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SHARE Scholarships

Thanks to the generosity of local donors, SHARE Foundation Scholarships are available to students pursuing careers in healthcare and mental health, with a specific focus in Union County, Arkansas. Therefore, our scholarships align with SHARE Foundation's mission to impact the health and well-being of our community.

Our donors understand the importance of quality healthcare in the community and the need to recruit and retain dedicated healthcare professionals. Therefore, each SHARE Foundation Scholarship has a work requirement upon graduation. For each year funded, one year of work in Union County is required. If only one semester is funded, a minimum of one year of work in Union County is required.

SHARE Foundation Scholarships may pay for partial tuition only, depending on current tuition rates, and scholarships have an annual award cap or maximum allowable cost per student. Eligible awards are based on the availability of funds. Therefore, students are not guaranteed an award or the maximum amount. Scholarships are reviewed by a committee, and financial need is considered. All scholarship approvals are provided by the SHARE Foundation Board of Directors.

SHARE Foundation Scholarships:

The SARH Auxiliary Helen Wright Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Warren S. & Wilma "Billie" Riley Scholarship
Lucy A. Ring Memorial Scholarship
Barton Scholarship
John R. Williamson, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

Instructions:

Application Deadlines:
- Spring Semester – Due November 15
- Fall Semester – Due June 15
Application Submission Requirements:
- Complete the online application
- Must attach current transcript
- Must attach school’s letter of acceptance to the program of study

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older.
Must be a resident of Union County, Arkansas, or live within 40 miles.
Must have a financial need for tuition assistance.
Must have a major in a healthcare or mental health field with occupational goals in working in that specified/related field.
Must have completed all prerequisites, meet the minimum GPA for their healthcare or mental health program of study, and must have received the school’s acceptance letter into the program of study. Required documentation includes a college transcript and a letter of acceptance from the school.
Must agree to the work requirement upon graduation in Union County, Arkansas. Failure to meet the work requirement after graduation will result in the student reimbursing scholarship funds received back to the SHARE Foundation.

Application:

Contact Information

Full Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Suffix

Date of Birth

Address

Country

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State/Province *

Postal Code *

Mobile Number

Personal Email Address

Education

Course of Study

College or University

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Overall GPA (Most Recent)

List of Total College Hours Earned

What 'starting' semester and year are you requesting scholarship funds?

How many semesters total do you need to graduate?

Expected Graduation Date for your program of study

Desired Occupation after graduation

Income and Household

Do you currently work? If so, please list your employer, occupation, length of employment, and annual wages/salary.

List all sources of household income. Include the annual dollar amount, whether it is from your parents, yourself, or a spouse.

List the name, relationship, and age of those who are dependent upon the above-listed income in your household. Use N/A if no dependents.

Financial Aid

List all sources of financial aid (whether approved or applied). This includes all other scholarships, Pell Grants, awards, and other sources that are paying for your education.

If you have no financial aid or funding for school, please provide an explanation of your financial plans for your education.

Personal Information

Provide a personal statement for the reason you selected the profession that you are pursuing. We want to understand you as an individual.

Student Comments

Provide information such as honors or distinctions received, work preference after graduation, personal goals, whether educational or occupational, etc. You can include a statement on why you want to remain in Union County after graduation.

Student Agreement and Understanding of Eligibility Requirements

I understand that misrepresentation or omission of facts is cause for cancellation of the Application.
I have completed all prerequisites and have a letter of acceptance into the specific program of study.
I understand that all SHARE Foundation Scholarship students are required to meet their program of study’s educational requirements, graduate by the agreed/anticipated graduation date, and pass the Arkansas State Licensing Exam (if required for that occupation) after two attempts within the first six months of graduation. I understand that if I do not meet these requirements, I am legally responsible to repay the full amount paid on my behalf immediately upon request. I am willing to sign a Student Agreement and hereby give SHARE Foundation permission to verify all information submitted on this application.
I understand that all SHARE Foundation Scholarship students are required to fulfill a work commitment by securing employment at South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) or within Union County, Arkansas, in a position directly related to their program of study. I also understand the work requirement timeline is one year of employment for each year of funding received, with a minimum obligation of one year. I understand that if I do not meet these requirements, I am legally responsible to repay the full amount paid on my behalf immediately upon request. I am willing to sign a Student Agreement and hereby give SHARE Foundation permission to verify all information submitted on this application.
I understand that SHARE Foundation Scholarship funds are possible through the generous donations from local donors committed to strengthening healthcare in Union County. Because awards depend on available funds, amounts may vary each year and have award caps. Donors invest in students with the hope they will give back to the community, which is why recipients are required to work in Union County after graduation, helping retain skilled healthcare professionals in the area.
I understand that SHARE Foundation Scholarships provide partial tuition assistance and may not cover the full cost of my tuition. Financial aid and financial need are considered in all scholarship reviews and awards. Additional fees and expenses are not allowable, and all awards are subject to established funding limits set by the SHARE Foundation.

Certification and Signature

By signing below, I certify that all information provided is true and accurate. I understand that submitting this application does not guarantee an award. If selected, I give permission for SHARE Foundation to use my name and image for recognition purposes.

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Required Attachments

If these items are not attached, applications will be automatically denied.

College transcript

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School’s letter of acceptance into the program of study