The Northwest Arkansas Chapter sponsors philanthropic activities, focusing on the International Philanthropy project for Literacy, and a scholarship program, “Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST).  The Northwest Arkansas Chapter has awarded over $95,000 in scholarships since it began in 1993. The results are so successful and rewarding that the members are unanimous in their commitment to this exciting and worthwhile program.

ASIST was adopted in 1994 as a corporate program, and it is designed to provide assistance to adult women and men in transitional situations who are struggling to achieve academic goals. The Scholarship Committee works with local colleges, universities and technology centers to solicit applicants.  After applications are received and screened for meeting the criteria, they are sent to a panel of judges for review and rating.  The judges’ reviews are returned to the Scholarship Committee who determines a final rating for each of the applicants, and sets the amounts of the awards.  Awards are presented at an EWI Scholarship Award dinner.   

Please click here for an application for our 2008 ASIST Scholarships.

The chapter funds the ASIST program through various fundraising efforts of the members and from contributions received from member firms and outside organizations.  Our chapter hosts a Scholastic Classic Golf Tournament each year to raise funds for the ASIST Program.  For dates and information on this years' tournament, please visit our news and events page or contact us.