Need-based Scholarships
Online Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: February 15, 2024
Award Notifications will be sent by March 15, 2024
Eligibility:
Women for Harding is a group of women who raise money each year to provide need-based scholarships to help make a Christian college education at Harding University possible for many students. It designates monies raised annually to provide scholarships. Recipients must be enrolled at Harding to receive awarded funds.
Scholarships are made in varying sizes according to proven need. One half of the scholarship is given at the beginning of each semester. The student must remain in acceptable academic and social standing to receive the second semester funds. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is needed to receive second semester funds. Women for Harding is service oriented by nature so part of receiving this scholarship is taking time to give back. There are a number of events that students have the opportunity to be involved in throughout the year, 10 hours per semester suggested service hours. Their participation will be taken into consideration when reapplying for this scholarship. Students receiving Arkansas Governor's or Harding Trustee scholarships cannot also receive this Scholarship.
Required Elements:
The following Scholarship Application filled out in its entirety.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted for consideration for this scholarship (even if you don't think you'll be eligible for Federal Student Aid). The scholarship amount will be based on proven financial need. Consideration is given to those students who do not qualify for Pell Grant but who still need financial assistance. You can get a paper FAFSA from a high school counselor, or file the online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You will need to start this process at least two weeks before the February 15th deadline.
Compose a personal essay to the Women for Harding Scholarship Committee responding thoroughly in your own words to the following questions. Attach to the scholarship application or email to jlcrisco@harding.edu.
1. Tell us about yourself.
2. What are three words that those closest to you would use to describe you and why?
3. What is a personal challenge you have faced and how did that experience shape you into who you are today?
4. What do you hope to major in? What influenced that choice or how did you become interested in that focus area?
5. Tell us about an area in your life where you feel successful and an area that you are working to improve on and personally grow.
6. What draws you to Harding University?
7. Why would you be an excellent recipient of this scholarship?
One (1) letter of recommendation must be submitted and serves an integral part of the decision-making process. The letter should be written by someone who truly knows the applicant and can provide personal insights and observations into the applicants home life, school history, aspirations, talents, skills and can address his or her financial need and/or worthiness. The required letter should be submitted from your choice of a:
- Family Member
- Family Friend
- Women for Harding member
- Church Member or official
- High School teacher or official
- Employer
The sealed letter of recommendation from the reference should be sent directly to:
Women for Harding Scholarship Committee
Harding University
HU 10768
Searcy, AR 72149-5615
The applicant must meet all listed requirements by the deadline. If each requirement is not met, the application may not be considered. In addition, late applications may not be considered. A photo must be submitted with the application.
By the postmark deadline of February 15 be sure your recommendation letter has been mailed, and submit this completed Online Scholarship Application Form.
If you have a question regarding this scholarship, please contact Harding University's alumni office at 501-279-4276.
Online Scholarship Application