The Douglas Tyler Burton Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Douglas Tyler Burton, the seven year old son of Ann and Marion Burton, who died in 1966. The Burton’s were huge supporters of the Republican Party of Arkansas for years and friends felt that a scholarship to assist a needy student in obtaining a college education would be a fitting and meaningful memorial to their son. In October, 1966, the Arkansas Federation of Republican Women’s Executive Committee adopted sponsorship of the Douglas Tyler Burton Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is available to provide financial assistance and support to young women and men seeking undergraduate degrees or vocational/technical certifications. Awards are made on the basis of academic promise, good character, and financial need. An effort is made to grant scholarships to students who are not eligible for the large nationally known scholarships for which only a small fraction of high school graduates can qualify.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member – or child of a member – of the AFRW or any affiliated Republican organization. Applicants can be high school seniors and first year college students, must be U.S. citizens and attend school in Arkansas. Previous DTB scholarship winners are ineligible.
How many scholarships are given? Decision as to the number and the amount of the scholarship is made every two years and is determined solely by the funds available and the discretion of the executive committee.
How is the scholarship financed? The scholarship is perpetuated by AFRW. Clubs are urged to contribute to the scholarship fund on a regular basis. Republicans throughout the state are encouraged to make memorial donations. Contributions are accepted at any time. Checks should be made payable to the Douglas Tyler Burton Memorial Scholarship and mailed to the AFRW Treasurer.
Applicants will hopefully become involved in a local Republican Women’s club, participate in activities, and become involved in Teenage Republicans, College Republicans, or other conservative organizations that promote the platform of the Republican Party.
The scholarship is available to provide financial assistance and support to young women and men seeking undergraduate degrees or vocational/technical certifications. Awards are made on the basis of academic promise, good character, and financial need. An effort is made to grant scholarships to students who are not eligible for the large nationally known scholarships for which only a small fraction of high school graduates can qualify.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member – or child of a member – of the AFRW or any affiliated Republican organization. Applicants can be high school seniors and first year college students, must be U.S. citizens and attend school in Arkansas. Previous DTB scholarship winners are ineligible.
How many scholarships are given? Decision as to the number and the amount of the scholarship is made every two years and is determined solely by the funds available and the discretion of the executive committee.
How is the scholarship financed? The scholarship is perpetuated by AFRW. Clubs are urged to contribute to the scholarship fund on a regular basis. Republicans throughout the state are encouraged to make memorial donations. Contributions are accepted at any time. Checks should be made payable to the Douglas Tyler Burton Memorial Scholarship and mailed to the AFRW Treasurer.
Applicants will hopefully become involved in a local Republican Women’s club, participate in activities, and become involved in Teenage Republicans, College Republicans, or other conservative organizations that promote the platform of the Republican Party.
APPLICATION FOR DOUGLAS TYLER BURTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(See below for downloadable application)
Scholarship applications must be completed and returned to the Club Presidents no later than November 30, 2020 (no exceptions).
Scholarship winners will be notified February 26, 2021.
Applicants must have academic promise, be of good character and have financial need.
The number of scholarships and amounts to be given is made every two years and determined solely by the funds available and discretion of the Executive Committee. currently 1-$500 Vocational or Techinical Scholarship and 1-$1,000 (two or four year) Undergraduate Scholarships are to be awarded.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
Application Requirements
Only completed applications will be considered.
One application from each Club will be chosen for statewide judging and sent to the state scholarship committee. No money is awarded for being chosen at the county level.
The AFRW state scholarship committee will then judge all applications and notify the winner(s) in late February or early March. The winner(s) will be invited to attend the April AFRW Convention to be introduced and receive their scholarship money.
The number of scholarships and amounts to be given is made every two years and determined solely by the funds available and discretion of the Executive Committee. currently 1-$500 Vocational or Techinical Scholarship and 1-$1,000 (two or four year) Undergraduate Scholarships are to be awarded.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a member (or child of a member) of the AFRW or any recognized Republican organization.
- Must be a high school senior or first-year college, or vo-tech student.
- Female or Male applicants are accepted
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Must attend a college, vocational or technical school in Arkansas.
- Previous recipients are ineligible.
Application Requirements
- Use the Official applicaton form, all sections fully completed. Type or print clearly using black or dark blue ink.
- Two letters of recommendation (minimum from high school or college teachers, including telephone numbers/email addreses of authors for follow-up required.
- Transcripts of grades must be included and will not be returned.
- Include a recommendation letter from a local elected Repubican official.
- A one-page double-spaced typed essay stating the Importance of the United States Constitution and Patriotism in Armerica Today is required.
- Include a business letter of application stating facts in your particular case. Include financial need, extra-curricular activities career goals and personal information which might be relevant.
- Photographs, optional.
- Club President Certification must accompany application. Club Presidents will have that form.
Only completed applications will be considered.
One application from each Club will be chosen for statewide judging and sent to the state scholarship committee. No money is awarded for being chosen at the county level.
The AFRW state scholarship committee will then judge all applications and notify the winner(s) in late February or early March. The winner(s) will be invited to attend the April AFRW Convention to be introduced and receive their scholarship money.
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DONATION INFORMATION
If you would like to donate to the scholarship you may use the downloadable form below. Please make checks payable to the Douglas Tyler Burton Memorial Scholarship and mail it to AFRW Treasurer, Amanda Gonzales, 455 W. Skelton, St., Fayetteville, AR 72701.
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