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UCA Foundation, Inc.

UCA Foundation

About

The UCA Foundation, Inc. is a private corporation non-profit existing solely to benefit the University. Foundation funds come from the UCA phonathon, direct mail and personal contact with donors. The forerunner to the foundation, the UCA Endowment and Trust Fund, was created in 1977 as a public charity. In 1981, it became the UCA Foundation, Inc., a non‑profit corporation classified as a public charity.

2015.10.6-0574Scholarships

The UCA Foundation provides a privately funded scholarship program that offers additional educational opportunities to UCA students. Scholarships and awards made possible by private gifts for students attending the University of Central Arkansas vary considerably in dollar value and criteria, reflecting the donor’s gift and interests. Applications are now open for the 2017-2018 academic year!

Faculty Grants

Each semester, the Foundation awards grants to faculty for programs that enhance learning opportunities at UCA. These grants, generally in amounts less than $3,000, are intended to encourage creative programs that may serve as “seeds” for future programs and provide for deserving programs and activities.

Contact Kathy Carroll, Foundation Administrator, at 501-450-5288 or 800-981-4426 for further information.

Mission

To further the goals of the University of Central Arkansas by securing and carefully managing private funds for the support of the University

Purpose

The Foundation solicits and manages endowment funds for scholarships, University programs, buildings, and funds for current operating needs of the Foundation and the University.