ABA Scholarship Fund
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.
Roger Maynard
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 $40,000 to over 60 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 2025 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 26, 2025). The ABA Memorial Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3, all donations are tax deductible.
Download the Application by clicking on the following link: 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
- The scholarship application must be post marked by April 18, 2025.
- The applicant must be an ABA member or immediate family member of an ABA member.
- All applicants or immediate family members must be a current member and have been a member for two consecutive years prior to the application date.
- Prior applicants and recipients are welcome to reapply.
- There will be three scholarships awarded for 2025 in the amounts of $1,500.00, $1,000.00 and $750.00.
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 Memorial Tournament held May 26, 2025. Recipient(s) will receive written notification on or before June 1, 2025. The Scholarships will be for the fall semester of 2025.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact members of our scholarship board.
Travis Maynard, President (501) 425-3045 or traviscmaynard@gmail.com
Brenda Maynard, Vice President (501) 425-3040, or bgmtcm23@gmail.com
Jim Myers, Director (870) 374-0134 or myersjim51@yahoo.com
Lance Rochelle, Treasurer (501) 605-4382 or lance.rochelle1@yahoo.com
Lance Schichtl, Director (501) 208-2881 or lschichtl@sbcglobal.net
Audrey Tabler, Director (479) 518-1653 or audnsam@yahoo.com
Stacy Mitchum, Director (479) 965-6547 or smitchum@tigersmail.org
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.