Foundation gives ,500 in scholarships
The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation recently awarded $37,500 in scholarships to local students. Seniors from Pine Bluff and Jefferson County w...
The Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation recently awarded $37,500 in scholarships to local students. Seniors from Pine Bluff and Jefferson County were eligible to apply, according to a news release. "Funding for these scholarships comes from families, businesses and individuals who want to support higher education and invest in our students," said Lawrence Fikes, executive director of the Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation. "These donors determine the size and eligibility criteria for the scholarships they create, and we manage the scholarship process on their behalf.