Scholarship Information
Each spring, the Foundation awards scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in a health related career field or entering their junior year. Applicants must be studying one of the following on a full-time basis: medicine, nursing, laboratory/research, radiology, physical therapy, speech therapy, surgical technology, dentistry, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, medical information, or another health related field. Applicants must also be residents of Arkansas or attending college in Arkansas. Awards may be used for tuition, books, room and board, or other education expenses.
Applicants are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible but are limited to one scholarship per school year. Recipients receive scholarship proceeds in two disbursements - half in the fall and half in the spring sessions. Each recipient must present a copy of his or her full-time class schedule and previous semester's grades before scholarship funds are released. Click here to see a list of available scholarships.
How to Apply
Applications are now CLOSED and will open spring 2027.
Undergraduate Student Scholarship Application
Undergraduate StudentGraduate Student Scholarship Application
Graduate Student
Please be prepared to have the following items ready for upload in the electronic application:
- Essay - Please explain in 200 words or less why you are choosing to study in a health related field and what you expect to gain from your studies.
- ACT score and most current GPA.
- Copy of your letter of acceptance to an accredited medical/nursing program if available.
- Copy of your college transcript
- Two (2) letters of reference
*All documents will be uploaded through the digital platform.
If awarded a scholarship, the Scholarship Reception will be held on July 16, 2026
If you have questions regarding application, please email scholarships@conwayregional.org or call 501-513-5191.
Fund a Scholarship
Donations to the Foundation's scholarship program enable Conway Regional to continue supporting students pursuing a career in health care.
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Click the name of each scholarship fund to learn more about the fund and see the names of this year's recipients.
These scholarships were established to pay tribute to the late Dr. James S. Garrison and his 24 years of service and dedication to health care in the central Arkansas area. Dr. Garrison dedicated his career to healing the bodies and minds of his patients and friends. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
Deqlyn Buttrey
Heather Anderson
Megan Gray
Shane Willbanks
Shamuel Gill
This fund was established in 2007 by the Conway Regional Women's Council to honor John Robbins and his wife, Janice, upon his retirement as Conway Regional's President and CEO. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
Miranda Hogg
This scholarship was established in 2002 in memory of Eleanor Duncan by Conway Regional Health System oncology nurses to assist student pursuing a career in oncology nursing. Congratulations to this year's recipient.
Carly Pate
Established in 2022 to honor to recognize Dr. Michael Wood for more than 29 years of caring for his patients and community. Students must be a resident of Arkansas, attending the University of Central Arkansas, a Conway Regional Employee or child of a Conway Regional Employee, and pursuing a degree in pre-medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, or physical therapy. Congratulations to this year's recipient.
Gracie Simpson
These scholarships were established and are funded annually by the Conway Regional Medical Staff to assist area students in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
Andrew Griffin
Gisselle Hernandez
Grace Turner
Faith Lusty
This fund was established to aid a Conway Regional Health System employee or their family member pursuing a degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing institution. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
Abigail Myrick
Brooklyn Ferguson
Charlieann Newton
Darreonna Carter
Emily Brown
Emma Berry
Hannah Donham
Haylie Branscum
Isabella DeSalvo
Kailynn Hanson
Kaylee Thomas
Madden Cabantac
Nia Williams
Parker Roberts
Shelbee Clark
Taylor Chapman
Established to aid students pursuing education and training in health-related career fields. Funded by Conway Regional Health Foundation events and donations. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
Abbi Armstrong
Alia Jones
Amy French
Anna Eichenberger
Anna New
Austin Anderson
Baker Kendrick
Darin Davenport
Eli Henley
Elizabeth Sipes
Emalee Saffle
Emma Hill
Emma Swartzlander
Heather Eoff
Kathryn Opris
Kelcie Watson
Lucas French
Max Chenault
Melissa Smith
Miles Dickinson
Morgan Romine
Parker New
Sunni Harrington
Suzette Marks
Taylor Hale
Established in 2023 this scholarship was funded by the Standridge family with the aid of 10 Evergreen Tribute Tree gifts. The Standridge Family Tribute Tree Scholarship aims to empower healthcare students, honoring the family's legacy and the donors who contribute through the Tribute Tree. This scholarship aids graduate or undergraduate full-time students accepted or enrolled in their professional healthcare curriculum.
Jessica Hake
Johanna Lasiter
Established in 2022 by friends, family, and coworkers in memory of Dot Welch. Through her work at the Conway Regional Health Foundation, many were touched by Dot's thoughtfulness, leadership, and passion. We are pleased to honor her legacy through this scholarship. This scholarship aids students currently enrolled in health-related career field.
Shelli Pittman
The Riddle Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2025 by Jeremy and Kristen Riddle in honor of the Riddle family. This scholarship supports full-time graduate students pursuing careers in direct patient care, empowering future healthcare professionals while honoring the family’s lasting legacy of compassion and service.
Mattison Wiley