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Verlyn L. Heath Memorial Scholarship

Arkansas Funeral Directors Association
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/1/2026
Closes: 12/31/2026

The Verlyn L. Heath Memorial Scholarship supports Arkansas residents who are active apprentices or have completed a funeral service apprenticeship program. Students must commit to at least three years of employment in Arkansas funeral services after graduation.

Win up to
$2,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements
  • Resident of Arkansas
  • High school graduate or GED recipient
  • Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying mortuary science
  • Planning to pursue a career in funeral services in Arkansas
  • Active apprentice or completed the Funeral Service apprenticeship requirements for either funeral directors or embalmers
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Proven academic achievement

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: AR
    Intended Area of Study
    Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

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