, of the University.
V.
Suspension
A.
In the event that the student fails to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
during the second semester or afterwards, the scholarship will be
suspended for the next semester. (For the purpose of determining
GPA, we use the student’s overall cumulative GPA.)
B.
Should the student raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher at any
time before the four (4) years of the scholarship benefits terminate, the
scholarship will be reinstated and tuition paid for the following
semester, but not exceeding the last semester of the four (4) year
scholarship period.
Arkwest Communications
Educational Development Program
Higher Education Scholarship
(Please type or print.)
APPLICATION
Full Name: _______________________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:
__________________________________________________
Telephone Number:
High School:
_____________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Name of High School and date of graduation.
ACT Score:
______________________
Submit one (1) copy of test results.
Parents Total Household Income Before Taxes:
$________________________
Submit last year's Federal Income Tax Return
Parents Name and Address:
________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
1. Name the University you plan to attend?
2. Why do you wish to attend college?
(You may use the back of this application if additional space is needed.)
3. What do you plan to study? (Major)
4. What are your career goals?
(You may use the back of this application if additional space is needed.)
5. Have you received any additional scholarships? If yes, please list what
kind of scholarship and what amounts?
6. Please have two (2) individuals, who know you well, submit personal
reference letters on your behalf.
7. Please enclose a current photograph of yourself for publication in the
paper.
I certify that I have answered the questions herein honestly, to the best of my
knowledge and have not made misrepresentation of any facts contained within this
application.
Signed:
_______________________________________________________
Date:
___________________________________
Social Security Number: _________________________
Submit completed application, proof of ACT score, last year’s Federal Income
Tax Return, reference letters and photograph to:
Arkwest Communications
Attn: Kelli Powers
P.O. Box 699; 205 East 7th Street
Danville, AR 72833-0699