Sister Friends United Faith Scholarship
(Traditional)
Deadline: March 13, 2026

www.sisterfriendsunited.com
sfufaithscholarship@gmail.com

The Award:

The “Sister Friends United Faith” Traditional Scholarship is for minority female high school senior residents of Pulaski, Jefferson or Saline County who will graduate in 2026 and plan to attend an accredited 4-year college in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Alabama. The scholarship award is a total of $1,000.00, distributed in two installments ($500.00 for Fall 2026 and $500.00 for Spring 2027).

Eligibility:

The applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Legal resident of Pulaski, Jefferson or Saline County in Arkansas
• Minority female high school senior
• Minimum 2.75 grade average on a scale of 4.0
• Accepted to an accredited 4-year college in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Alabama

Application Process: 

Eligible applicants must complete all sections of the scholarship application. Other than requested documents, no attachments of any kind should be submitted. All sections must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please obtain the following items and upload to the application:

• Unofficial transcript of grades from current high school 
• Acceptance letter to an accredited 4-year college in Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Alabama

Interview and Acceptance Process: (if selected by the scholarship interview committee)

1. The committee will email interview availability slots to the applicants’ email address provided.
2. Applicant(s) will select an interview time.
3. Applicant must be on time, dress professionally and have camera on during interview.
4. An award letter will be sent to the scholarship winner and the scholarship contract must be signed, dated, and sent back to the committee before the contract due date.
5. The scholarship winner is required to attend the Annual SFU Hat Luncheon, April 25th (tentative date) and to email a 2-minute video sharing, “What the Faith scholarship means to you?”.
6. Failure to comply with the acceptance process will VOID receipt of the scholarship award.

 

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge true and accurate.  I understand that any intentional false statements are grounds for disqualification. I have read and understand the terms of completing this application. Please email all questions and concerns to:
sfufaithscholarship@gmail.com

Photo and Video Waiver Release:

I ,_________________________, hereby grant and authorize Sister Friends United, Inc. permission to use photographs and video to use in and/or for legal promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, social media and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration.

 

I understand and agree that materials shall become the property of Sister Friends United, Inc. and will not be returned. I hereby waive my right to inspect of approve the photographs by which my likeness appears. I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge Sisters Friends United, Inc. from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.

If the person signing is under the age of consent, then a parent or guardian must sign this release, as follows:

I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of _______________________ and do hereby give consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this individual.