EACC announces the recipients of the First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas Board of Directors Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. 
 
Established as an endowment fund to honor former members of the First National Bank board, the scholarship is awarded to one or more full-time sophomore students that have a grade point average of at least 3.0 and reside in a county served by an office or branch of the bank.

Annisha Franks of Forrest City is currently enrolled in EACC's Associate of Applied Science Business degree program.  After graduating from EACC, she plans to continue her education to at Georgia Tech to eventually obtain a master's degree in business.  Her future career plans include starting her own business. 

Teana Snider of Marianna is enrolled in EACC's Practical Nursing program.  After graduating, she plans to continue her education at Arkansas State University to eventually obtain a doctorate of nursing degree.

Erika Threat of Colt is enrolled in the Associate of Arts degree program at EACC.  After graduating, she plans to continue her education to obtain a bachelor's degree in psychology.  Her future career plans include becoming a therapist or social worker. 

Darby Weaver of Parkin is enrolled in EACC's Associate of Arts degree program.  After graduating, she plans to continue her education to obtain a bachelor's degree.

Margaret Ishmon of Brinkley is currently enrolled in EACC's Associate of Applied Science in Education - K-6 Elementary Education degree program and plans to continue her education at Arkansas State University to obtain a bachelor's degree in education.  After obtaining her bachelor's degree, Ishmon plans to become a teacher and work in a school district.  

Raven Jones of Gilmore is enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology program at EACC.  After graduation, she plans to continue her education.  Her future career plans include working as an x-ray tech bringing joy to her patients. 

Camille Patterson of Jonesboro is enrolled in EACC's Associate of Arts degree program.  After graduation, she plans to continue her education at Arkansas State University to obtain a bachelor's degree in general studies. 

Annisha Franks receives the FNBEA Board of Directors scholarship from Jules Fletcher (left) of FNBEA and Nick Sutton (right), President of FNBEA. 

Teana Snider receives the FNBEA Board of Directors Scholarship from Jules Fletcher (left) of FNBEA and Nick Sutton (right), President of FNBEA. 

Erika Threat receives the FNBEA Board of Directors Scholarship from Jules Fletcher (left) of FNBEA and Nick Sutton (right), President of FNBEA. 

Darby Weaver receives the FNBEA Board of Directors Scholarship from Jules Fletcher (left) of FNBEA and Nick Sutton (right), President of FNBEA.