The University of Central Arkansas unveiled its new collegiate license plate and recognized scholarship donors during the UCA Foundation Scholarship Reception on Oct. 7 at McCastlain Hall.
Donors met with students who received a private scholarship this academic year. There were 283 privately funded scholarships, totaling more than $426,000.
“I want to compliment the Alumni Association for the role they play in this important process,” said Shelley Mehl, vice president of advancement. “The Alumni Association awards seven other scholarships. In celebration of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the UCA Alumni Association, they have initiated a fund raising campaign to fully endow the remaining four scholarships.”
UCA President Allen C. Meadors thanked the donors for their generosity.
“This is always an exciting and rewarding event, where our scholarship recipients have the opportunity to meet the wonderful individuals who have made their scholarships a reality,” he said.
University officials also revealed the new UCA license plate during the reception. The new license plate displays the revamped athletic logo.
More than 85% of the proceeds from the license plates go directly to fund academic scholarships for deserving students.
“This is an excellent partnership with the state of Arkansas,” Meadors said. “Our alums and friends can show their UCA pride by purchasing Bear plates and help fund scholarships for our students.”
The UCA License Plate Program Scholarship is a great way to promote UCA and to help a legacy student, Mehl said.
The UCA License Plate Program Scholarship is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and who is child or grandchild of a UCA graduate. Each applicant must have demonstrated leadership and service and submit a 250-300 word essay explaining their choice of field of study.
Fourteen recipients were awarded scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Officials hope to see an increase in purchases of the license plates, which would provide more scholarships to students.
The UCA license plate can be purchased through any Arkansas Revenue Office. The UCA Foundation receives $25 from each plate purchased. The purchase of the plate is recognized as a tax-deductible contribution.
For more information about donating to the UCA Foundation, call (501) 450-5288.
