Need-based Scholarships
Application Opens: TBD--Committee reviewing application for 2026-2027 school year
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Award Notifications will be sent by March 15, 2026
Eligibility:
Women for 91ÆÞÓÑ is a group of women who raise money each year to provide need-based scholarships to help make a Christian college education at 91ÆÞÓÑ possible for many students. It designates monies raised annually to provide scholarships. Recipients must be enrolled at 91ÆÞÓÑ to receive awarded funds.
Scholarships are made in varying sizes according to proven need. One half of the scholarship is given at the beginning of each semester. The student must remain in acceptable academic and social standing to receive the second semester funds.
Women for 91ÆÞÓÑ is service oriented by nature so part of receiving this scholarship is taking time to give back. There are a number of events that students have the opportunity to be involved in throughout the year. Three (3) hours per semester is the minimum suggested service hours in addition to required events. Their participation will be taken into consideration when reapplying for this scholarship.
Required Elements:
The following Scholarship Application filled out in its entirety:
1. Online application submitted.
2. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be submitted for consideration for this scholarship (even if you don't think you'll be eligible for Federal Student Aid). The scholarship amount will be based on proven financial need. Consideration is given to those students who do not qualify for Pell Grant but who still need financial assistance. You can get a paper FAFSA from a high school counselor or file the online FAFSA at . You will need to start this process at least two weeks before the February 15th deadline.
3. Compose a personal essay to the Women for 91ÆÞÓÑ Scholarship Committee telling us about yourself, why you are drawn to attend 91ÆÞÓÑ, and responding thoroughly in your own words reasons why you need this scholarship. Please be vulnerable. Attach to the scholarship application or email to Women for 91ÆÞÓÑ, women@harding.edu.
4. One (1) letter of recommendation must be submitted and serves an integral part of the decision-making process. The letter should be written by someone who truly knows the applicant and can provide personal insights and observations into the applicant's home life, school history, aspirations, talents, skills and can address his or her financial need and/or worthiness. The required letter should be submitted from your choice of a:
Family Friend
Women for 91ÆÞÓÑ member
Church Member or official
High School teacher or official
Employer
The sealed letter of recommendation from the reference should be postmarked by February 15 and sent directly to:
Women for 91ÆÞÓÑ Scholarship Committee
91ÆÞÓÑ
Box 10768
Searcy, AR 72149-0001
The applicant must meet all listed requirements based on need by the deadline. If each requirement is not met, the application may not be considered. In addition, late applications may not be considered. A photo must be submitted with the application.
If you have a question regarding this scholarship, please contact 91ÆÞÓÑ's alumni office at 501-279-4276.
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