College Scholarship
The Arkansas Gas Association (AGA) is offering scholarships to assist students with tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room & board. The Scholarship program is only open to dependents of employees of AGA member companies who are in good standing and will be a freshman in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at a two- or four-year accredited college, university or technical school in the fall.
Terms & Conditions
AGA will award several $1,000 scholarships each year. The number of scholarships each year may vary.
AGA will award scholarships to the applicants judged to be the most worthy by the Scholarship Selection Committee. This committee is made up of a cross-section of members from AGA member categories. The selections made by the Scholarship Selection Committee are approved by the AGA Board of Directors and will be final.
Applicants must submit the following data for consideration:
- A completed application. An incomplete application will not be considered.
- A one (1) page essay that addresses the following points:
- a. Concise explanation of the type and amount of non-paid involvement in community service, the length of involvement, the reasons for participation and the personal rewards received from these activities.
- b. Why you believe you deserve this scholarship.
- c. Concise discussion of what goals this scholarship award will help you to attain. The entire essay must be typed, and may not exceed one page in length.
- Your most recent cumulative high school transcript showing your GPA.
- A recommendation letter from a teacher, coach, principal or pastor explaining why they believe you deserve this scholarship.
Payment of the scholarship will be made by check and presented to each award recipient prior to the start of the fall semester. Providing the student has submitted proof of registration to a qualified school of their choice. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the AGA Annual Conference, which is held each fall.
How to Submit an Application
Mail
How to Submit an Application
AGA Scholarship Selection Committee
P.O. Box 866
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Fax
(225) 767-7648