Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship
Bill E. Wood was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who bravely served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. In addition to serving in the U.S. Navy, he also was very active in the Apostolic church and was an ordained minister running his own church at one point.
Bill passed away on July 5th, 2023 at the age of ninety. Bill was a great friend and wonderful man who gave so much to those around him, from providing wisdom from his many years of life to giving hope in difficult situations to offering positive encouragement on a daily basis. He was not ashamed to tell you that his hope was firmly rooted in his faith in Jesus Christ and he kept that faith his whole life.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Bill E. Wood and the love he spread by supporting students as they pursue their dreams.
Any student from Arkansas may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to pursue a career in civil service or ministry.
To apply, tell us how your experience with a current or past member of the military, civil service or ministry has affected your ambitions, a time when you have stepped up, and how you have exemplified service to others.
Tell us how your experience with a current or past member of the military, civil service or ministry has affected your ambitions. Please share an example of a time when you stepped up to the plate when you weren't asked and how you displayed qualities of leadership and serving.
Winners and Finalists
January 2025
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The application deadline is Dec 31, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jan 31, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 31, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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