Shorter College

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N Little Rock, AR

University Website:  www.shortercollege.edu/
Apply Online:  www.shortercollege.edu/

Shorter College is a two-year, private, historically black liberal arts college located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was founded in 1886 (originally as Bethel University) by the African Methodist Episcopal Church as a logical and pragmatic response to the need of recently freed slaves to overcome the many disadvantages and deprivations of slavery and racial discrimination. This was a time, little more than twenty years after the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery, when black people had no access to institutions of higher learning. In fact, the prevailing attitude was that Blacks had no capacity for learning and the vast majority lacked basic education and skills.

The church seized the opportunity to provide instruction leading to a general education, but also aimed at developing competent leadership among Black people.

In November 1886, under the leadership of Bishop T.M.D. Ward, the Arkansas Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, less than twenty years after it was organized, formulated a plan for establishing an institution of higher learning. When it opened on September 15, 1886, the school was housed in the basement of Bethel A. M. E. Church on Ninth and Broadway in Little Rock, Arkansas and was named Bethel University.

Its first session opened with an enrollment of 109 students.

In December 1892 the Annual Conference renamed the school to Shorter University in honor of Bishop James Alexander Shorter, organizer of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Arkansas. On May 18, 1894, Shorter University was chartered under its new name. A year later, under the leadership of Principal F. T. Vinegar and Bishop W. B. Derrick, Shorter acquired land and buildings in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with financial donation from local businessman and Prince Hall Masons leader Ed Wood Sr. in 1895.

On August 14, 1903, the charter was amended to change the name of the institution to Shorter College, in that same year, the first building was Bishop J.A. Shorter erected and named Tyree Hall.

In 1955, a decision was made to operate the college as a 2-year institution under the leadership of President Theophilus D. Alexander and Bishop William R. Wilkes. In 1958, the positions were combined, and Reverend A.O. Wilson served as both President and Regional A.M.E. Bishop.

Dr. Katherine P. Mitchell, elected on September 21, 1989, by the Board of Trustees, took office on November 1, 1989 becoming the first woman to be elected President of the College. Under Dr. Mitchell’s leadership, the college made significant progress to include the completion of the Henry A. Belin Health-Plex and the Alexander-Turner Child Development Center.

Under the administration of the College’s 43rd President, Lillie Alexis, the Board of Trustees elected to bring back one of its former Presidents, Dr. Katherine P. Mitchell, to lead the effort to gain candidacy status with Transnational Association of Colleges and Schools (TRACS). On April 13, 2011, Shorter College received notification of its successful completion of this accomplishment.

In October 2013, under the leadership of O. Jerome Green, 45th president, Shorter College became fully accredited with TRACS allowing students to earn associate degrees that are recognized by other institutions.

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Shorter College College Scholarships

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Up to $15,000 April 25, 2025 See Details

Description

The McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Thurgood Marshall College Fund

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 25, 2025
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Description

The McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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FOSSI Scholarship

Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

$10,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The FOSSI Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing studies and demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other...

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FOSSI Scholarship

Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI)

award

$10,000

deadline

January 31, 2025
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Description

The FOSSI Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are planning to attend an HBCU. You must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be pursuing studies and demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in chemical manufacturing, engineering, environmental health and sustainability or other...

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Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship

Splunk

$10,000 February 07, 2025 See Details

Description

The Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who are attending an HBCU. You must be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, software development, data science, information systems, information technology, networking engineering, web development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, or...

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Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship

Splunk

award

$10,000

deadline

February 07, 2025
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The Splunk HBCU Academic Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students who are attending an HBCU. You must be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering, software development, data science, information systems, information technology, networking engineering, web development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, or...

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HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship

HBCU Week Foundation, Inc.

$10,000 February 17, 2025 See Details

Description

The HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship is available to students who are entering their freshman year at an HBCU. You must a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship

HBCU Week Foundation, Inc.

award

$10,000

deadline

February 17, 2025
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Description

The HBCU Week X NFL Scholarship is available to students who are entering their freshman year at an HBCU. You must a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Chevron Scholarship - Society of Women Engineers

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

$5,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Chevron Scholarship is open to freshmen, sophomore and junior female students majoring in engineering and computer science. You must be enrolled in Hispanic-Serving Institutions & Historically Black Universities & Colleges, to include Florida A&M University, Florida International University, Fort Valley State University, Howard University,...

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Chevron Scholarship - Society of Women Engineers

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

award

$5,000

deadline

January 31, 2025
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Description

The Chevron Scholarship is open to freshmen, sophomore and junior female students majoring in engineering and computer science. You must be enrolled in Hispanic-Serving Institutions & Historically Black Universities & Colleges, to include Florida A&M University, Florida International University, Fort Valley State University, Howard University,...

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Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

Up to $15,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund is available to graduating seniors and graduates of Memphis-Shelby County Schools high schools. You must be attending or planning to attend an HBCU to be eligible for this award.

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Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The Memphis City Council HBCU Scholarship Fund is available to graduating seniors and graduates of Memphis-Shelby County Schools high schools. You must be attending or planning to attend an HBCU to be eligible for this award.

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National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarship Program

National Forum for Black Public Administrators

Up to $10,000 February 10, 2025 See Details

Description

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarship Program is available to African American or other minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited, traditional four-year college or university, preferably at an HBCU. You must have interest in leadership roles in public service to be eligible for this award.

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National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarship Program

National Forum for Black Public Administrators

award

Up to $10,000

deadline

February 10, 2025
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Description

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators Scholarship Program is available to African American or other minority students who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited, traditional four-year college or university, preferably at an HBCU. You must have interest in leadership roles in public service to be eligible for this award.

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Terri Bailey Memorial Scholarship

Johnson County Community Foundation

Up to $1,000 February 24, 2025 See Details

Description

The Terri Bailey Memorial Scholarship is available graduating seniors at Center Grove High School. You must have participated in four years of marching band and four years of indoor percussion, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Terri Bailey Memorial Scholarship

Johnson County Community Foundation

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

February 24, 2025
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The Terri Bailey Memorial Scholarship is available graduating seniors at Center Grove High School. You must have participated in four years of marching band and four years of indoor percussion, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship - Delaware Community Foundation - March, 2022

Delaware Community Foundation

$1,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors who are enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. You must be a resident of New Castle County and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship - Delaware Community Foundation - March, 2022

Delaware Community Foundation

award

$1,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Keisha M. Michael Memorial Scholarship is available to African - American high school seniors who are enrolling in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. You must be a resident of New Castle County and have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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HBCU Bound Scholarship

HBCU Alum

$1,000 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The HBCU Bound Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must be planning to enroll at an HBCU, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "The Importance of HBCUs in the 21st Century."

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HBCU Bound Scholarship

HBCU Alum

award

$1,000

deadline

April 01, 2025
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Description

The HBCU Bound Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must be planning to enroll at an HBCU, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a 500 - word essay on the following topic: "The Importance of HBCUs in the 21st Century."

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