Thank you for your interest in our Talent Search program! Our goal is to identify and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. We serve grades 6th -12th in our six-target school districts: Murfreesboro, Bismarck, Bauxite, Malvern, Arkadelphia, and Gurdon. We provide tools for Academic Success, College Preparation, Career Exploration, Financial Literacy and Mental Health Awareness. Our mission is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete high school and enroll in postsecondary education.

Please complete this application in its entirety. You will not be able to save it and return later to complete it. You may want to review and gather the required items before completing application. If you have any questions, please call our office at (870) 230-5599 or email TalentSearch@HSU.edu.

Note: Income guidelines are set by the Department of Education and can be found here: Federal TRIO Programs Current-Year Low-Income Levels | U.S. Department of Education

Student Information:

First Name *

Last Name *

Middle Name

Date of Birth *

Current Age *

Gender *

Race/Ethnicity *

Is the Student a United States Citizen? *

Social Security Number

Address *

Address 2

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone Number

Email (School email not acceptable for Gurdon and Bauxite Students)

Please list any disabilities that the student has.

Does the student receive? *

Describe your primary reason for applying

Household Information:

Student Lives With *

How many people live in the students home? (Including the student) *

Guardian's Name *

Guardian's Cell Phone # *

Guardian's Email *

Guardian's Highest Level of Education *

Guardian's Occupation *

Is there a second parent in the household? *

Second Parent's Name

Second Parent's Relationship to student

Second Parent's # Phone

Second Parent's Email

Second Parent's Highest Level of Education

Second Parent's Occupation

What is the Household's Annual Income? *

Please upload most recent IRS 1040

School Information:

Current School *

Current Grade Level *

Does the student participate in other Trio Programs?

ACT Score

Most Recent GPA

What is your Career Interest? (Medical, Education, STEM, Business, Human Services, Arts, Sports) *

Are you happy with your grades? What could be better? *

What are the subjects you need help with? *

What is your dream job? *

Where do you want to continue your education after high school? *

List any barriers that prevent you from being successful in school. *

What types of services are you in need of? *

Sign and Submit:

As the parent of my student do hereby certify that the information listed on this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that all educational records may be released as needed to HSU Talent Search employees for research purpose to secure future grants. I also give consent for photographs of my child to be taken during the course of activities/workshops and used in any publication/social media post as necessary. I give permission for my child to participate in all activities included but not limited to workshops and cultural events. I understand that participation is required and that if my child does not participate for an entire year, will be subject to removal from the program.

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Please select a signature verification type.

As the student applying for HSU's Talent Search program, I agree to the following goals and commitments:

1. I will work hard to improve and maintain my GPA graduate from High School.

2. I will actively prepare for postsecondary education through completion of college admissions test and the FAFSA.

3. I will apply to at least one college and for at least one scholarship during my Senior year.

4. I understand that it is my responsibility to participate in TS workshops and meet with my advisor, otherwise I am not eligible for Fieldtrips/Cultural Activities.

5. I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Talent Search as well as the rules of my school or risk dismissal from the program.

6. I will be respectful towards Talent Search Staff and participants in the program.

Student Signature *

Please select a signature verification type.

Please note that all applications are accepted for review regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender or disabilities (U.S. Dept of Education-GEPA Section 427).
HSU Talent Search is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education.