The Sampley Foundation Committee is proud to announce that 12 seniors from Caddo Hills, Mount Ida and Oden have been awarded four year scholarships valued up to $28,000 each.
The Sampley Foundation was one of many organizations who was forced to adjust their operational procedures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year was the first year since its inception that the Foundation Committee wasn’t able to meet the students face to face and hear of their career goals.
The scholarship committee met April 30 at the Sampley Office Building where they selected the 12 seniors to receive Sampley Foundation Scholarships. The scholarships are valued at $7,000 per year and can be renewed for four years as long as recipients meet certain requirements for a total of $28,000.
Committee members are Jeff Black, Jason Lenderman, Frances Dobbs, Tammy McCarter, William Edwards and Ruth Norman.
Students who received this year’s scholarships include:
Levi Sherman of Caddo Hills High School plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas in Conway and major in Business Administration and Finance. Levi is the son of Donna Sherman.
Taylor Allen of Caddo Hills High Schools plans to attend Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and major in Elementary Education. Taylor is the daughter of Jeremy and Tara Allen.
Kyzer Black of Caddo Hills High School plans to attend Arkansas Tech University in Russellville and major in Park Services. Kyzer is the son of Matt and Katie Black.
Bethany Young of Caddo Hills High School plans to attend Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and major in Social Work. Bethany is the daughter of Gary and Tammy Young.
Seth Breashears of Mount Ida High School plans to attend the University of Arkansas Fort Smith and major in Mechanical Engineering. Seth is the son of Gerry and Jeri Breashears.
Austin Rowland of Mount Ida High School plans to attend The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and major in Agricultural Education. Austin is the son of Jonathan and Jennifer Rowland.
Eli Abernathy of Mount Ida High School plans to attend UA Rich Mountain and major in Nursing. Elis is the son of Rebecca Rhoades.
Kyleigh Sigman of Mount Ida High School plans to attend Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Kyleigh is the daughter of Stacy and Marla Sigman.
Allie Strother of Oden High School plans to attend National Park College in Hot Springs and major in Pre-Med working toward a Pharmacy degree. Allie is the daughter of Robby and Lori Strother.
Judy Cook of Oden High School plans to attend Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Judy is the daughter of Mary Cook.
Josalynn Bennett of Oden High School plans to attend Henderson State University in Arkadelphia and major in Social Work. Josalynn is the daughter of Thomas and Amanda Bennett.
Tucker Van Pelt of Oden High School plans to attend National Park College in Hot Springs and major in Graphic Design. Tucker is the son of Vernon and Dorthy Van Pelt.
