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Arah May Dunn Belbas Scholarship

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Arah May Dunn Belbas was a native of Marissa, Illinois, who spent most of her adult life in Pinckneyville, Illinois. She was an extremely well read woman and an extraordinary mother, who managed to provide very well for her three children while working incredibly long hours as a seamstress and waitress. Arah May (nee Bush) married Frank G. Dunn, a native of Pinckneyville, who died in 1965.

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Deadline 1 February 2027

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Which collegeArah May Dunn Belbas Scholarship - Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Who can applyArah May Dunn Belbas was a native of Marissa, Illinois, who spent most of her adult life in Pinckneyville, Illinois. She was an extremely well read woman and an extraordinary mother, who managed to provide very well for her three children while working incredibly long hours as a seamstress and waitress. Arah May (nee Bush) married Frank G. Dunn, a native of Pinckneyville, who died in 1965. She later married Albert Belbas and enjoyed five wonderful years of marriage prior to Mr. Belbas's death. Arah May Dunn Belbas died in 1995 at the age of 81.
Who can applyShe left behind her three children who loved and admired her very much and who want to memorialize her life and contributions through an endowed scholarship. Mrs. Dunn Belbas, although not able to attend college herself, believed in education and was committed to doing what she could to assist students, including her children, receive and benefit from a quality education. In her later years, Mrs. Dunn Belbas worked as a Librarian in Pinckneyville where she assisted many students and users find books and materials.
Who can applyShe loved introducing others to the wonders of literature, the joy of reading, and the value of being a knowledgeable person. This scholarship will help others to develop a similar sense of wonderment about life and the desire to learn more. Scholarship for graduates of Pinckneyville High School who demonstrate successful academic performance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to serve others.
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Official source: https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 1 February 2027
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Name: Arah May Dunn Belbas ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Provider: Southern Illinois University CarbondaleRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
What it provides: Arah May Dunn Belbas was a native of Marissa, Illinois, who spent most of her adult life in Pinckneyville, Illinois. She was an extremely well read woman and an extraordinary mother, who managed to provide very well for her three children while working incredibly long hours as a seamstress and waitress. Arah May (nee Bush) married Frank G. Dunn, a native of Pinckneyville, who died in 1965. She later married Albert Belbas and enjoyed five wonderful years of marriage prior to Mr. Belbas's death. Arah May Dunn Belbas died in 1995 at the age of 81. She left behind her three children who loved and admired her very much and who want to memorialize her life and contributions through an endowed scholarship. Mrs. Dunn Belbas, although not able to attend college herself, believed in education and was committed to doing what she could to assist students, including her children, receive and benefit from a quality education. In her later years, Mrs. Dunn Belbas worked as a Librarian in Pinckneyville where she assisted many students and users find books and materials. She loved introducing others to the wonders of literature, the joy of reading, and the value of being a knowledgeable person. This scholarship will help others to develop a similar sense of wonderment about life and the desire to learn more. Scholarship for graduates of Pinckneyville High School who demonstrate successful academic performance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to serve others.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Deadline: Deadline 02/01/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
How to apply: You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Which college: Arah May Dunn Belbas Scholarship - Southern Illinois University CarbondaleRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Who can apply: Arah May Dunn Belbas was a native of Marissa, Illinois, who spent most of her adult life in Pinckneyville, Illinois. She was an extremely well read woman and an extraordinary mother, who managed to provide very well for her three children while working incredibly long hours as a seamstress and waitress. Arah May (nee Bush) married Frank G. Dunn, a native of Pinckneyville, who died in 1965. She later married Albert Belbas and enjoyed five wonderful years of marriage prior to Mr. Belbas's death. Arah May Dunn Belbas died in 1995 at the age of 81.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Who can apply: She left behind her three children who loved and admired her very much and who want to memorialize her life and contributions through an endowed scholarship. Mrs. Dunn Belbas, although not able to attend college herself, believed in education and was committed to doing what she could to assist students, including her children, receive and benefit from a quality education. In her later years, Mrs. Dunn Belbas worked as a Librarian in Pinckneyville where she assisted many students and users find books and materials.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Who can apply: She loved introducing others to the wonders of literature, the joy of reading, and the value of being a knowledgeable person. This scholarship will help others to develop a similar sense of wonderment about life and the desire to learn more. Scholarship for graduates of Pinckneyville High School who demonstrate successful academic performance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to serve others.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108
Who can apply: Area of Interest General ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://siu.academicworks.com/opportunities/40108

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