The University of Central Arkansas recently announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund aimed at assisting students studying in the College of Business.
The Conque Family Scholarship Fund was established by UCA Head Football Coach Clint Conque and his wife, Angele.
?Athletics is a big part of our life, obviously, but so is academics, and we wanted to show that by establishing a scholarship to benefit the academic side of the university. We chose to support students studying in the College of Business because our oldest son earned a degree from that college, and wanted to show our appreciation for the education he received. This was our way of giving back and we?re proud to support UCA?s Centennial Campaign,? Angele said.
“I am grateful to Coach Conque and his family for setting up the Conque scholarship,” said UCA President Lu Hardin. “This sends a strong message from our football coach about the value of academic success.”
The Conques give annually to the fund and plan to endow the scholarship. Once the fund reaches endowment level, it will be permanently established with the UCA Foundation and only the interest from the gift will be used for support.
Until the fund reaches the endowment level, the Conques are annually awarding a $1,000 scholarship. ?While we are excited about endowing our scholarship, we also wanted to give students some assistance as quickly as possible. That?s why we decided to go ahead and award the scholarship while we build the endowment,? Angele said.
The Conque?s hope others will support their efforts to endow the scholarship fund. ?It would be so great if some of the former players decided to join us in building up this scholarship fund. I think it is a great opportunity to give back,? Angele continued.
?I am grateful for Coach Conque, Angele and the boys? support of the College of Business and especially their commitment to UCA?s first capital campaign,? said Vice President of Advancement and Development Kelley Erstine.
For more information on donating to the Conque Family Scholarship Fund, contact the UCA Foundation at (501) 450-5288 or toll free 1-800-981-4426.
