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FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

KENNETH W. ABRAMS/PAUL W. KIMBROUGH ENDOWMENT

For full-time African-American students majoring in political science or business with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

HAROLD L. BAILEY BETA DELTA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time undergraduate that is the member of the Beta Delta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. with the highest GPA.  If no members are on campus preference goes to any National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternity member in a President or Vice President role with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

CHARLES AND NADINE BAUM SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen, transfer, or non-traditional students who demonstrate financial need.  Entering freshmen criteria: GPA of 2.75 or above and ACT score of 21-23 (24 or above if not receiving a UCA academic scholarship).  Transfer student criteria: satisfactory completion of 30 hours or more from another institution and GPA of 3.0 or above.  Non-traditional student (age 25 or above) criteria: satisfactory completion of 12 hours or more and GPA of 3.0 or above.

BAXLEY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

For UCA freshmen students who will complete 30 hours or more by the end of their freshman year.  Student shall demonstrate financial need and good character with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Student must be a resident of Arkansas and have graduated from an Arkansas high school.  Student must be ineligible for federal aid and rely upon student loans and/or family for financial assistance.

ELIZABETH BAILEY BENTON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in mathematics or natural sciences with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  First preference given to active members (two-year minimum) of Conway First Presbyterian Church.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are, or have been, active participants in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas program and who are in good academic standing.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

HERBY BRANSCUM, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students from Arkansas with preference given to first-generation college students from Perry County (Arkansas).  Selection based on a high school GPA of 2.5 or above, with preference given to entering freshmen and students receiving no other scholarships.

ADAM L. BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate and graduate students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Students must have overcome great obstacles in their life and are now giving back to others in some substantial way or plan to do so in the future.

BURDICK/MCALISTER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in geography or business who are U. S. citizens and demonstrate financial need.  Selection based on ACT of 24 or above and GPA of 2.75 or above.

TOM BURNETT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection based on leadership and academic performance.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

GLADYS CHASEY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen with leadership skills and a high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

TWILA M. CHERRY EDUCATION AWARD

For full-time undergraduate students from Benton or Washington County with a minimum high school GPA of 2.0. Consideration may be given to need.

CONQUE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.5 or above and who demonstrate financial need.  First preference shall be given to business majors.

CONWAY CORPORATION/D. RICHARD ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who graduated from a high school in the city of Conway (Arkansas) or, if home schooled, resided in the service area of Conway Corporation at the time of graduation and have an ACT of 21 or above and high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.  Children of Conway Corporation Board of Directors are ineligible for consideration.

MELISSA A. COURTWAY SCHOLARSHIP

For students who are single parents with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  If no such eligible student is found, then this scholarship may be awarded to a non-traditional student.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

TOM COURTWAY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For students attending UCA.  Selection based on UCA Foundation Scholarship Committee criteria, to be determined annually.

CRANFORD FAMILY AWARD

For entering freshmen who identify as being a ward of state/orphan or coming from the foster system with a minimum GPA of 3.25.

CROW/WHITE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a high school GPA of 2.0 or above or a college GPA of 2.5 or above; financial need may be considered.  First preference shall be given to descendants of the John D. and Flora Boyd Crow family or the William C. and Mary Seay White family.  Second preference shall be given to students who reside in Phillips or Faulkner counties (Arkansas).

JAMES R. AND ELIZABETH STOUT DAILEY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who demonstrate financial need with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  First preference given to students who plan to major in education and teach.

G. A. AND JEAN DAVIDSON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are U. S. citizens born in Arkansas with an ACT of 26 or above and a high school GPA of 3.0 or above.  First preference given to entering freshmen from Jacksonville High School who plan to major in early childhood education or business education and teach.  Leadership and participation activities shall also be considered.

HOUSTON AND JENNY DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipient shall demonstrate financial need.

FRANKLIN L. DICKEY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate or graduate students who are U. S. citizens with a declared major in mathematics or science.  Students must have completed 30 hours or more prior to applying, demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above. 

GRAYDON AND BONNIE BEARDEN DODSON SCHOLARSHIP

For sophomore, junior or senior students who demonstrate strong financial need and are in good academic standing.  Recipient shall be a student who has completed the requirements from an Arkansas high school or if home schooled is a resident of Arkansas.

DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

JIMMY AND CLEDA DRIFTWOOD ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who demonstrate financial need.  Preference (in descending order) given to the following majors: music, poetry or history.

FAYDEAN DUNEVANT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time female African-American students who are residents of Faulkner County (Arkansas) and majoring within the College of Fine Arts and Communication.  The recipient shall be an active member of their church with preference given to a student involved in the church’s music program.  Selection shall be based on financial need and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

BILL AND BENEVA FARRIS SCHOLARSHIP

For students from Faulkner County (Arkansas). Consideration may be given to financial need..

H. M. FIRESTONE & FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

JOHN M. GARNER AND BOBBIE GARNER FLOYD SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with preference given to Wynne High School, Cross County High School or a high school in one of these Arkansas counties: Cross, Greene, Poinsett, St. Francis, or Woodruff.  Selection based on ACT of 24 or above and a high school GPA of 3.0 or above, with preference given to entering freshmen and students receiving no other UCA funded scholarships.

ARCH FORD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time rising sophomore students who are in good academic standing and who will complete 30 hours or more by the end of their freshman year with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Students must have graduated from an Arkansas high school and be PELL grant eligible.  Preference shall be given to first-generation college students.

DONIS W. FORD MEMORIAL BOOK AWARD

For full-time junior or senior African-American students majoring in English, African-American Studies or Writing with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

LLOYD AND VIVIAN GAINES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time first generation entering freshmen from an Arkansas high school with preference to students from Lawrence County.

ROBERT W. “BOB” GATES SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students currently employed within the University of Central Arkansas Public Safety and/or working as an Emergency Medical Technician in Faulkner County (Arkansas).  Must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.  For more information, contact (501) 450-3111.

BETTY SUE COWGER GEORGE SCHOLARSHIP

For students from Yell County (Arkansas). First preference given to music majors.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

W. C. “DUB” GRIZZLE AND ANNA GRIZZLE SCHOLARSHIP

For students who are employees or dependents of employees of State Farm.  Preference to residents of Arkansas from the Delta.

DR. WILLIE HARDIN SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are Arkansas residents with first preference given to African-American students.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

H. B. HARDY, JR. SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have completed 60 or more hours with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Student must be a member in good standing of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and have demonstrated leadership to the fraternity and the university.  Preference may be given to financial need.

JUDGE W. M. AND SARAH “SALLY” REYNOLDS HARPER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

HARVEY-MITCHELL/FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a high school or college GPA of 3.0 or above.  Selection based on academic performance, financial need, and being active in worship and work of a Christian congregation.  Preference shall be given to qualifying applicants who are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Conway.

VIRGINIA LOVELL HIGHTOWER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection based on financial need and academic performance.

HOLLOWAY/HICKS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen with first preference given to African-American students from Monroe County (Arkansas).  Second preference given to Arkansas African-American students.  Selection based on high school GPA of 2.5 or above and financial need.

JIM AND KAY HINKLE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students from a Stone County (Arkansas) high school. Selection based on ACT of 24 or above and GPA of 2.75 or above. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

ANGELA FRENCH HOFFMANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students in good academic standing majoring in education at UCA and who graduated from Bryant (Arkansas) High School.

ROSAMOND HUGHES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who plan to major in education and teach.  Selection shall be based on financial need and GPA of 2.5 or above.

CARROLL D. JONES SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Selection based on financial need and academic performance.

ALLEN AND MARYLOU KILGORE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time rising sophomore students in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Preference shall be given to students who have lost one or both parents, PELL grant eligible and have minimal academic support.

DON KING/SIGMA TAU GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have completed 60 or more hours with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Student must be a member in good standing of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and have demonstrated leadership to the fraternity and the university.  Preference may be given to financial need.

HAROL DENE AND MAXINE LACY SCHOLARSHIP

For students in good academic standing and consideration may be given to need. First preference given to graduates of Concord High School. Second preference given to graduates of any high school in Cleburne County.

JOHN AND REBECCA LUSK SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students from Union County (Arkansas) with an ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

AARON B. MACKEY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time African-American students who have been accepted into the athletic or communication programs at UCA.  Requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and ACT of 18 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

JOSEPH NORMAN MANLEY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time African-American students with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

CAROLYN MANN SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen who are graduates of a high school in Lonoke County (Arkansas) in good academic standing.  Preference shall be given to graduates from Carlisle High School.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

CAROLYN MANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen with first preference given to Arkansas residents who participated in a high school EAST Initiative program and who exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.  A letter of recommendation from your EAST facilitator is required.

ROBERT M. MCLAUCHLIN GRADUATE EDUCATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are U. S. citizens and enrolled in a graduate program at UCA.  Preference shall be given to Arkansas residents.  Selection based on academic performance, financial need, school and community involvement.

XZIN MCNEAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.  Selection based on financial need and GPA of 2.5 or above.

MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection may be based on financial need and academic performance.

BILL AND JOYCE MILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with preference given to students who have been a member of the Boys and Girls Club of their respective community.  Second preference given to students pursuing a degree in the College of Liberal Arts.  Requires an ACT of 24 or above and a high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

HOWARD R. AND EMILY MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen who are graduates of Arkansas High School in Texarkana (Arkansas).  Preference shall be given to students from Arkansas High School.  Second preference shall be given to any high school student from Texarkana (Arkansas).  Selection based on ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

PAUL MOORE SCHOLARSHIP

For entering freshmen or non-traditional students with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  First preference shall be given to full-time entering freshmen students and second preference shall be given to non-traditional students who are registered for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

BRADLEY R. MULLINS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENTERING FRESHMEN

For full-time, undergraduate entering freshmen who are residents of  Arkansas with high school work experience.  Requires the student to maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete 15 credit hours the first semester to receive the second installment.

ROBIN NIX SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are members of the UCA tennis team or band.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

MISS EUGENIA M. OLIVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior female students under the age of 23 with 60 hours or more completed at UCA.  Preference given to St. Francis County (Arkansas) graduates.  Selection shall be based on financial need, potential and academic performance.

W. E. AND IRENE K. PENNINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection may be based on financial need and academic performance.

PHI LAMBDA CHI/CASEY KECK SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Preference given to Phi Lambda Chi members.  Selection based on academic performance, student activities and financial need.

PHI SIGMA EPSILON AND PHI SIGMA KAPPA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

For members in good standing of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, with a minimum cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.5 and shall exhibit the Fraternity’s ideals of  “To Promote Brotherhood, To Stimulate Scholarship, To Develop Character”.  First preference shall be given to Phi Sigma Kappa undergraduates.

DELMA JO PRINCE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are U. S. citizens with a high school GPA of 3.3 or above and in the top 15% of his/her graduating class.  Financial need shall be considered.

DAMIAN AND KAITLYN RANA BREAKING BARRIERS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time graduate or post-baccalaureate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. First preference to single parents, second preference to parents with financial need, and third preference to students with financial need.

SHARI AND WARREN READNOUR SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Must be a US citizen and a graduate of a Faulkner County high school.  Preferences to members of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority or Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, a special education major or minor, intent to work in pediatric therapies such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Pathology.  Consideration given to students with financial need.

REGIONS BANK SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time entering freshman student from a Faulkner County (Arkansas) high school. Selection based on ACT Score, Class Rank and a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 or above. Selection may be based on academic performance.

MARIE AND WALTER SCHAFFHAUSER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are graduates of a Phillips County (Arkansas) high school.  First preference given to graduates of Marvel Academy.

JAMES W. AND PEGGY SCHNEIDER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection may be based on financial need and academic performance.

PAM SNIDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time female, junior, senior or graduate students with financial need and a GPA of 2.5 or above. First preference shall be given to students of American Indian descent.  Second preference shall be given to students majoring in elementary education and third preference given to students majoring in psychology or counseling.

SUMMIT UTILITIES EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are children of present or former Arkansas Louisiana Gas (Arkla/CenterPoint) employees.  Selection based on academic record and financial need. Requires a high school GPA of 3.0 or college GPA of 2.5 or above.

JAMES TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For students who demonstrate financial need with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

TEMPLETON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BOOK SCHOLARSHIP

For non-traditional female students in a degree program.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

VIRCO GREATEST NEED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students unmet financial need for tuition, fees, room, or board.

MAURICE WEBB ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours and had declared a major in history or education.  Preference should be given for demonstrated financial need. 

EUGENE AND HAZEL WEIR SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with preference given to Pope County (Arkansas) graduates.  Selection shall be based on financial need.

RONNIE WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are active participants in the Registered Student Organization (RSO) with preference given to students in a leadership role with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Preference given to students who are from an underrepresented group or constituency. Financial need shall be considered.

FARRIS W. AND ANN BRANDON WOMACK SCHOLARSHIP

For Arkansas residents from one of the following counties: Calhoun, Cleburne or Dallas.  Requires ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

 

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3130 or (501) 450-3377.

WM. H. “HANK” ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students in good academic standing, with a declared major, who are U. S. citizens. Must be a resident of Arkansas or be the child/grandchild of a former student completing 60 or more hours at UCA or a graduate of UCA. Preference is given to students who do not qualify for or receive other academic scholarships or grants and demonstrate financial need.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time African-American first-year students who graduated from a high school in Ashley, Drew, Union, Desha, Phillips, Chicot, St. Francis, or Jefferson counties (Arkansas), have an ACT of 21 or above and a high school GPA of 3.25 or above.  Proof of financial need and a 200-300 word essay explaining the impact the recipient will have on African-American culture at UCA are required.

MARVIN BISHOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 30 or more hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, and who are residents of the state of Arkansas.  Preference is given to Cherokee descendants.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

HARVEY A. BUFFALO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with 12 hours or more completed at UCA and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration will be given to applicants with 24 or more hours completed at UCA.  Applicant must demonstrate dependence upon their own efforts, in whole or in part, to fund their education.

KATHY CARROLL GENERAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with 60 or more hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given toward a child or grandchild of a graduate of UCA, financial need, and demonstrated leadership and service at UCA.

DAVID AND LAURA GRIMES SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen and current UCA students who are graduates of Conway or Springdale Public Schools with a high school GPA of 2.5 or above.  Preference is given to descendants of David and Laura Grimes and their siblings.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

B. A. LEWIS GRADUATE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have been accepted into graduate school or who have completed 6 or more graduate hours at UCA with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

GREGORY E. HUNT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate students who have competed 30 or more hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Preference given to African-American males from Lonoke (Arkansas).  Consideration may be given to financial need.

DOROTHY M. LONG SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who are majoring in mathematics or within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who have completed 60 or more hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

MELISSA METHENY SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate students majoring in business, music, nursing or education who are from Faulkner County (Arkansas) with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.  Preference given to relatives of the Melissa Metheny family.

H. L. MINTON STUDENT ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 60 or more hours at UCA.  Must be a resident of Arkansas or be the child/grandchild of a former student completing 60 or more hours at UCA or a graduate of UCA.

JAN A. NEWCOMER ASSOCIATION OF FUTURE ALUMNI (AFA) ENDOWMENT

For undergraduate students who are current members of the Association of Future Alumni (AFA) and are in good academic standing. Consideration may be given to financial need.

JOHN C. ROHWEDER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 30 or more hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.  Preference is given to non-traditional students, students majoring in writing, or students pursuing a degree within the College of Fine Arts and Communication.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

SILAS AND MARY SNOW SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 60 or more hours at UCA, with a declared major, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above.  A 250-300 word essay explaining the recipient’s choice of major is required.

SULLARDS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 60 or more hours with at least 30 hours completed in the College of Education at UCA, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, and is a child or grandchild of a graduate of UCA.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

UCA LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students or full or part-time graduate students.  Consideration may be given to financial need, academic performance, demonstrated leadership at UCA, and graduates of UCA who are pursuing a graduate degree at UCA.

DR. JOE AND CHARLENE WALTHALL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in special education or early childhood education, have completed 60 or more hours, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

 

COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS

ART & DESIGN

With the exception of the Windgate Scholarship for entering freshmen, recipients of the scholarships listed below are nominated by individual art faculty members and selected by vote of the full-time faculty. For more information, contact (501) 450-3113.

GEORG ANDERSEN INTERIOR DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in interior design.

DORRIS CURTIS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in art.

YVONNE DISTERHEFT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in art.  Selection based on academic and studio performance.

GENE HATFIELD ART SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in art that are in good academic standing.

GEORGE HARROD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For the outstanding art student of the year as selected by the art faculty at the University of Central Arkansas.

WINDGATE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

For entering students majoring in art. Selection based on talent and financial need. OR

For junior or senior students majoring in art. Selection based on financial need, academic and/or studio performance. Recipients of the junior/senior Windgate Foundation
Scholarship are nominated by individual art faculty members and selected by vote of the full-time faculty.

ENGLISH

For more information, contact (501) 450-5100.

CHARLES WOODROW WILSON BENDER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in English and minoring in Education with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Students must be in final year of study pursuing a degree to become an English teacher.

DR. DANA LEIGH FOX ENGLISH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in English and minoring in Education with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Students must be pursuing a degree to become an English teacher.

DR. JONATHAN GLENN ENGLISH LITERATURE SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in English and who demonstrate financial need.

EUGENE NOLTE SCHOLARSHIP

For the “Outstanding Student in English.”  Awarded to a junior with a GPA of 3.0 or above for senior year.

WILLIAMS/ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior students with a GPA of 3.25 or above and who are pursuing a degree in English with teaching licensure.

FILM, THEATRE & CREATIVE WRITING

For more information, contact (501) 450-5092.

JAMES BRIDGES PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in film, theatre or creative writing.  Applicants must have 45 hours or more completed at UCA with a GPA of 2.5 or above and must have an intense interest in writing, directing or acting for the stage, television or motion pictures

J. WAYNE CRANFORD CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS

For full-time undergraduate students in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Students shall have demonstrated financial need and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

MORTON YELVINGTON CREATIVE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students majoring in Creative Writing. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

WILLIAM C. PLUMMER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time seniors majoring in theatre.  Applicants must have 90 hours or more completed with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

HISTORY

For more information, contact (501) 450-3158.

DR. WADDY WILLIAM MOORE III HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time seniors majoring in History with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and planning to pursue a graduate degree. Consideration may be given to financial need.

HARRY W. READNOUR SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate students who have been accepted into the history graduate program.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

LANGUAGES, LINGUISTICS, LITERATURE & CULTURES

For more information, contact (501) 852-2064.

ADCOCK STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students, who wish to engage in study abroad activities to achieve their educational goals.  All applicants must have completed at least one year of modern language study at UCA or have an equivalent experience.  Preference shall be given to students who have a declared major or minor in foreign language at UCA.  Students may be enrolled in another institution with the understanding that the student will return to UCA for at least one term or to graduate after completing the course of study.

MUSIC

All music department scholarships must be auditioned for in order to be eligible. For more information, contact (501) 450-5750.

ADVENTURE AWARD FOR MUSIC AND EDUCATION

For full-time students majoring in Music or Education with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students. Consideration may be given to financial need.

DR. BOB AND JANIS PURTLE BANISTER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.  Alternates with College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics.

NADINE BAUM MUSIC ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music or who are members of the UCA Choir.

HOMER A. BROWN BAND SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen enrolled in the UCA band.  Selection based on instrumental performance audition, leadership skills, ACT score, high school GPA, financial need, and recommendation from the student’s high school band director.

DESTINATION BAND CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who are members of the UCA band and have attended the Destination Band Camp (formerly Dixie Band Camp).  Preference may be given to music majors.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

SAM DRIGGERS PIANO SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time piano majors.

VIRGINIA SUE EVANS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in elementary music education.

CARL FORSBERG ORCHESTRA SCHOLARSHIP

For an outstanding orchestra member.

GRIFFITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For outstanding piano majors in the Department of Music.

HOWARD AND HELEN GROTH, CATHEY MAXEY GROTH VOCAL PERFORMANCE AWARD

For a rising junior or senior in the Bachelor of Music in vocal performance or a student in the Master of Music with a concentration in vocal performance.  Selection based on auditions conducted during the spring semester.

PATRICK HASTY JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students in the Department of Music’s jazz program with a minimum ACT of 24 and high school GPA of 2.75. Consideration may be given to need.

GINI INGRAM SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students enrolled in both choir and band ensembles, with first preference given to non-music majors (students majoring or minoring in music are also encouraged to apply).  Consideration may be given to financial need.

BRANDON KYLE HAWK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time outstanding instrumental performance music major.  Selection based on talent, GPA of 2.75 or above and financial need.

JAMES R. HOLCOMB MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music education, with focus in either instrumental or choral areas of study.  Students must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior who has shown commitment to pursing a career in music education.  Preference shall be given to students maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.  Preference shall be given to students with financial need.  Applicants must submit an essay discussing career goals, passion for teaching music and who or what influenced them to become a music educator.  Finalists shall be interviewed by the scholarship committee.  

CLITUS E. IVIE MEMORIAL BAND SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in instrumental music with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  First preference shall be given to students who plan to become a band director.  Second preference shall be given to band students.  Students shall demonstrate financial need, good character and be in good academic standing.

DENIS WINTER LOW BRASS SCHOLARSHIP

For a junior student enrolled full-time in an undergraduate music program at UCA with emphasis in low brass (i.e., trombone, euphonium or tuba).  Preference given to students whose major instrument is the trombone or euphonium and to students with financial need.  Requires a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above and a major GPA of 3.25 or above.

PAUL AND VALERIE KLIPSCH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music.  Preference given to students who play the piano and who demonstrate outstanding potential as a performer or a teacher.

RUSSELL LANGSTON BAND SCHOLARSHIP

For an outstanding UCA band student.

JIM AND JAMIE SELF ENDOWED TUBA SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music, studying tuba performance.  Students must be in their second year or later of study (including graduate study), whose work ethic, musical progress, and sense of community serve as a model to all of the members of the Department of Music.  

STELLA BOYLE SMITH PIANO SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students majoring in piano with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  First preference shall be given to students who are residents of Arkansas.

ELLEN THOMAS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in music.

FRANCES BURKE THOMAS TRUMPET SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in music.

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

MEHL PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time seniors majoring in philosophy and/or religious studies with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.  For more information, contact (501) 450-3179.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

JUDGE WOODY MURRAY MEMORIAL LAW SCHOLARSHIP
For a full-time UCA graduating senior who plans to attend law school.  Selection based on academic achievement and commitment to the profession of law as a vocation of service to humanity.  Preference shall be given to students who intend to practice law in the State of Arkansas.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.  For more information, contact (501) 450-5136.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

WILL COUNTS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in journalism who have completed 60 hours or more with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

JERRY OVERTON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students majoring in journalism with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above in both major and academic studies. Selection based on academic performance, demonstrated journalism development as shown by working in news, radio, TV internships/jobs and other related journalism activities. Student must have a strong desire to make journalism their profession.

JOHN AND BETTY WARD SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in journalism.  Requires completion of 60 hours or more and cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need, potential and academic performance.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

MARSHALL DEAN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time freshmen students who are graduates of Booneville (Arkansas) High School pursuing a degree in English, history or journalism.  Preference shall be given to students with financial need.

PAUL L. REVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student pursuing a degree in history, political science or an area of public service.  Recipient shall have completed 24 hours at UCA with a minimum GPA of 3.3 and must be currently enrolled at UCA.  Preference shall be given to students who have demonstrated service as a veteran and/or demonstrated service in another area of public service.  Preference will be given to students in the Honors College with a need gap.

FRED AND LILLIAN PETRUCELLI SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in writing, journalism or theatre with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need, potential and academic performance.

LEE B. AND WILLA BELLE SPENCER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time junior or senior student majoring in one of the following: English, History, Philosophy or Religion, Political Science, Sociology, or Languages/Linguistics. Selection based on academic excellence, leadership, community service and involvement in school activities. Consideration may be given to financial need. Alternates with the College of Health & Behavioral Sciences each year.

 

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS

ACCOUNTING

For more information, go to uca.edu/go/cobscholarships or contact
the department at (501) 450-3108.

FORVIS ACCOUNTING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time Master of Accountancy students with a GPA of 3.0 or above in the program with no grades below a B.  Semi-annual scholarship managed by Accounting Department.

FROST, PLLC SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time Master of Accountancy students with a GPA of 3.2 or above in the program with no grades below a B.  Recipient shall be a U. S. citizen.  Semi-annual scholarship managed by Accounting Department.

HCJ CPAS & ADVISORS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior students pursuing a degree in accounting with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Recipient shall be a U. S. citizen.

HOGAN TAYLOR, LLP SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior students majoring in accounting who plan to become a CPA.  Requires completion of 12 or more hours of accounting courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and a GPA of 3.2 or above in accounting.

KING FAMILY BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students majoring in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completed 60 hours. Preference given to students from Crawford, Scott, and Sebastian counties.

LANDMARK PLC/BLAKE PAYNE MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students pursuing a degree in accounting with a GPA of 3.2 or above.  Recipient shall be a U. S. citizen.

FRED AND LOUISE MALPICA SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students majoring in accounting who plan to become a CPA.  Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.

J. LAVON MORTON & BRENDA YELVINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in accounting that are in good academic standing.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

ORVILLE ABRAMS BOOK AWARD

For full-time students from underrepresented groups majoring in Accounting.

TOM J. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in the College of Business with a minimum GPA of 2.75. First preference will be given to residents of Van Buren County, Arkansas. Second preference to students majoring in Accounting. Consideration may be given to financial need.

DONNA S. STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students in the College of Business who are majoring in accounting and showing progress towards a degree.  Recipient shall be from Faulkner County (Arkansas) and must be in good academic standing.

FINANCE

For more information, contact (501) 450-3109.

CENTENNIAL BANK ENDOWED FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time rising junior or senior student majoring in finance with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Recipient shall have a minimum of 24 hours left to complete degree.  Preference shall be given to students who are residents of Arkansas with first preference given to Faulkner County residents.

FIRST ARKANSAS BANK AND TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior students with a declared major in finance and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.  Recipient shall have a minimum of 30 hours of coursework remaining for graduation.

PILLOW FAMILY FINANCE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a declared major or minor in finance and pursuing a BBA in Finance with a cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.75 and be in good academic standing.  Students must have a minimum of 24 hours remaining before graduation and have completed a minimum of 90 hours.  Preference shall be given to students entering their fifth year of taking coursework and have no other financial aid or awards. 

JENNIFER J. WESTPFAHL WOMEN IN FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior female students with a declared major in finance and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Recipient shall have a minimum of 24 hours left to complete degree.  Preference shall be given to students who are not receiving any other financial assistance through UCA.

INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

For more information, contact (501) 450-3109.

ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME

For full-time students majoring in Insurance and Risk Management with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.

BRUMBELOW INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have been accepted into the Insurance/Business program at UCA.  Requires an ACT of 18 or above and a high school GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

COB INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in Insurance and Risk Management with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

WILLIAM AND SUSAN FARRIS INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For juniors or seniors majoring in Insurance and Risk Management with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completed 60 hours. Consideration may be given to financial need.

STEPHEN L. STRANGE, SR. EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students accepted into the Insurance/Business program at UCA with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

For more information, contact (501) 450-3149.

ARTHUR BEECH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students pursuing a degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

BRUCE OAKLEY INC. EXCELLENCE IN LOGISTICS SCHOLARSHIP

For entering freshmen students and full-time current or transfer students with a declared major or minor in logistics and supply chain management in the College of Business. Entering freshmen shall have an ACT of 24 or above and a high school GPA of 3.0 or above. Current/transfer students shall have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above, be enrolled full-time with 24 hours or less remaining for graduation.

C. H. ROBINSON EXCELLENCE IN LSCM SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students with a declared major or minor in logistics and supply chain management in the College of Business.  Entering freshmen shall have an ACT of 24 or above and a high school GPA of 3.0 or above.  Current/transfer students shall also be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or above and have completed 12 hours or more the previous semester and must be showing progress towards a degree in the Marketing and Management department.

MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT

For more information, contact (501) 450-3149.

BARTOS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in marketing with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

BLANKENSHIP FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR BUSINESS

For entering freshmen who plan to pursue a degree in marketing with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.25 or above.  Student shall be unconditionally admitted to UCA.

FIRST SERVICE BANK MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students majoring in marketing with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Student must have at least 30 hours of coursework remaining for graduation.  Preference given to students who graduated from a Faulkner County (Arkansas) high school.

GREENWAY EQUIPMENT CULTIVATING SUCCESSFUL LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior students pursuing an undergraduate degree in the College of Business.  Recipient shall have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and a minimum of 30 hours of coursework remaining for graduation.

WENDELL FLEMISTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students majoring in marketing with 60 or more hours and a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Preference may be given to financial need.

DREW AND SUZANNE MAY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time juniors or seniors majoring in Marketing Analytics or Sales with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

NEW OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP

For first generation, undergraduate students majoring in Marketing or Management. Preference may be given to members of the LGBT community.

JEFF AND LORI STANDRIDGE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior students pursuing a degree in the College of Business with a major or minor in innovation and entrepreneurship.  Students shall have a GPA of 2.5 or above, be in good academic standing and have at least 30 hours of coursework remaining for graduation.  Preference will be given to students who are active in the Entrepreneurship ecosystem or currently operating a company.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3106.

ARCH FORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in business.  Consideration may be given to financial need.  Alternates each year with College of Education.

WILLIAM H. AND JANE GRIGSBY ARTHURS SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate or graduates students pursuing a degree in the College of Business with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.  First preference given to current members of the Delta Zeta Sorority.

DR. LINDA L. BEENE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

For students transferring from an Arkansas community college to UCA that have completed a minimum of two community college semesters.  Preference will be given to students who are members of Phi Beta Lambda at the community college and who also joins the business student organization at UCA.  For full-time students majoring in business at UCA with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be financial given to need.

GRANGER AND JAN DAVIS EMERGING LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students who are U. S. citizens majoring in business with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Preference shall be given to students receiving no other UCA or privately-funded scholarships and to students who are residents of Faulkner County (Arkansas) and its contiguous counties.  A one-page personal statement describing leadership roles on-campus and off-campus and a letter of reference from a professor at UCA that speaks of their exhibiting leadership is required.

DREW MARSHALL GAINOR SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior or senior students who are in a degree program within the College of Business with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Preference given to students majoring in finance, insurance & risk management or innovation & entrepreneurship.  Preference will be given to Hispanic minority students.  Application requires a completed resume.

VICTOR GREEN SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time African-American students who have been accepted into the Insurance/Business program at UCA.  Requires an ACT of 18 or above and a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

KINLEY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in Computer Information Systems & Analytics with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

MARK AARON KNIGHT GRADUATE BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate, full-time or part-time students in a program within the College of Business.  Preference given to financial need, followed by academic performance.  Consideration may be given to non-traditional students.

RODGER AND ROBIN MCDOUGAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time graduate students in the College of Business.  Preference given to financial need.

HOMER LEE SAUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in business with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Selection based on academic performance.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

J. LAVON MORTON AND DR. BRENDA YELVINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen and sophomore students with a declared major in the College of Business who are enrolled in a course of study.  Entering freshmen criteria: ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 3.0 or above.  Current/Transfer student criteria: GPA of 2.5 or above and satisfactory completion of 12 hours or more the previous semester and must be showing progress toward a degree in the College of Business.

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

For students pursuing education degrees and/or licensure.

Go to uca.edu/education/scholarships or visit the Dean’s office in Mashburn. For more information, contact (501) 450-5401.

TEACHER EDUCATION CANDIDATES

For more information, contact (501) 450-5400. Visit uca.edu/go/foundation-scholarships/ to apply.

ROBERT A. AND EDNA ALLISON BANDY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have been accepted into the teacher education program.  Selection shall be based on financial need and demonstrated interest and capacity for becoming a successful teacher.  Requires a GPA of 2.5 or above and an acceptable record of conduct.

BETTY J. COURTWAY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students from Faulkner County (Arkansas) who have been accepted into the College of Education majoring in education.  Requires a GPA of 3.0 or above and consideration may be given to financial need.

CRAFTSMAN’S GUILD SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in the College of Education who will be enrolled in Internship II in the fall.  Selection based on GPA of 2.5 or above and consideration shall be given to financial need.

FRANK AND HATTIE HARRIN SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in the College of Education who will be enrolled in Internship II in the fall.  Selection based on GPA of 2.5 or above and consideration shall be given to financial need.

AUDIE LYNCH AND SALLIJANE JONES LYNCH SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time or part-time undergraduate students pursuing a teaching degree in the College of Education with a GPA of 2.8 or above.  Preference shall be given to students who are from Van Buren County, Lonoke County or Faulkner County (Arkansas).  Consideration may be given to financial need.

HANK AND PATTY PHELPS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who have been admitted to the teacher education program at UCA.  Recipients shall serve or have served on the Student Orientation Staff (S.O.S.) during the academic year of the award.

HAZEL WARD PHILLIPS SCHOLARSHIP

For an entering freshmen female student under the age of 21 majoring in the College of Education who will pursue a course of study to become a teacher.  Requires ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 3.25 or above.  Selection shall be based on academic performance and consideration shall be given to financial need.

MYRTLE LEE SELIG SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have been accepted into the College of Education majoring in secondary education and who graduated from Conway High School.  First preference shall be given to junior or senior students.  Requires a GPA of 2.5 or above and recipient shall demonstrate financial need.

TEMPLETON EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have been accepted into the College of Education majoring in teacher education with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

KATRINA REED WILCOX SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time entering freshmen who is majoring in education and plans to teach.  Recipient shall be from a Conway (Arkansas) high school with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

ELEMENTARY, LITERACY & SPECIAL EDUCATION (ELSE)

For more information, contact (501) 450-3172. Visit uca.edu/education/scholarships/ for specific criteria and to apply.

ROSE A. BERRY SCHOLARSHIP

For a junior or senior majoring in the Department of Elementary, Literacy and Special Education with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

BOB AND ANN BROACH EDUCATORS SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate, full-time students majoring in Special Education, Elementary Education, or Middle Level Education.  Preference given to graduates from high schools in Arkansas, Carroll, Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Poinsett, or Pope counties.  Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.  Preference is given where financial need is present.

BRENDA WILLIAMS GRANGER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For students from underrepresented populations from the state of Arkansas majoring in Special Education, Elementary Education, or Middle Level Education with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Consideration will be given to students with exceptional financial need.  Award is renewable if student maintains minimum GPA of 3.0.

HOWARD AND HELEN GROTH, CATHEY MAXEY GROTH SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For rising junior or senior students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in special education.  Preference will be given to students with financial need.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS/FATHER LACHOWSKY SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in special education with priority given to students currently enrolled in the Special Education Master’s program.  Selection based on academic performance.

VERNA LEOLA HARRIS LAMKIN SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate or graduate students majoring in special education or pursuing a teaching license in special education with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

HAROLD AND SUE LOVE SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or pursuing a teacher license in special education.  Students must be accepted into the College of Education with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

MIGNON NEWBERN SCHOLARSHIP

For a female elementary education major who is fully admitted to the teacher education program at UCA.  Selection based on academic performance.

FRANCINE WILSON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in Special Education from one of the following counties: White, Independence, Jackson, Woodruff, Prairie, Lonoke, Pulaski, Faulkner, or Cleburne. Consideration may be given to financial need.

LEADERSHIP STUDIES

For more information, contact (501) 450-3282. Visit uca.edu/education/scholarships/ for specific criteria and to apply.

CHARLOTTE CONE CSPA SCHOLARSHIP

For students in the College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) program.

MARY JANE FORTIER DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS

For a student seeking a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership. Eligible student must have begun their career in the field of K-12 education and should exemplify excellence in educational leadership and a commitment to promoting innovation and improvement in the field of K-12 education.

GLADYS SACHSE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For a student majoring in education that has been admitted into the Graduate School who plans to become a school library media specialist. Student shall have taken the GRE. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

DR. ANNETTA CRAIG WILSON SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate students majoring in school counseling.  Preference to students who demonstrate financial need.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

For more information, contact (501) 852-2963. Visit uca.edu/education/scholarships/ for specific criteria and to apply.

JOSEPH V. ARN BUSINESS TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For students pursuing a teaching license in Business and Marketing Technology through the Masters of Arts in Teaching program with a GPA of 3.0 or above.

TOMMIE SUE ANTHONY FELLOWSHIP – EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED

For students pursuing graduate studies leading to the gifted and talented teaching endorsement.  Fellowship will be used to support tuition, travel to national conferences, books, and/or other relevant student support.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3197. Visit uca.edu/go/foundation-scholarships/ to apply.

ADVENTURE AWARD FOR MUSIC AND EDUCATION

For full-time students majoring in Music or Education with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students. Consideration may be given to financial need.

BETTY MARTIN ANDERSON & ILA ROGERS BLACKWELL BOOK AWARD

For full time undergraduate students with a declared major in Elementary Education K-6 with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Preference will be given to students from Mississippi County (Arkansas) and second preference given to a students from any county in the state of Arkansas.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

KATHLEEN T. BERRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring Education with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

ARCH FORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in education.  Consideration may be given to financial need.  Alternates each year with College of Business.

DOROTHY NEU SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in Education.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

DEAN DIANA G. POUNDER FELLOWSHIP

For books, materials, research support, conference travel, and other expenses relative to the mission of the College of Education.

ROBERT AND SHELIA TEMPLETON MATH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students accepted into the College of Education, majoring in math education.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Considerations shall be given to need.

LYNN C. TOMLINSON SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate students majoring in education with plans to teach.  Preference given to non-traditional students and consideration shall be given to financial need.

 

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3176.

MARTHA ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP

Book scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who are an active NSSLHA member.  Selection based on cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (3.25 in major) and financial need.

EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE

For more information, contact (501) 450-5704.

DR. BETTY SWIFT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time female students who are Arkansas residents and seeking a degree within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.  Requires a GPA of 2.5 or above.

HEALTH SCIENCES

For more information, contact (501) 450-3194.

DR. ARVIL BURKS SCHOLARSHIP

For a senior or a graduate student who is currently enrolled as a full-time student in a health promotion degree program at the University of Central Arkansas.

DR. EMOGENE WALMSLEY FOX SCHOLARSHIP

For a senior or a graduate student who is currently enrolled as a full-time student in a health promotion degree program at the University of Central Arkansas.

LORI AND JEFF STANDRIDGE HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time juniors or seniors majoring in Nursing or Health Sciences who aspire to be future health care leaders.

NURSING

For more information, contact (501) 450-3119.

ASHCRAFT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For current UCA BSN senior or RN to BSN students from an underrepresented minority (racial, ethnic, and/or gender) with financial need.  Must be a U. S. citizen and in good academic standing in the School of Nursing.  RN to BSN student applicants must be enrolled in 6 or more hours in the nursing curriculum.

DUSTIN BAILEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time undergraduate student majoring in nursing who is a resident of Arkansas with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Preference will be given to students with financial need.

ELIZABETH BLANKENSHIP FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING

For students who are pursuing a degree in nursing and who are fully admitted to the UCA School of Nursing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Preference shall be given to students who are single parents and to students who display financial need.

BONIN-MEAUX ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSE EDUCATORS

For students accepted into the MSN Nurse Educator program.  Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  Preference will be given to students who show financial need.  Special consideration may be given to applicants who serve as adjunct faculty for the UCA School of Nursing.

CLARA M. FORSBERG NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time senior nursing students who are in good academic standing.  Students must display professionalism in the classroom and clinical areas.  Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above.  Preference may be given to students receiving no other UCA funded scholarships.

CRYSTAL V. CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior female students majoring in nursing with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Must have graduated from an Arkansas high school and financial need shall be considered.

SUZANNE HARVEY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate nursing students enrolled in graduate clinical courses, with clinical experience as a BSN nurse. Preference is given to Nurse Practitioner students, though others may apply.  The recipient shall have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above and demonstrate professional characteristics.  Preference will be given to students receiving no other UCA scholarships and consideration may be given to financial need.

HAWK-MCCASLIN SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate nursing students enrolled in at least two graduate courses.  Preference will be given to Nurse Practitioner Students. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

LINDA VAIL HOLBERT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For senior nursing students enrolled full-time in required nursing courses and in good academic standing. Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and that students have completed at least one academic year of the nursing major when the award is received.

JOHNELLE DEBUSK HUNT NURSING FELLOWSHIP

For graduate nursing students enrolled in the Nurse Educator Clinical Specialty (NECS) program and currently working as a nurse educator or clinical instructor.  Nurse Practitioner students may be considered if no qualified NECS apply.  Preference will be given to MSN students who teach or serve as UCA clinical faculty.

ELIZABETH A. JOHNSON BLANKENSHIP NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate, full-time students returning to complete a bachelor’s degree.  Must be a nursing major. 

DR. LAURETTA KOENIGSEDER SCHOLARSHIP

For senior nursing students who display quality nursing care and professionalism and who are in good academic standing.   Financial need shall be considered. 

VICKY BANE MALONE MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time juniors majoring in Nursing with a minimum of 30 hours. Preference given to first-generation students.

BETTY MARTIN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For nursing students demonstrating the potential for success with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Financial need shall be considered.

BARBARA HARPE NABHOLZ NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For a senior student who is a single parent with financial need.  Student must be enrolled full-time in all required nursing courses for that academic year.  Must be in good academic standing in the School of Nursing.

PARTNERSHIP FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

For students who have been accepted into UCA’s BSN nursing program and who are also accepted into Conway Regional Health System Partnership for Clinical Excellence program.  Students accepted into this program will receive monetary support while in nursing school and then will apply for employment as a Registered Nurse and commit to working for Conway Regional Health System for a minimum of 24 months following graduation and licensure.

RIGGS ASHCRAFT NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For a Junior UCA BSN nursing student from an underrepresented minority (racial, ethnic, and/or gender) with financial need with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Recipient must be a U. S. citizen and in good academic standing in the School of Nursing.  RN to BSN student applicants must be enrolled in 6 or more hours in the nursing curriculum.

WILLARD AND PAT WALKER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

For a rising senior nursing student who has been accepted into the undergraduate nursing program. Student must be in good standing with the School of Nursing. Preference given to students with financial need.

NUTRITION AND FAMILY SCIENCES

For students pursuing a course of study within the Nutrition & Family Sciences department.  Visit uca.edu/facs/scholarships/ for specific criteria and to apply.  For more information, contact (501) 450-5950 or visit the department office in McAlister Hall.

ADAMS, LINDSAY, WEBB HOME ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate or undergraduate students majoring in Nutrition and Family Sciences.

CECILY COFFELT-BULLARD ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in Nutrition and Family Sciences with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Preference may be given to education majors.  Selection is based on financial need, potential, and academic performance.

GRACE PHELPS DUPREE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in Nutrition and Family Sciences with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Preference may be given to graduate students.  Selection is based on financial need, potential, and academic performance.

ARMANI FAMOUS SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in nutrition with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Preference will be given to female African-American students.

MARTHA STONE HARDING SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in areas of Nutrition and Family Sciences with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.

DR. MARY HARLAN SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring within the Nutrition and Family Sciences department with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or above.  First preference shall be given to graduate students in education and/or nutrition majors.

MARY ANN AND ANDREW HIEGEL SCHOLARSHIP

For needy and worthy students of UCA who have shown outstanding performance with special consideration given to academic achievement, character, qualities of leadership, and financial need.  First preference shall be given to students in the Department of Family & Consumer Science.  Second preference will be extended to other students at UCA who meet the criteria for this scholarship.

DR. ROY C. AND DOLLIE RANDLEMAN HOLL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in Nutrition and Family Sciences who demonstrate academic seriousness and personal maturity.

EMILY OATES HOME ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate or undergraduate students majoring in areas of Nutrition and Family Sciences.

DR. NINA ROOFE NUTRITION SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate or graduate Nutrition majors who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours.

NINA RUSS SCHOLARSHIP

For needy and worthy students of UCA who have shown outstanding performance with special consideration given to academic achievement, character, qualities of leadership, and financial need.  First preference shall be given to students in the Department of Nutrition and Family Sciences.  Second preference will be extended to other students at UCA who meet the criteria for this scholarship.

SAMPLE LANDRY GRADUATE NUTRITION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time, graduate Nutrition majors.  Consideration given to financial need.

CONNIE WESTBROOK SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in Nutrition and Family Sciences with a minimum GPA of 2.7. Preference to education or nutrition majors.

OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY

TEDDY W. DODD SCHOLARSHIP

For third-year students in Capstone in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate interest in hand therapy, adult rehab or outpatient therapy by making an application where they share interest and intention in practice.

CHARLOTTE MILLS FANT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students newly accepted to the DPT program.  Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and completion of 60 or more hours at UCA and an undergraduate degree from UCA.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

JOE FINNELL PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate students majoring in physical therapy who are in good academic standing.  Selection based on need, academic performance, cooperation and potential.

MADELINE ANN GRUBBS SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate students in good academic standing who are entering the third year of the doctoral program.  Selection based on financial need and demonstrated service, leadership, and cooperation.

THOMAS M. MEADOWS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For graduate students in physical therapy program.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

MARIAN ROSS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

For students accepted into the Occupational Therapy program.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

PSYCHOLOGY/COUNSELING

BARNETT PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time graduate students in a doctoral program in Counseling & Psychology planning to work in a clinical setting in Arkansas, preferably with an emphasis on substance abuse and addiction counseling.  Student must be a native Arkansan.

CHRIS NIELSEN MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SCHOLARSHIP

For a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling.  Preference to students in the counseling internship semester who demonstrate financial need.

LEE B. AND WILLA BELLE SPENCER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time junior or senior majoring in physical education or psychology in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences.  Selection based on academic excellence, leadership, community service, and involvement in school activities.  Consideration may be given to financial need. Alternates with College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences each year.

PSYCHOLOGY OF ART STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

For students who are taking a psychology class that is concerned with art in Florence, Italy to help them to participate in a study abroad program with a UCA professor. If no such class is offered in Florence, Italy, then may be awarded to a psychology class that studies art in a different foreign location, but only if the study abroad class is taught by a UCA faculty member.

 

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIPS

CHEMISTRY

For more information, contact (501) 852-8282.

E. E. CORDREY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For entering freshmen planning to major in chemistry.

JERALD M. MANION ENDOWED FUND FOR CHEMISTRY

For an exceptional chemistry student who demonstrates exemplary academic achievement in the classroom and the research lab; as well at the Chemistry Department.  First preference will be given to senior chemistry majors and second preference will be given to UCA seniors majoring in other sciences.

WILBUR OWEN ENDOWED LEADERSHIP

For junior or senior students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Preference shall be given to students in the Department of Biochemistry, chemistry, or biology.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

For more information, contact (501) 450-3401.

COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
For full-time students majoring in computer science.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

RICHARD AND TERRI HARPER JORDAN ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
For full-time female students pursuing a degree in computer science with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  First preference shall be given to students who graduated from an Arkansas high school with ties to Arkansas.  Second preference shall be given to a female student from Arkansas who is majoring in a science-related field.

MATHEMATICS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3147.

LAWRENCE AND JAYNETTE HUFF SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in Mathematics with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completed 30 hours. Consideration may be given to need.

KING FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students majoring in Mathematics and working toward teacher licensure with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completed 60 hours. Preference given to students from Crawford, Scott, and Sebastian counties.

NASH AND ERLA CURIEL OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICS STUDENT AWARD

For full-time juniors or seniors majoring in Mathematics or Computer Science.

RICHARD AND TERI JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP

For students from Arkansas majoring in Mathematics with minimum GPA of 2.75. Preference to females or graduates of Wynne High School.

CHARLES AND LURENE JOLLY SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time graduate student (first preference) or undergraduate junior or senior student who is majoring in mathematics education and plans to teach in Arkansas. Students must be a U. S. citizen with preference given to Arkansas residents.  Selection also based on financial need and cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.

O. L. HUGHES MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen students majoring in mathematics.  Selection based on integrity, character and academic seriousness.  Preference given to Camden (Arkansas) High School graduates.

JACK STAGGS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in mathematics who plan to teach.  Requires ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

For more information, contact (501) 450-5900.

O. M. PRINCE PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY SCHOLARSHIP

For students majoring in physics with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Selection based on academic performance.  Priority given to prize winners in the Arkansas State Science Fair in the physics category.

HEATHER WOOLVERTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time female students majoring in physics.  Selection based on ACT of 24 or above and a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

PRE-DENTAL/PRE-MEDICINE

For more information, contact (501) 852-2342.

BLEDSOE LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time, undergraduate students majoring in Biology, concentrating in furthering their education in a professional health, or science program.  Recipient must have a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA with consideration given to financial need.

DR. WESLEY BURKS PRE-MED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time seniors who plans to attend medical school with a minimum GPA of 3.85. Applicants must have documented experience in the medical field.

JOE E. AND VADA RUSSELL SCHOLARSHIP

For pre-dental students with a college GPA of 3.5 or above.  Selection based on scholarly ability.  Consideration given to financial need.  Entering freshmen applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.2 and ACT of 24 or above.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3199.

DR. STEPHEN BAKER PRE-MED SCHOLARSHIP

For undergraduate, full-time students in the Pre-Medical Program.  Preference will be given to students with a declared major in Biology, and those who graduated from Heber Springs High School or a high school in Cleburne or Faulkner County (Arkansas). A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a minimum of 30 hours completed are required.

DR. BOB AND JANIS PURTLE BANISTER SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in science.  Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.  Alternates with College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences.

 BASHAM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

For first generation students pursuing a degree in the College of Natural Science and Mathematics who plan to complete the undergraduate admission requirements for and apply to medical school. First preference shall be given to students from Crawford or Sebastian counties, second preference shall be given to students from a small town.  Students are required to have a minimum cumulative high school or college GPA of 3.5 or above and be enrolled at UCA.  Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or faculty member are required.

PEGGY BOYD BETNAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate or graduate students with a declared major in Biology or an Environmental Science.  Priority will be given to students interested in graduate education in the sciences and teaching.  Undergraduate students require a high school GPA of 3.3 or above and graduate students a GPA of 3.5 or above.  Preference shall be given to high school graduates from the Arkansas Delta Counties of Desha or Drew.  Second preference will be given to high school graduates from Arkansas, Chicot, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Cleveland Counties.

DEREK LEWIS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time African-American students with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Preference shall be given to African-American students from Hughes (Arkansas) or the Delta area.  If no eligible student is found, then the recipient shall be an African-American student majoring in pre-med and/or biology.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.

EMMETT AND JUDIETH PREUITT SCHOLARSHIP

For students pursuing a course of study in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.  Requires ACT of 24 or above and high school GPA of 3.0 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

H. FRED DALSKE SCIENCE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior, senior or graduate students majoring in the sciences at UCA (other than pre-med) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and interested in pursuing either a MS or Ph.D. degree.

JACK A. STOTTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in or planning to major in mathematics or science with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Selection shall be based on financial need.

WILLARD & PAT WALKER BACHELOR’S IN SCIENCE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students pursuing a degree in the life sciences or physical sciences leading to K-12 teaching licensure.  For entering freshmen, selection based on an ACT of 24 or above and a high school GPA of 2.75 or above.  Current and transfer student selection based on a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

 

NORBERT O. SCHEDLER HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

These scholarships are for students enrolled in or accepted into the UCA Honors College. Selection based on criteria specific to each. For more information, contact (501) 450-3198.

CHARLES G. BLACHLY MEMORIAL HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students with financial need. First preference shall be given to students majoring in math or music.

JAMES E. AND MADGE WADE CLAYTON SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time junior, senior or graduate Honors College students. Preference shall be given to students who are from Arkansas and students pursuing courses in the field of classical languages or U. S. history. Selection may be based on financial need.

CLIFTON SCHOLARSHIP

For junior or senior Honors College students with a GPA of 3.7 or above.

EVELYN SCHAFFHAUSER DUFF SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students.

JENNIFER EDWARDS HONORS COLLEGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For students enrolled in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Preference given to underrepresented students with financial need.

JEFF AND PATSY FARRIS HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students.

VIRGINIA GUFFEY HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP.

For Honors College students.

REBEKAH HARPOOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time, undergraduate students enrolled in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College that have completed their first year.

HENDRIX-MCADAMS HONORS COLLEGE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students enrolled in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College. Preference given to students with financial need or non-traditional students.

GRACE CATHERINE KELLNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students enrolled in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College.  Preference (in descending order) given to students with financial need, majoring in Environmental Science or Geography, female student or student from Pope, County, Arkansas.

JON KENNEDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For students enrolled in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College participating in TAG/URGE program with a minimum GPA of 3.5.

MONICA LUEBKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For a full-time Honors College student with a GPA of 3.5 or above. First preference given to female pre-law students. Second preference given to any pre-law student. If no pre-law student qualifies, consideration may be given to financial need.

MCCASTLAIN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students to increase their knowledge of different nations, languages, and cultures.

BOB MCCORMACK SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students.

GLENDA MIDDLETON SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students participating in Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs.

JESSICA PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For students enrolled in the Norbert O. Schedler Honors College with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Preference given to students majoring in Creative Writing or Theatre. Consideration given to financial need.

ROBINS-FERGUSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time Honors College students. Recipients shall demonstrate academic seriousness, discipline, and personal maturity.

NORBERT O. SCHEDLER HONORS COLLEGE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-times students in the Honors College with preference given to students with financial need.

SCHEDLER HONORS COLLEGE ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students participating in Travel Abroad Grants (TAG) and Undergraduate Research Grants for Education (URGE) programs.

SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL BANK ENDOWED STUDENT ASSISTANCE

For full-time rising junior students in the Honors College with a GPA of 3.5 or above. Financial need shall be strongly considered.

JACK A. STRICKLAND III HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

For Honors College students who are majoring in the sciences. Provides scholarships, internships, and research grants for deserving students.

 

CENTER FOR GLOBAL LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

NICOLE WABLE HATFIELD INTERNATIONAL STUDY SCHOLARSHIP

First preference given to students wishing to study abroad in France with 60 or more hours at UCA.  Requires cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.  For more information, contact (501) 450-3646.

GAY GARRIGAN MOORE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students participating in Education Abroad programs with at least 30 hours and minimum GPA of 3.0.

DAMBER AND MEENA SINGH TOMER INTERNATIONAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For international students studying at UCA on a student visa and/or children of U.S. immigrants (of any foreign origin) in a STEM related degree program, with preference given to females and undergraduate qualified students.  Students must have a positive recommendation from the chair or faculty of their respective departments.  Students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 , with preference given to sophomores and juniors.  For more information, contact (501) 450-3445.

 

VETERAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply, go to uca.edu/go/foundation-scholarships/.  For more information, contact (501) 852-2999.

TIDWELL VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have served in any branch of the U. S. military with a GPA of 2.75 or above.  Consideration may be given to financial need.

VETERAN’S DAY SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who have served in any branch of the U. S. military with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Students must be seeking a degree, be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of one semester at UCA.  Selection based on submitted essay and consideration may be given to financial need.

 

STAFF & DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

JEREMY DUPLESSIS UCA POLICE DEPARTMENT STUDENT ASSISTANCE

Applicants shall either be a full-time or part-time employee of the UCA Police Department or be a legal dependent of a full-time employee of the UCA Police Department.  Requires a high school or college GPA of 2.25 or above.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.  For more information, contact (501) 450-3111.

LILLY HARMON STAFF SENATE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time staff pursuing a degree in Technology, Math, Computer Science or MIS with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. The Lilly Harmon Staff Senate Scholarship was established in memory of long-time UCA employee, Lilly Harmon.

STAFF SENATE EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP

The Staff Senate Employee Scholarship was established by the UCA Staff Senate to assist full-time UCA staff employees pursuing a degree at UCA. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required for current students.

STAFF SENATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR DEPENDENTS

For dependents of full-time UCA staff who meet the eligibility criteria for the staff fee waiver as outlined in the staff handbook and are pursuing a degree at UCA. Dependent must be a full-time student in good academic standing with 30 hours or more and a GPA of 2.5 or above.

JOE A. AND VELMA STELL EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

First preference given to full-time students who work a minimum of 5 hours per week in the Physical Plant on the UCA campus.  Requires a high school GPA of 2.25 or above.  Second preference given to part-time students (minimum 6 credit hours) who work 5 hours anywhere on the UCA campus.  Consideration shall be given to financial need.  For more information, contact (501) 450-3197.

 

OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIPS

WILLIAM M. CLARK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen with strong preference given to graduating seniors of St. Joseph High School in Conway (Arkansas).  Selection based on student’s academic achievements, activities and GPA of 2.5 or above.  For more information, contact the St. Joseph High School counselor, (501) 329-5741.

FACULTY SCHOLARS

For rising junior, senior or graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence.  Junior or senior students shall enroll in 12 or more hours with a GPA of 3.0 or above.  Graduate students shall enroll in 6 or more hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.   Students shall demonstrate substantial initiative in and commitment to a social change project.  This may include: service-learning, community service organizations or projects, or volunteer service.

MISS UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time female students between the age of 18 and 25 years old who are presently enrolled in 12 or more hours at UCA with a GPA of 2.5 or above.  Students must meet all of the application criteria, participate in Miss UCA competition and be selected by the committee.  To apply, visit https://www.missuca.org/forms.html

STUDENT ORIENTATION STAFF (SOS) SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time or part-time undergraduate students who are currently serving on the Student Orientation Staff (SOS). Recipients shall have completed one year of service in this program. Requires a GPA of 3.0 or above and special consideration will be given to students with financial need.

TOAD SUCK DAZE SCHOLARSHIP

For full-time students who graduated from a Faulkner County (Arkansas) high school, with preference given to entering freshmen.  Selection based on academic performance, activity in providing volunteer community service with non-profit organizations, and financial need.  For more information, contact the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce at (501) 327-7788 or https://www.toadsuck.org/education.