Herchel and Melba A. Fildes Scholarship Grant

Herchel and Melba A. Fildes Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc
Last Updated: March 26, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Herchel and Melba A. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.

Overview

The Community Foundation’s scholarships are for Arkansas students pursuing education at two- or four-year colleges or universities, vocational schools or technical training programs. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a particular high school or those who plan to attend a particular college. Others are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors. The Foundation has a scholarship portal with a quiz to help applicants determine scholarship eligibility. “Since 1976, the Community Foundation has partnered with individuals and organizations who want to support our state’s students in their pursuit of higher education,” said Heather Larkin, Community Foundation president and CEO. “These generous people provide the funding and determine the size and eligibility criteria of each scholarship, while we oversee the application and awarding process on their behalf.” Herchel and Melba A. Fildes Scholarship Provides a scholarship to students studying nursing and attending Harding University in Searcy or Arkansas State University in Beebe.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Students studying nursing and attending Harding University in Searcy or Arkansas State University in Beebe