SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Rehabilitation Counselors and Professional Association of Arkansas (RCPAA) is offering 7 scholarships to support students dedicated to rehabilitation counseling or related fields. This is an incredible opportunity to receive financial assistance and pursue your passion for helping individuals with disabilities.

Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

Each scholarship is valued at $2,000.00

Eligibility Basics

1. Full time student in good standing

2. Major in rehabilitation counseling or related field

3. Knowledge of NRCA, RCPAA and public vocational rehabilitation programs

4. Must be a member of RCPAA (student membership is free)

5. Poster presentation

Submissions (DEADLINE: February 13, 2026 )

1. Must submit documentation in MS WORD or ADOBE (PDF) formatting (poster

presentation may be a picture of the presentation or PowerPoint presentation)

2. Include all attachments in one email

3. Specify which scholarship you are applying for

4. Required documentation of all scholarships (if all items are not included, it will not be considered)

Cover letter with reason for chosen field, current school status and future career goals must all be addressed.
Information sheet including your email address, physical address and phone number.
Official transcripts (MUST have your student ID on it)
3 letters of recommendation with two of them being from college/university staff

Interviews/Acceptance

1. Applicants will be interviewed by RCPAA scholarship committee. This will be via

zoom.

2. The selected winners will be notified and expected to be present at the 2026 RCPAA

Conference in Hot Springs, AR.

3. The winners selected will be acknowledged at the 2026 RCPAA Conference (May 20-22nd)

4. Winners will be expected to showcase their poster presentation when accepting the

award.

Contact Information for RCPAA Scholarship Committee:

RCPAASCHOLARSHIPS@GMAIL.COM

Scholarship Eligibility Breakdown

Butch Barnes Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

Harold Thomas Scholarship:

1. Full Time Graduate student (9 credit hours) at an Arkansas University

2. Major in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

3. GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good standing

4. Seeking CRC

Harold Thomas Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

Harold Thomas Scholarship:

1. Full Time Graduate Student (9 credit hours)

2. Major in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

1. Full Time Graduate Student (9 credit hours)

2. Must be enrolled at UALR

3. 3.0 GPA and in good standing

4. Major in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

Rick Fleetwood Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

1. Full Time Graduate student (9 credit hours) or Full Time Undergraduate Student (12 credit hours)

2. Major in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

3. Arkansas college or university

4. 3.0 GPA and in good standing

5. Demonstrated compassion and leadership (role model)

R. Lewis Urton Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

1. Full time undergraduate student (12 credit hours) with major in rehabilitation sciences

2. Arkansas Tech University Student in good standing with a 2.5 GPA

3. Completed 75 credit hours

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

1. Full Time undergraduate student (12 credit hours) at University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff

2. Major in Rehabilitation Sciences

3. GPA of 2.5 or higher and in good standing

4. Completed 75 credit hours

Vincent H. Bond Scholarship:

1. Full Time Graduate student (9 credit hours or 6 if you are employed) at the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville

2. Major in Rehabilitation Counseling or related field

3. GPA of 3.0 or higher and in good standing

ARKANSAS CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL REHABILIATION COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Eligibility Basics

Submissions (DEADLINE: February 13, 2026 )

Interviews/Acceptance

Contact Information for RCPAA Scholarship Committee:

Scholarship Eligibility Breakdown

Butch Barnes Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

Harold Thomas Scholarship:

Harold Thomas Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

Harold Thomas Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

Rick Fleetwood Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

E. Russell Baxter Scholarship:

R. Lewis Urton Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

Thirland “Danny” McKissic Scholarship:

Vincent H. Bond Scholarship:

Vincent H. Bond Scholarship:

Vincent H. Bond Scholarship:

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