Scholarship Listings

Dr. Warren S. & Wilma "Billie" Riley Scholarship

Scholarships shall be used to provide and/or reimburse for tuition and books in whole or in part to students that are studying or have studied to become registered nurses or for advanced training of registered nurses. Students must be willing to work for MCSA or SHARE Foundation immediately following the completion of their course of study for a period of six months for each semester funded, with a minimum work requirement of one year. There are no geographical limitations on residence or place of study. Application must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Curtis W. Kinard Memorial Scholarship

This is a scholarship/loan which provides for tuition and books in whole or in part to individuals who live within a 100-mile radius of El Dorado and are pursuing health-related careers at approved educational institutions. Recipients must agree to become employed in a health-related career in Union County following completion of their course work for a period of one year for each year funded with a minimum work requirement of one year. Applications must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Barton Scholarship

The Barton Scholarship/Loan is available through SHARE Foundation exclusively to full-time applicants of the Registered Nursing Programs of Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. Recipients must agree to become employed as a Registered Nurse at the Medical Center of South Arkansas, subject to acceptance by MCSA, upon completion of their course work for a period of six months for each semester funded with a minimum work requirement of one year. Applications must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Larkin M. Wilson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship provides tuition and books in whole or in part to individuals who are residents of Union County and who are pursuing health care careers through an approved educational institution. Recipients must agree to become employed in a health related career at the Medical Center of South Arkansas or SHARE Foundation for a period of one year for each year funded upon completion of their course work with a minimum work requirement of one year. Applications must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

MCSA Auxiliary Helen Wright Memorial Scholarship

The MCSA Auxiliary Helen Wright Memorial Scholarship provides tuition and books in whole or in part to individuals who reside within a 40-mile radius of El Dorado limited to the state of Arkansas, and are pursuing health care careers at approved Arkansas educational institutions. Recipients must agree to become employed in a health related career at Medical Center of South Arkansas immediately following the completion of their course of study for a period of one year for each year funded with a minimum work requirement of one year. Applications must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Union County Medical Scholarship

The scholarship shall be used for Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy candidates who reside within a 75-mile radius of El Dorado, Arkansas. There shall be no geographical limitations on the places of study as long as they are approved and/or accredited educational institutions. Recipients must agree to become employed in Union County immediately following the completion of their internship and/or residency program for a period of six months for each semester funded with a minimum work requirement of one year. Applications and transcripts must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Lucy A. Ring Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship shall be used for health care or public education careers in grades K-12. Schools must be approved and/or accredited and there are no geographical limits on places of study. Recipients must be Union County residents and agree to a work commitment in a health care career at MCSA or SHARE Foundation or a public education career in grades K-12 within Union County immediately following the completion of their course of study for a period of one year for each year funded with a minimum work requirement of one year. Applications and transcripts must be submitted to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

UAMS Master of Public Health Scholarship

provides tuition in whole or in part for persons pursing a Master of Public Health Degree from UAMS. Applicants must live in Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita or Union Counties in Arkansas. Recipients must agree to a work commitment in Union County, Arkansas immediately following the completion of course for a period of six-months for each semester funded with a minimum work requirement of one year. Employment must be in a health related carrer utilizing the MPH Degree. To apply, submit an application, college transcript and letter of acceptance into the MPH program to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Dr. J.C. Callaway Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship shall be used exclusively for nontraditional students pursuing medical related careers at South Arkansas Community College with heavier consideration being given to students accepted into the Surgical Technology Program. Recipients must work full-time in their stated career immediately following graduation or completion of their course of study for a period of six consecutive months for each semester funded, with a minimum work requirement of one year even if only one semester is funded. To apply, submit an application and transcript to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

Smith Family Scholarship

One-time scholarships shall be used to provide tuition and fees only (room and board not included) up to a maximum of $1,000 for applicants who are graduated from Parkers Chapel High School (PCHS) after attending a minimum of four years completing grades 9-12. There shall be no geographical limitations on the places of study as long as they are approved and/or accredited two or four year educational institutions. Recipients must have maintained a 3.0 minimum grade point average while attending Parkers Chapel School. A minimum of two letters of recommendation must be attached. At least one must be from a PCHS teacher. Verification from Parkers Chapel School indicating the number of years the applicant attended must be attached. An essay of 500 words or less describing why applicant is applying for this scholarship must be attached. To apply, submit an application and transcript to SHARE Foundation, 403 West Oak, Suite 100, El Dorado, AR 71730.

The John R. Williamson, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

All scholarships shall be used to provide tuition and books in full or in part to individuals who live in Union County, Arkansas and are pursuing health-related careers at approved educational institutions. Recipients must agree to employment in a health related career in Union County immediately following the completion of their course of study for a period of one year for each year funded with a minimum work requirement of one year.