top of page

HISTORY OF THE RWMC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

History: In 2015, The Patty Mayo Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of PATTY MAYO, who has served in the Republican Party in several capacities. Patty had served as a President of the Republican Women of Marion County and Third District Director. She was extremely active in Republican politics and held several positions at the County, District and State levels. You definitely knew where Patty stood on most any given topic. Family had always been very important to Patty and she loved her family dearly. She also had a great sense of humor about politics as her husband Raymond ran for Justice of the Peace and in the Turkey Trot parade he carried a sign that read, “Patty’s Husband”. She helped in many, many campaigns. Patty’s death, in September, 2014, came as quite a shock and her absence was clearly felt.


In October, 2015, KAREN WAGGONER, passed away. Karen served as an RWMC Officer, chaired several committees including the Legislative Committee. Karen received her Master’s Degree in Education at the University of CT. In 2003, her book, "On My Honor, a Navy Wife's Vietnam Story" was published. She valued education and was very involved in getting the scholarship off the ground.


In September, 2018, SHERRIE PARKIN, who was the Chair Person of the scholarship fund passed away. Sherrie has also been a long time member and very active in the Republican Women of Marion County. She and Karen Waggoner were very good about keeping RWMC informed of legislative issues. Sherrie also believed education was key to a good future. She authored a book titled “Footprints and Sage”. Upon moving to Flippin, AR, she became active and joined a writer’s guild, she also authored a weekly column in The Mountain Echo called “Over 65 and Under Foot”.


In 2018, after much consideration, the Republican Women changed the name of the scholarship to show tribute and memorialize all the wonderfully talented women who have served and given their time, talent and treasure to promote the values of Republican Women of Marion County. Each one believed education was important and education could make a difference if opportunity was given. RWMC feels this is a good way to get involved with the youth and provide a positive, conservative influence in the community.


Applicants will hopefully become involved in a local Republican Women of Marion County club, participate in activities, and become involved in Teenage Republicans, College Republicans, Marion County Republican Committee or other conservative organizations that promote the platform of the Republican Party.


The Republican Women of Marion County Scholarship can be used toward tuition, books or supplies. RWMC will supply the college, University, or Trade School with the funds on behalf of the recipient. This award must be used within one year.

Eligibility: This scholarship is to be given to a Marion County high school senior or home school student who will be entering college in the fall. Each applicant must complete a letter of application, meet the requirements, and submit an essay on a chosen topic each year. The applicant must be an American citizen.


How many scholarships are given? Decision as to the number and the amount of the scholarship is made every year and is determined solely by the funds available and the discretion of the scholarship committee.


How is the scholarship financed? The scholarship is perpetuated by RWMC. Members are urged to contribute to the scholarship fund on a regular basis. Fundraisers are held throughout the year. Contributions are accepted at any time. Checks should be made payable to the RWMC Scholarship Fund and mailed to RWMC, P. O. Box 937, Yellville, AR 72687. (For printable form scroll to bottom of this page.)

Patty Mayo

May 10, 1958 – September 28, 2014

Karen Waggoner

Karen Waggoner

March 17, 1938 - October 27, 2015

Patty Mayo
Sherrie Parkin

Sherrie Parkin

March 08, 1941 - September 08, 2018

Republican Women of Marion County Arkansas Scholarship

Application Information for

Republican Women

Memorial Scholarships

Sponsored by the Republican Women of Marion County

The Republican Women of Marion County, hereafter referred to as RWMC, are now accepting letters of applications for the scholarship, in an amount to be determined, open to all Marion County graduating high school seniors, including those who are home-schooled with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Trade school applicants will be given first consideration. The applicant must be an American citizen.

Letters of application must be post-marked no later than March 29, 2024. Application after this date will not be accepted for the award. No exceptions will apply. 


Each applicant must also submit an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on one of the four (4) following topics:
                     “What It Means To Be An American”
                     “Why Socialism Doesn’t Work”
                     “Unifying America”
                     “How Can I Pursue My Freedom”  

 

The essay must be typed. Spelling, punctuation, and neatness will be considered. Word count must be noted in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The following statement must be included at the bottom of the essay, signed, and dated by the applicant: “I certify this composition is my own work.”
 

PERSONAL INFORMATION MUST INCLUDE:
Applicants name, age, and complete address and phone number
Parents/Guardians names and their occupations
Number of siblings residing in the home
Career path applicant wishes to pursue.
Schools being considered for attendance.


SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION:
Copy of student transcript that includes grade point average.
One (1) letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official
Any awards the student has received and participation in extracurricular activities.
500-word essay on any one of the four topics mentioned above with personal certification

 


COMMUNITY SERVICE
Involvement in any community projects
Volunteering/helping others.

 

The student chosen to receive this scholarship will be required to supply RWMC with the name and address of the trade school/college where the award is to be sent. Once the student has registered for classes, he/she will need to contact RWMC at the address below, sending proof that registration has taken place. At that time, a check will be mailed to the trade school/college. This award can be used toward tuition, books, or supplies. If not used for these purposes, the money will be returned to RWMC. No refunds will be given to the student.

This award must be used within one year.

To apply, please forward a letter of application and packet of supporting information by the deadline stated above to:
 


Republican Women of Marion County

Attn: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 937

Yellville, AR 72687



If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at:

rwmc2005@yahoo.com

or

870-321-9689 (if no answer, please leave a message)

DONATIONS FOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Republican Women of Marion County Arkansas logo

Republican Women of Marion County have established a memorial scholarship to be given to a Marion County high school senior or home school student who will be entering college in the fall.


Each applicant must complete a letter of application, meet the requirements, and submit an essay on a chosen topic each year. This award can be used toward tuition, books or supplies. RWMC will supply the college, University, or Trade School with the funds on behalf of the recipient. This award must be used within one year.

Our goal is to give several scholarships. We feel this is a good way to get involved with the youth and provide a positive, conservative influence in the community.


We hope you will join us in reaching our fundraising goal. 

Donation in the amount of: ______ $5.00 _____$10.00 ____$20.00 ____$50.00 ___ $100.00 Other $___________________

Total Submitted: ___________________ Check #______________ Date: __________________________________

Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________

Retired: ______ Employer: __________________________________________ Occupation: ____________________________

Date: ______________________ Total Enclosed: ___________________ Check #______________

Checks can be made payable to: RWMC, P. O. Box 937, Yellville, AR 72687


CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE/PRINTABLE VERSION OF DONATON FORM.

bottom of page