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The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee (UAM-CTM) has a newly endowed scholarship for students from Desha or Chicot County thanks to a $20,000 gift from Andrew Wargo III.

Wargo, a native of Desha County, has established a scholarship for students at UAM-CTM through a $20,000 gift to the UAM Foundation. Wargo, a licensed pilot with a degree in agriculture, worked for more than fifty years as a farm manager for Baxter Land Co. in Dermott, Arkansas, combining his knowledge of agriculture and aviation to build a successful career. He was inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2021. He also has ties to education, having served as a flight instructor for the ROTC program at the University of Mississippi.

The Andrew Wargo Scholarship will benefit a full-time UAM-CTM student pursuing an education in nursing or allied health. The student must maintain a 2.0 GPA and demonstrate a strong work ethic and a passion to make a difference in the world.

“I would like to thank Mr. Wargo for his generous scholarship contribution to our students at UAM-CTM. We are excited to award these scholarships to students to help them achieve their academic goals,” Bob Ware, vice chancellor of UAM-CTM, said.

Dr. Peggy Doss, chancellor of UAM, offered her thanks to Wargo, stating, "We are incredibly grateful for Mr. Wargo’s generosity and support toward our students pursuing an education in nursing or allied health at the UAM College of Technology-McGehee. The Andrew Wargo Scholarship will make a meaningful impact in their lives and help them achieve their academic and career goals. I extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Wargo for his commitment to education and investment in the future of our students."

For more information about the Andrew Wargo Scholarship and nursing and allied health programs at UAM-CTM, contact Jason Henry at henryj@uamont.edu or 870-460-2130.