Directions:  Click on the links below to obtain the forms needed to apply for membership and scholarships.  

Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom Application
Reference Evaluation Form

With Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can use your mouse to click into the first field to enter text with your keyboard.  Use the tab key to move to each field.  When you are finished, you can submit the application electronically or print off the form and return it through the mail or by fax to (325) 649-8923.  In addition to the application, you must print two Reference Evaluation Forms and have your references (both must be academic) complete and return the form by mail or fax. 

Deadlines:  Please note that only twenty-five students will be admitted each year.  The priority deadline for applications is February 1.  All applicants must be interviewed by the Academy Admissions Committee.  Decisions will be made by February 15.  Students must preschedule classes by June 15 to hold their slot.  Applications received after February 1 will be considered if the 25 available slots are not filled by students meeting the priority deadline.  Once all slots are filled remaining applicants will be interviewed and placed on a waiting list in case slots become available.

HATTON W. SUMNERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
(College Juniors and Seniors)

The Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship provides $5,500 per semester for four semester.  The Sumners Scholarship is in addition to university scholarships that current HPU students receive or transfer students are eligible to receive and replaces the Academy scholarships of current Academy students.  If the combined package of university scholarships and the Sumners Scholarship exceeds tuition, the excess can be applied toward fees, books, and room and board.  The Academy Admissions Committee will nominate up to 12 applicants to be interviewed by the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Trustees, who will determine the number of recipients each year.  For more information go to the Sumners Scholarship Program on the menu to the left.

Requirements:  3.25 cumulative GPA, 60 hours completed by the start of the following fall semester, and admission to Howard Payne University.

Directions: Click on the links below to obtain the forms needed to apply for Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship Program. 

Sumners Scholarship Application
Sumners Recommendation Form
Sumners Autobiographical Essay

Detailed instructions are provided on the second page of the application form.  With Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can your mouse to click into the first field of the application to enter text with your keyboard.  Use the tab key to move to each field.  When you are finished, print off the form and return it through the mail.  You will also need to have four references, two of whom must be professors currently familiar with your academic performance, complete the recommendation form and attach it to a formal letter of recommendation.  In addition, you will need to complete the required autobiographical essay and provide a formal resume.

Deadlines:  The deadline for applying for the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Scholarship is March 15.