Lee Cockrell

The Marybelle Huggins Memorial Nursing Scholarship is funded by Lee Cockrell and aims to honor the memory of Marybelle Huggins, a dedicated nurse and Army Reserve Nurse Corps Colonel. The scholarship supports high school seniors in Arkansas who are pursuing a career in nursing, reflecting Huggins' passion for the profession. The scholarship provides a $1,500 award to one winner, with a preference for applicants from Paragould, Arkansas, where Huggins was born and raised. The application process requires candidates to share their journey in nursing and their family background.