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The Leopard Challenge
What is the Leopard Challenge?
The Leopard Challenge provides graduates of Norphlet High School with a tuition scholarship that can be used at any accredited Arkansas public university, community college, vocational/technical school, or any accredited private or out-of-state university.
Who is Eligible?
All students who graduate from Norphlet High School with a 2.25 gpa, reside in the district, and have been a Norphlet student since at least the ninth grade. Exceptions include students who were enrolled in Norphlet Public School as of August 2006, and children of district personnel. Enrollment and residency must be continuous.
What are the Terms of the Scholarship?
Leopard Challenge provides up to four years of tuition and mandatory fees for undergraduate post-secondary education for students entering college immediately following graduation (unless interrupted by military service).
What is the amount of the Scholarship?
The Leopard Challenge will pay up to $4,000 a year.
How is the amount of the Scholarship determined?
Scholarship amount will be paid based on length of attendance in the Norphlet School District. Enrollment must have started on the first day of school for that grade.
Length of Attendance
Amount of Scholarship
K - 12 100% $4000/yr
1 - 12 95% $3800/yr
2 - 12 95% $3800/yr
3 - 12 95% $3800/yr
4 - 12 90% $3600/yr
5 - 12 85% $3400/yr
6 - 12 80% $3200/yr
7 - 12 75% $3000/yr
8 - 12 70% $2800/yr
9 - 12 65% $2600/yr
10 - 12 none
11 - 12 none
12 none
What are the program requirements?
1. Graduate from Norphlet High School with a 2.25 gpa.
2. Admitted and enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, vocational/technical school.
3. Must maintain a 2.25 gpa average at post-secondary institution.
4. Must maintain enrollment as a full-time student.
How will the scholarship be distributed?
The scholarship will be paid directly to the educational institution upon receipt of proof of initial enrollment for beginning semester and copy of college transcript and/or report card each semester thereafter.
How is the Leopard Challenge funded?
The Leopard Challenge is funded through both public and private donations.
How can I make a contribution?
Donations can be mailed to:
Leopard Challenge, Inc.
Linda Walker, Treasurer
P O Box 81
Norphlet, AR 71759
Where can I get an Application?
Applications are available in the High School Counselor’s Office or may be printed from the school website at www.norphlet.k12.ar.us.
When are the Applications Due?
Applications are due to the high school counselor’s office no later than April 15 of the student’s senior year.
Leopard Challenge, Inc. Board of Directors
Karrie Cates, Chairman
Jamie Coker, Secretary
Linda Walker, Treasurer
Cindy Davis
Jacki Alexander
Charles L. Long
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