Howe and Linn Families

The Joan Free Thompson Scholarship is funded by the Howe and Linn Families, who have a long-standing connection to farm land in Lincoln and Desha Counties, Arkansas. Their mission is to give back to the local community by supporting BIPOC high school students from specific schools in Arkansas—Star City High School, Dumas High School, and McGehee High School—in their pursuit of further education. The scholarship aims to encourage students to achieve their educational dreams, whether through trade school, community college, or a four-year university, by alleviating financial burdens associated with higher education.