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Calico Trailers Mfg. Co. invests in postsecondary access for students in Arkansas through the Calico Trailers Scholarship Program. The company has established a renewable scholarship for high school seniors in the Quitman School District who plan to continue their education in college, with support available for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year college, four-year college, or university. The award amount is $1,000, and one award is granted each year. The program’s structure shows a sustained commitment rather than a one-time recognition. Recipients may renew the scholarship for up to three additional years, or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever comes first, if they maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and the program continues. Calico Trailers Mfg. Co. directs its support to students at the transition point between high school and college and ties renewal to continued academic performance. Selection emphasizes a broad view of student achievement and potential. Academic record, leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an online recommendation all factor into the decision. Financial need is not considered. Scholarship payments are made in August, and applicants are notified in late May. Through this focused annual program in the Quitman School District, Calico Trailers Mfg. Co. connects its name to educational advancement and long-term undergraduate persistence for local students in Arkansas.