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ABA Memorial Scholarship Fund

The scholarship program began in 2001 and was initially named after the late Roger R. Maynard. Roger

was the first president of the Arkansas Bowhunters Association formed in 1959. He was an active

lifelong member, a firm believer in education and committed to promoting the growth of the ABA.

Since 2002, we have held a scholarship archery shoot each Memorial Day to help raise money for the fund. Proceeds from the archery shoot fund college scholarships, awarded to ABA members or their immediate family members.

The ABA Memorial Scholarship program has been able to provide over $30,000 to over 50 recipients. This program is a 529 education savings plan. The 529 plan is named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code which created these types of savings plans in 1996.

To apply for a 2020 scholarship, download the form and mail or email the completed form to the address below. The scholarship board will review the applications, selecting as many recipients as possible. Each year the number of recipients and scholarship amounts will differ depending on the funds raised. It is important to keep applying because the number of scholarships awarded varies from year to year.

If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, you can make a donation, sponsor and/or participate in the ABA Memorial Scholarship shoot on Memorial Day (May 25, 2020). The ABA Memorial Scholarship Fund is now a 501(c)3, all donations are tax deductible.

Download the Application by clicking on the following: Scholarship Application

The application is an Adobe PDF. You will need the Adobe reader to view the form.

Transcripts must be Emailed or Mailed to the ABA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Important information:

Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2020.
Applicants must be a ABA member or immediate family member of a ABA member.
Must be a current member and have been a member for 2 consecutive years prior to the application date.
Prior applicants and recipients are welcome to reapply.
Four scholarships awarded for 2020 in the amounts of $1,000, $750⁰⁰, and two $250⁰⁰.

Applications should be mailed to:

ABA Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
PO Box 660
Brookland, AR 72417

Or e-mailed to lance.rochelle1@yahoo.com

Scholarship recipient(s) will be announced at the Spring Banquet held March 14, 2020. Recipient(s) will receive written notification on or before June 1, 2020. The Scholarships will be for the fall semester of 2020.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact members of our scholarship board.

Travis Maynard, President (501) 888-7112 tbmaynard@att.net
Brenda Maynard, Vice-President (501) 888-7112 tbmaynard@att.net

Don Gulledge, Secretary (501) 730-8855 gulledgedw@hotmail.com

Lance Rochelle, Treasurer (501) 605-4382 lance.rochelle1@yahoo.com

Jim Myers, Director (870) 374-0134 myersjim51@yahoo.com

Karen Powell, Director (501) 472-1019 powellfarm@hotmail.com

Lance Schichtl, Director (501)208-2881 ischichtl@sbcglobal.net

A common question we are asked is "What is an eligible educational institution?"

An eligible educational institution is generally any college, university, vocational school, or other post secondary educational institution eligible to participate in a student aid program administered by the U.S. Department of Education.