Scholarships in Northwest Arkansas

Scholarships for the University of Arkansas: http://scholarships.uark.edu/index.php/outside_opportunities Free application for Federal Student Aid: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation – for GED graduates: http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/apply/ Nationwide College Scholarships: http://www.collegescholarships.org/

FUND MY FUTURE Free Scholarship Search Amount: Varies Eligibility Criteria: Varies Fund My Future www.fundmyfuture.info

SCHOOLSOUP.COM Free Scholarship Search Amount: varies Eligibility Criteria:  varies by award  includes $32 billion of available scholarships  claims to be the largest scholarship search engine in the world SchoolSoup.com www.schoolsoup.com

FAYETTEVILLE EVENING LIONS CLUB Fayetteville Evening Lions Club Scholarship Amount: Up to $750 per semester Eligibility Criteria:  a resident of Washington County, Arkansas.  Be registered in a minimum of 12 credit hours leading toward the baccalaureate degree. Dave Edmark [479- 575-5647 [email protected]] Scholarships in Northwest Arkansas

DOLLARTIMES.COM Dollar Times Amount: $1,000 Eligibility Criteria:  Be enrolled full time at an accredited four-year university.  Be a U.S. citizen attending a U.S. university.  Be an undergraduate in their first four years of post-secondary study.  Person must have a passion for their field of study. DollarTimes.com www.dollartimes.com John Hostetler [[email protected]]

ARKANSAS STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarship Amount: $1,000 and one $1,000 renewable for four years Eligibility Criteria:  The applicant must be either a resident of Arkansas who will be attending an in-state or out-of-state postsecondary education institution or an out-of-state student attending a postsecondary education institution in Arkansas. Postsecondary education institution refers to a 2 or 4 year university, college, technical or trade school. Arkansas Student Loan Authority www.asla.info/collegeplanning/woodruffscholarship.htm Teresa Boothe [501-682-2952 [email protected]]

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL, INC. OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS Lillian Woods Scholarship Amount: $500 Eligibility Criteria:  Eligible applicant must be resident of Washington County  Maintain 3.0 GPA or above as full-time enrolled student  Must have completed high school or equivalency requirements (GED)  Income must be less than $20,000  Download Eligibility http://www.altrusafayetteville.org/technical.pdf Altrusa International, Inc. of Fayetteville, Arkansas Altrusa Scholarship Chair www.altrusafayetteville.org Public Computer Centers

ROGERS PUBLIC LIBRARY FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 711 S. Dixieland Rd. 401 W. Mountain Street 501.621.1152 479.571.2222

BENTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SPRINGDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY 125 West Central 405 South Pleasant Street 501.271.3192 501.750.8180

THE JONES CENTER 479.756.8090 ext. 2290

Thirty computers with Internet access are available for public use. Three additional computers are available for children and are complete with educational software.

A membership is required to use the computer center. It only takes a few minutes to complete. There is a $2.00 fee required for the use of the Computer Center or come in and ask about our value card program that gives you free trips to the Jones Center for buying ahead.

Vocational & Technical Schools

Northwest Technical Institute 709 South Old Missouri Road, Springdale, AR 72764-1142 479-751-8824

Northwest Arkansas Community College 1 College Dr., Bentonville, AR 72712-5091 479-636-9222

Blue Cliff College - School of Massage 2503 Hiram Davis Place, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-521-2550

Fayetteville Beauty College 2167 W. 6th St., Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-521-3571

University of Phoenix at Northwest Arkansas We offer a unique online+campus format, combining the convenience of online programs with campus-based learning and all the benefits of classroom interaction. We emphasize academic rigor while making quality higher education accessible -- our flexible scheduling is designed to complement your life.

903 N. 47th Street Barrington Centre 2, Ste. 104, Rogers, AR 72756 479-986-0385

The Jones Center for Families 922 East Emma Avenue, Springdale AR 72764 479.756.8090

HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM to 8 PM Friday – Saturday 8 AM to 10 PM Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM COMPUTER CENTER Thirty computers with Internet access are available for public use and are handicapped accessible. There is a $2.00 fee required for the use of the Computer Center or come in and ask about our value card program that gives you free trips to the Jones Center for buying ahead. THE YOUTH CENTER – Teen Space (ages 13-17) A safe and fun environment devoted strictly to youth. We are easy to find, located just off the food court in Jones Center’s west wing. . Play ping pong, foosball, pool, and a variety of board games . Tons of comfortable couches just right to hang out with friends, watch TV, read magazines – everything from Rolling Stone, CosmoGirl, EW, Sports Illustrated and more! . Plenty of quiet space just to do homework and relax. . No membership required. No cost. Just sign in and you can come and go as you please. EDUCATION CLASSES The Jones Center supports the concept of lifelong learning by providing educational opportunities for individuals, families, agencies, organizations and the business community. Class offerings change often, so make sure to check back to see what we're offering next. You can register for classes in room 211 at The Jones Center. There is a $5 registration fee for classes or $25 annual fee option available for unlimited classes. Some may require an additional fee. Some possible classes:  Beginning Computer  Beginning Ballroom or Beginning Latin Dance  GED Classes in Spanish  Self Defense, Tai Chi, Taekwan-do, or Judo

Visit their website: www.thejonescenter.com

Rehab Programs & Facilities

SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions SADD Club Meetings

. Southwest Junior High: Monthly on the 3rd Friday during club time

. Central Junior High: 1st and 3rd Tuesday before school

. George Junior High: Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday during club time

. Hellstern Middle School: Every Friday at 1pm

. Fayetteville High School: Meeting are twice monthly and announced a week prior to meeting.

. SADD Club is sponsored by The Allstate Foundation For more information call Tyler at 479-756-8090 ext.2214 or [email protected]

Decision Point – Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services 602 N Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 www.decision-point.org 479-464-1060

Northwest Arkansas Alcoholics Anonymous www.nwarkaa.org 479-878-2730

Northwest Arkansas Narcotics Anonymous www.nanwa.org 1-800-815-3302