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Arkansas School Boards Association Educational Foundation The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) Educational Foundation recently announced Emma Faddis of Bentonville West High School as the 2026 Freshman Scholarship recipient for District 3. The ASBA Educational Foundation Freshman Scholarship Program supports the sons, daughters or legal wards of Arkansas school board members entering two- or four-year colleges. Emma was chosen for this $2,500 scholarship based on her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, community service and commitment to personal and professional growth. She is the daughter of Jennifer Faddis, a member of the Bentonville School Board. Emma has excelled academically, earning a weighted GPA above 4.0 while completing Advanced Placement and concurrent college coursework. She has also been actively involved in student leadership through student council, National Honor Society and cross country. She plans to attend Ouachita Baptist University and pursue a career as a therapist, helping others through guidance and support. The ASBA Educational Foundation congratulates Emma and wishes her continued success as she begins this new chapter. (Submitted photo)
