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If you're a high school senior in Arkansas who wants a college scholarship, you have until March 31 to apply.

The deadline to apply for the Art Porter Music Education Inc.

scholarship, established in the memory of Art Porter Sr.

and Art Porter Jr., is Feb.

31.

The scholarship, open to Arkansas high school graduates who have demonstrated musical talent in their community and who wish to pursue a degree in the music field, will be distributed in four installments: $1,500 the first year, $500 for each of the next three years.

Applicants must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.5 out of a possible 4.0 demonstrate musical talent in school or community activities plan pursue a music degree and career; they must supply letters of recommendation attesting to their musical academic capabilities and character; and they must commit to serve the state of Arkansas for at least one year after graduation from college or university.

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