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2017 - 2018SCHOLARSHIPS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 2

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS 9

COLLEGE, DEPARTMENT & PROGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS

• COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 11

• COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 13

• COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATION 14

• COLLEGE OF HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 16

• NORBERT O. SCHEDLER HONORS COLLEGE 19

• INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT 19

• COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS 19

• COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS 21

SPECIAL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIPS

• UCA STAFF & DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIPS 22

• VETERANS SERVICES 23

• OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIPS 24

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F OUNDATION SCHOL ARSHIPS

To apply for Foundation and Alumni Association scholarships, visit uca.edu/go/foundation-scholarships. Applications are available January 9, 2017; deadline to apply is March 10, 2017. For questions and additional information please call (501) 450-3650.

KENNETH W. ABRAMS/PAUL W. KIMBR OUGH ENDOWMENT

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

AL G (ARKL A/CENTERPOINT) SCHOL ARSHIP

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

D. RICHARD ARNOLD/C ONWAY C ORPORATION SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

DR. B OB AND JANIS PUR TLE BANIS TER SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music or science. Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

CHARLES AND N ADINE BAUM SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

ELIZABETH BAILEY BENT ON SCHOL ARSHIP

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 BR O THERS BIG SIS TERS OF CENTRAL ARKANS AS SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

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HERBY BRANSCUM, JR. SCHOL ARSHIP

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

BURDICK/MCALIS TER SCHOL ARSHIP

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

T OM BURNETT LEADERSHIP SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

GL ADYS CHASEY LEADERSHIP SCHOL ARSHIP

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

C ONQUE FAMILY SCHOL ARSHIP

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

C ONWAY CANCER F OUNDATION

For full-time students with a GPA of 2.75 or above. First preference given to students who have been a patient or who have a family member treated by Conway Hematology Oncology. Second preference given to students pursing a degree within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences. Consideration may be given to financial need.

WILL C OUNT S JOURN ALISM SCHOL ARSHIP

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

MELISS A A . C OUR T WAY SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

T OM C OUR T WAY ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP

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

CR OW/WHITE EDUCATION FUND

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

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White family. Second preference shall be given to students who reside in Phillips or Faulkner County (Arkansas).

JAMES R. AND ELIZABETH S T OUT DAILEY SCHOL ARSHIP

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 SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students who are U. S. citizens born in Arkansas with an ACT score 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.

DIXIE BAND CAMP SCHOL ARSHIP

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

GRAYDON AND B ONNIE BEARDEN DODSON SCHOL ARSHIP

For sophomores, juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.25 or above who demonstrate strong financial need. Recipient shall be a student who has completed the requirements from an Arkansas high school or if home schooled is a resident of Arkansas.

DOLL ARS F OR SCHOL ARS SCHOL ARSHIP

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

J IMMY AND CLEDA DRIFT WOOD SCHOL ARSHIP

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

FAYDEAN DUNEVANT SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time female African American students who are residents of Faulkner County 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 cumu-lative GPA of 3.0 or above.

BILL AND BENEVA FARRIS SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time Faulkner County students with a GPA of 2.75 or above who manifest academic seriousness and discipline; demonstrate sound moral character and personal maturity. Consideration may be given to financial need.

H. M. F IRES T ONE & FAMILY SCHOL ARSHIP

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

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JOHN M. G ARNER AND B OBBIE G ARNER FL OYD SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students with preference given to Wynn 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.

DONIS W. F ORD MEMORIAL B OOK SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

F OUNDATION GENERAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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

R OBER T W. “B OB” G ATES SCHOL ARSHIP

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 GPA of 2.5 or above. Consideration may be given to financial need. For more information, contact (501) 450-3111.

BETT Y SUE C OWGER GEOR GE SCHOL ARSHIP

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

DR. WILLIE HARDIN SCHOL ARSHIP

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. SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students who have completed 60 or more credit 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. HARPER AND S ARAH “S ALLY” REYNOLDS HARPER SCHOL ARSHIP

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

HAR VEY/MIT CHELL-FIRS T PRESBY TERIAN CHUR CH SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

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VIR GINIA L OVELL HIGHT OWER SCHOL ARSHIP

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

J IM AND KAY HINKLE SCHOL ARSHIP

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

ANGEL A FRENCH HOFFMANS MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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

HOLL OWAY/HICKS SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

R OS AMOND HUGHES MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

GINI INGRAM SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

CARR OLL D. JONES SCHOL ARSHIP

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

DON KING/SIGMA TAU G AMMA SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students with 60 or more completed semester hours with a GPA of 2.5 or above. The recipient shall demonstrate leadership to the fraternity and the university. The recipient shall be a member in good standing with the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity.

DEREK LEWIS ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

JOHN AND REBECCA L USK SCHOL ARSHIP

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

AAR ON B. MACKEY SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time African American students who have been accepted into

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the athletic or communication program at UCA. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and an ACT score of 18 or above. Consideration may be given to financial need.

JOSEPH NORMAN MANLEY SCHOL ARSHIP

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

CAR OLYN MANN SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

CAR OLYN MANN ENDOWED MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen who are Arkansas residents and in good academic standing. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

CAR OLYN MANN “EAS T” INITIATIVE SCHOL ARSHIP

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

R OBER T M. MCL AUCHLIN GRADUATE EDUCATION MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

For 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, school and community involvement, and financial need.

XZIN MCNEAL ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP

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 SCHOL ARSHIP

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 SCHOL ARSHIP

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 score 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 MONT GOMERY SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen who are graduates of Arkansas High School in Texarkana (Arkansas). Preference shall be given to students

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from Arkansas High School. Second preference shall be given to any high school student from Texarkana (Arkansas). Selection based on ACT score of 24 or above and high school GPA of 2.75 or above. Consideration may be given to financial need.

PAUL AND KIMBERLY MOORE SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time entering freshmen or non-traditional students with financial need and GPA of 2.5 or above. First preference given to First Presbyterian Church of Conway members and Conway Cradle Care participants.

R OBIN NIX SCHOL ARSHIP

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 SCHOL ARSHIP

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 graduates. Selection shall be based on financial need, potential and academic performance.

W. E . AND IRENE K. PENNING T ON SCHOL ARSHIP

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

FRED AND LILLIAN PETRUCELLI SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

PHI L AMBDA CHI/CASEY KECK SCHOL ARSHIP

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

DELMA JO PRINCE SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

MARIE AND WALTER SCHAFFHAUSER SCHOL ARSHIP

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

JAMES W. AND PEGGY SCHNEIDER SCHOL ARSHIP

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 SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time female, junior, senior or graduate students with financial need and a GPA of 2.50 or above. Preference (in descending order) given to the following: students of American Indian descent majoring in elementary education, psychology, or counseling.

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TEMPLET ON SCHOL ARSHIP

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

JOHN AND BETT Y WARD SCHOL ARSHIP

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

MAURICE WEBB ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students majoring in history or education who have completed 30 hours or more with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

EUGENE AND HAZEL WEIR EDUCATION AL TRUS T

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

FARRIS W. AND ANN BRANDON WOMACK SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

AL UMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOL ARSHIPS

For more information, contact (501) 450-3130 or (501) 450-3650.

HANK ADAMS SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a declared major, who are U. S. citizens and in good academic standing. Must have completed 12 credit hours or more at UCA and be a legal Arkansas resident or the child/grandchild of a former UCA student who has received a degree or has completed a minimum of 60 hours at UCA. Preference given to students who do not qualify or receive any academic scholarships and those who do not qualify for need-based grants. Selection based on financial need and academic performance.

AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time African American students who are entering freshmen with an ACT score of 21 or above and a high school GPA of 2.75 or above. First preference shall be given to recent high school graduates who are residents of Ashley, Drew, Union, Desha, Phillips, Chicot, St. Francis or Jefferson County. Second preference shall be given to students who are residents of Arkansas. Selection based on academic performance, financial need, and 200-300 word essay explaining what impact the recipient will have on the African American culture at UCA.

AL UMNI GENERAL SCHOL ARSHIP AND ENDOWMENT

For full-time undergraduate students with 60 credit hours or more

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completed at UCA and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Selection based on financial need and essay explaining why you chose your field of study and what leadership and/or academic services you have demonstrated at UCA. A recommendation letter from a UCA staff or faculty member must be submitted attesting to your leadership and/or academic services to UCA.

MAR VIN BISHOP MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 60 or more credit hours and are Arkansas residents. First preference given to Cherokee descendants. Requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Selection based on academic performance and consideration may be given to financial need.

HAR VEY A . BUFFAL O SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students with a minimum of 12 credit hours completed at UCA and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Applicants with 24 or more credit hours completed at UCA will be given first consideration. Selection based on financial need and academic performance.

DAVID AND L AURA GRIMES SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

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. First preference given to descendants of David and Laura Grimes and their siblings. Selection based on academic performance and financial need.

B. A . LEWIS GRADUATE SCHOL ARSHIPS

For full-time students who have sufficient credit toward a bachelor’s degree at UCA and have been accepted into the UCA graduate school or students who have completed 6 graduate hours or more at UCA with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. Selection based on academic performance.

DOR O THY L ONG SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who are majoring in mathematics or within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Requires cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and completion of 60 or more credit hours at UCA. Selection based on academic performance, financial need.

H. L . MINT ON SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who are U. S. citizens and have completed 60 or more credit hours at UCA. Must be a legal Arkansas resident or the child/grandchild of a former UCA student or UCA graduate. Selection based on financial need and academic perfor-mance.

JAN A . NEWC OMER AFA ENDOWMENT FUND

For students who are current members of the Association of Future Alumni (AFA) and in good academic standing. Consideration may

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be given to financial need.

JOHN C. R OHWEDER SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

For full-time undergraduate students who have completed 30 or more credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above. First preference given to non-traditional students majoring in writing or pursuing a degree within the College of Fine Arts and Communication. Selec-tion based on academic performance and submitted essay. Consideration may be given to financial need.

SIL AS AND MARY SNOW SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students who are U. S. citizens and have completed 60 or more credit hours at UCA with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above. Must be a legal Arkansas resident, the child or the grandchild of a former UCA student or UCA graduate. Selection based on academic performance.

SULL ARDS FAMILY SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

For full-time undergraduate or graduate students who have completed 60 credit hours or more; 30 of those hours must have been completed in the UCA College of Education and who plan to teach. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and be a child/grandchild of a parent or grandparent of a UCA graduate. Selection based on financial need.

UCA LICENSE PL ATE PR OGRAM SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students who are the child/grandchild of a UCA graduate and have completed 60 credit hours or more at UCA with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Selection based on academic performance and essay explaining why you chose your field of study and what leadership and/or academic services you have demonstrated at UCA. A recommendation letter from a UCA staff or faculty member must be submitted attesting to your leadership and/or academic services to UCA.

DR. JOE AND CHARLENE WALTHALL SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

For full-time students pursuing a degree in special education or early childhood education. Requires a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above and completion of 60 credit hours or more. Selection based on academic performance. Consideration may be given to financial need.

C OLLEGE, DEPAR TMENT & PR OGRAM SPECIFIC SCHOL ARSHIPS

See below for application criteria.

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

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BKD (BAIRD, KUR TZ, & DOBSON), LLP ACC OUNTING EDUCATION

For full-time Master of Accountancy students with a GPA of 3.0 or above in the program with no grades below a B.

FR OS T, PLL C SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

HUDSON , CISNE & C OMPANY LL C

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

J . L AVON MOR T ON & BRENDA YELVING T ON SCHOL ARSHIP

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

JPMS C OX, PLL C SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

FRED AND L OUISE MALPICA SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

DONN A S. S TEPHENS ACC OUNTING SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

S TEPHEN BELL ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students pursuing a Master of Accountancy and showing progress towards a degree in the College of Business. Students must provide a personal statement.

THOMAS & THOMAS ENDOWED SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time junior students majoring in accounting who are U. S. citizens with a GPA of 3.2 or above.

INSURANCE & RISK MAN AGEMENTFor more information, contact (501) 852-2360.

BRUMBEL OW INSURANCE SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

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

CBA INSURANCE & RISK MAN AGEMENT SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in insurance and risk management.

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Requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

S TEPHEN L. S TRANGE, SR. EXCELLENCE IN INSURANCE SCHOL ARSHIP

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

MARKETING & MAN AGEMENTFor more information, contact (501) 450-3149.

BAR T OS FAMILY SCHOL ARSHIP

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

WENDELL FLEMIS TER MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

O THER SCHOL ARSHIPSFor more information, contact (501) 450-3106.

DR. LINDA L. BEENE TRANSFER SCHOL ARSHIP

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 join 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 given to financial need.

HOMER LEE S AUNDERS SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONFor 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.

• Joseph V. Arn Business Teacher Education Scholarship• Robert A. and Edna Bandy Scholarship• Rose A. Berry Scholarship• Betty J. Courtway Scholarship• Craftsman’s Guild Scholarship• G.A. and Jean Davidson Scholarship• Mary Jane Fortier Memorial Distinguished Scholars Fund• Father Lachowsky Assembly/1073 Fourth

Degree Knights of Columbus Scholarship

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• Harold and Sue Love Special Education Fund• Degree Knights of Columbus Scholarship• Frank and Hattie Harrin Scholarship• Mignon Newbern Scholarship• Clarence and Frances Perkins Memorial Scholarship• Hazel Ward Phillips Scholarship• Gladys Sachse Scholarship• Myrtle Lee Selig Scholarship• Mary K. Stewart Scholarship• Tommie Sue Anthony Fellowship for

the Education of the Gifted Fund• Katrina Reed Wilcox Scholarship

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS & COMMUNICATIONAR TWith 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.

DORRIS CUR TIS SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in art.

YVONNE DIS TERHEFT MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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

GEOR GE HARR OD MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

For “Outstanding Art Student” of the year.

GENE HATFIELD AR T SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

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

WINDG ATE F OUNDATION SCHOL ARSHIP

• For entering students majoring in art. Selection based on talent and financial need. The application form is available on the Department of Art website. Go to uca.edu/art, select “Students,” then select “Prospective Students” and scroll down to Windgate Scholarship.

• 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.

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MUSICFor more information, contact (501) 450-5750.

N ADINE BAUM MUSIC SCHOL ARSHIP

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

HOMER A . BR OWN BAND SCHOL ARSHIP

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

S AM DRIGGERS PIANO SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time piano majors.

VIR GINIA SUE EVANS MUSIC SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in elementary music education.

CARL F ORSBER G OR CHES TRA SCHOL ARSHIP

For an outstanding orchestra member.

GRIFFITH SCHOL ARSHIP

For outstanding piano majors in the Department of Music.

HOWARD GR O TH VOCAL PERF ORMANCE AWARD

Selection based on academic performance and vocal performance audition.

BRANDON KYLE HAWK SCHOL ARSHIP

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

CLITUS E. IVIE MEMORIAL BAND SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

PAUL AND VALERIE KLIPSCH MUSIC SCHOL ARSHIP

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 L ANGS T ON BAND SCHOL ARSHIP

For an outstanding UCA band student.

WILLIAM MCG AHA SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in music.

S TELL A B OYLE SMITH PIANO SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate students majoring in piano with a GPA of 2.5 or above and are Arkansas residents.

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ELLEN THOMAS MUSIC SCHOL ARSHIP

For students majoring in music.

FRANCES BURKE THOMAS TRUMPET SCHOL ARSHIP

For students majoring in music.

FILM, THEATRE & CREATIVE WRITINGFor more information, contact (501) 450-5092.

JAMES BRIDGES PERF ORMING AR T S SCHOL ARSHIP

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

WILLIAM C. PL UMMER SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time UCA 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.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESCOMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERSFor more information, contact (501) 450-3176.

MAR THA ANDERSON SCHOL ARSHIP

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 SCIENCETo apply, go to uca.edu/go/foundation-scholarships or for more information, contact (501) 450-5704.

DR. BETT Y S WIFT SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESFor students pursuing a course of study within the Family & Consumer Sciences department. Go to uca.edu/go/facssholarships for specific criteria and to apply. For more information, contact (501) 450-5950 or visit the department office in McAlister Hall.

• Adams/Lindsay/Webb (A.L.W.) Scholarship• Georg Andersen Interior Design Scholarship• Cecily Coffelt-Bullard Endowed Scholarship• Grace Phelps DuPree Endowed Scholarship

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• Martha Stone Harding Endowed Scholarship• Dr. Mary Harlan Scholarship• Mary Ann and Andrew Hiegel Endowed Scholarship• Dr. Roy C. and Dollie Randleman Holl Endowed Scholarship• National Wallcovering Interior Design Scholarship• Emily Oates Scholarship• Dr. Nina Roofe Nutrition Scholarship• Nina Russ Endowed Scholarship• Connie Westbrook Scholarship

HEALTH SCIENCESFor more information, contact (501) 450-3194.

AR VIL W. BURKS HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time senior or graduate students enrolled in a health education degree program. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

DR. EMOGENE WALMSLEY F OX SCHOL ARSHIP

For a full-time senior or graduate student currently enrolled in a health education degree program. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

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

ASHCRAFT NURSING SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

For senior nursing students from an underrepresented minority (racial, ethnic and/or gender minority). Student must be in good academic standing. Unlicensed and articulating RN and LPNs are eligible.

CL ARA M. F ORSBER G NURSING SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate junior or senior students in the nursing curriculum. Requires cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above, demonstration of professional characteristics, and good academic standing in the Department of Nursing. Preference may be given to students receiving no other UCA funded scholarships.

CRYS TAL V. CRAWF ORD SCHOL ARSHIP FUND

For female students majoring in nursing with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Financial need shall be considered.

SUZANNE HAR VEY NURSING GRADUATE SCHOL ARSHIP

For graduate nursing students who have graduated from an Arkansas high school.

HAWK -MCCASLIN SCHOL ARSHIP

For nursing students in the MSN program at UCA. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

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LINDA VAIL HOLBER T NURSING SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students in the nursing curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

JOHNELLE DEBUSK HUNT NURSING FELL OW SHIP

For graduate fellowships to nursing students in the MSN program at UCA. Students shall serve as a clinical laboratory instructor and shall provide clinical supervision for students in the BSN program.

L AURETTA KOENIGSEDER NURSING SCHOL ARSHIP

For a full-time junior or senior majoring in nursing. Student must be in good academic standing and display quality nursing care and professionalism. Financial need shall be considered.

BETT Y MAR TIN NURSING SCHOL ARSHIP

For a nursing student accepted into the UCA Nursing program with

a GPA of 3.0 or above. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

BARBARA HARPE N ABHOLZ NURSING SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time undergraduate junior or senior students enrolled in the nursing curriculum and in good academic standing. First preference given to a single parent; selection shall be based on financial need.

PHYSICAL THERAPYFor more information, contact (501) 450-5548.

CHARL O TTE MILL S FANT MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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

JOE C. F INNELL PHYSICAL THERAPY SCHOL ARSHIP

For second or third year physical therapy students. Selection based on need, academic performance, cooperation and potential.

MADELINE ANN GRUBBS SCHOL ARSHIP

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

THOMAS M. MEADOW S SCHOL ARSHIP

For students majoring in physical therapy with a GPA of 2.75 or above. Consideration shall be given to financial need.

PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELINGFor more information, contact (501) 450-5410.

RICHARD ALLEN SC O TT PSYCHOL OGY/C OUNSELING SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in psychology with recipient selected by faculty. To apply, go to uca.edu/psycology/scott-award.

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NORBERT O. SCHEDLER HONORS COLLEGEThese 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.

• Michael Bell Honors College Scholarship• Charles Blachly Memorial Honors College Scholarship• James E. and Madge Wade Clayton Scholarship • Evelyn Schaffhauser Duff Scholarship • Jeff and Patsy Farris Honors College Scholarship • Ferguson-Robins Honors College Scholarship• Virginia Guffey Honors College Scholarship• Monica Luebker Memorial Scholarship• McCastlain International Studies Scholarship• Honors College Scholarship • Bob McCormack Scholarship• Glenda Middleton Scholarship • Schedler Honors College Scholarship • Simmons First National Bank Student Assistance • Jack Strickland Memorial Honors College Scholarship

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTNIC OLE WABLE HATFIELD INTERN ATION AL S TUDY SCHOL ARSHIP

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

DAMBER SINGH T OMER AND MEEN A SINGH T OMER INTERN ATION AL SCHOL ARSHIP

For male or female international students or children of U.S. immigrants, and female U. S. citizens. Preference given to junior computer science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or above. For alternate award possibility, undergraduate and graduate students (meeting the above nationality/citizenship/gender guidelines) who are majoring in computer science, mathematics, information systems, biology, chemistry or physics are also encouraged to apply. For more information, contact (501) 450-3445.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSENGLISHFor more information, contact (501) 450-5100.

EUGENE NOLTE SCHOL ARSHIP

For the “Outstanding Student in English.” Awarded to a junior with a

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GPA of 3.0 or above for senior year.

WILLIAMS/ARNOLD SCHOL ARSHIP

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

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

READNOUR FAMILY SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time graduate students who have been accepted into the history graduate program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. Selection shall be based on financial need and academic performance.

LANGUAGES, LINGUISTICS, LITERATURES & CULTURESFor more information, contact (501) 852-2064.

ADC OCK S TUDY ABR OAD SCHOL ARSHIP

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 and/or anequivalent 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.

R OBER T AND CAR OL ADC OCK SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students to study outside the U. S. who are majoring or minoring in a foreign language with plans to teach. Student must be enrolled in an academic course of study during time of their travel.

PHILOSPHY & RELIGIONMEHL PHIL OSOPHY & RELIGION SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time seniors majoring in philosophy and/or religious studies with a GPA of 3.0 of above. Consideration shall be given to financial need. For more information, contact (501) 450-3179.Pre-LawJUDGE WOODY MURRAY MEMORIAL PRE-L AW SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSLEE B. AND WILL A BELLE SPENCER SCHOL ARSHIP

For a full-time junior or senior student majoring in one of the following:

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• Physical Education or Psychology (College of Health and Behavioral Sciences)

• English, History, Philosophy or Religion, Political Science, Sociology, or World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (College of Liberal Arts)

Selection based on academic excellence, leadership, community service, and involvement in school activities. Consideration may be given to financial need. For more information, contact (501) 450-3167.

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICSCHEMISTRYFor more information, contact (501) 852-8282.

E. E . C ORDREY SCHOL ARSHIP

For entering freshmen planning to major in chemistry.

COMPUTER SCIENCEFor more information, contact (501) 450-3401.

C OMPUTER SCIENCE S TUDENT SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students majoring in computer science. Financial need may be considered.

RICHARD AND TERRI HARPER JORDAN SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time female students seeking a degree in computer science with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. Financial need may be considered.

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

CHARLES AND L URENE JOLLY SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time graduate students (first preference) or undergraduate junior or senior students who are majoring in mathematics education and plan 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 SCHOL ARSHIP

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

JACK S TAGGS SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

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PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYFor more information, contact (501) 450-5900.

O. M. PRINCE PHYSICS AND AS TR ONOMY DEPAR TMENT SCHOL ARSHIP

For entering freshmen majoring in physics. Selection based on academic performance.

HEATHER WOOLVER T ON MEMORIAL SCHOL ARSHIP

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

JOE E . AND CADA RUSSELL SCHOL ARSHIP

For pre-dental students with a GPA of 3.6 or above. Selection based on scholarly ability. Consideration given to financial need.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPSFor more information, contact (501) 450-3199.

EMMETT AND JUDIETH PREUITT SCHOL ARSHIP

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 DAL SKE SCIENCE S TUDENT SCHOL ARSHIP

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 . S T O TT S SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

WILL ARD & PAT WALKER BACHEL OR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOL ARSHIP

Eligible students are those pursuing degrees 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. Consideration may be given to financial need.

SPECIAL INTERES T SCHOL ARSHIPS

See below for application criteria.

UCA S TAFF & DEPENDENT SCHOL ARSHIPS

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JEREMY DUPLESSIS UCA POLICE DEPAR TMENT S TUDENT ASSIS TANCE SCHOL ARSHIP

Applicants shall either work in the UCA Police Department or be a legal dependent of a full-time employee of the UCA Police Department with 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.

FACULT Y SCHOL ARS SCHOL ARSHIP

For entering freshmen with a high school GPA of 3.25 or above. Selection based on academic performance, letters of recom-mendation and submitted essay. For more information, go to uca.edu/facultysenate/faculty-senate-links

LILLY HARMON S TAFF SEN ATE SCHOL ARSHIP

One Lilly Harmon Staff Senate Scholarship will be awarded by the UCA Staff Senate to assist a full-time staff employee in pursuing a degree at UCA. The Lilly Harmon Staff Senate Scholarship was established in memory of long-time UCA employee, Lilly Harmon. Preference will be given to full-time staff pursuing a degree in technology, math, computer science or MIS. Visit uca.edu/staffsenate/scholarships to apply.

S TAFF SEN ATE EMPL OYEE SCHOL ARSHIP

The Staff Senate Employee Scholarship was established by the UCA Staff Senate to assist full-time UCA staff employees pursuing a degree at UCA. GPA of 2.25 or above is required for current students. Visit uca.edu/staffsenate/scholarships to apply.

S TAFF SEN ATE SCHOL ARSHIP F OR DEPENDENT S OF UCA S TAFF

This scholarship is awarded for dependents of full-time UCA staff employees 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 and must have completed 30 hours or more of college credit. A GPA of 2.5 or above is required. Visit uca.edu/staffsenate/scholarships to apply.

JOE A . AND VELMA S TELL EDUCATION AL SCHOL ARSHIP

For full-time students who work a minimum of 5 hours per week in the UCA Physical Plant department. Requires a high school GPA of 2.25 or above and consideration shall be given to financial need. For more information, contact (501) 450-5388.

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

TIDWELL VETERANS SCHOL ARSHIP

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.

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VETERANS DAY SCHOL ARSHIP

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 term at UCA. Selection based on submitted essay and consideration may be given to financial need.

OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST SCHOLARSHIPSWILLIAM M. CL ARK SCHOL ARSHIP

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

PHI SIGMA EPSIL ON AND PHI SIGMA KAPPA AL UMNI SCHOL ARSHIP

For students who are members or associates in good standing of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Selection based on academic performance, community service, financial need, and a GPA of 2.5 or above. Preference given to undergraduates. Go to ucaphisigalumni.com for application information.

T OAD SUCK DAZE SCHOL ARSHIP

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

UCA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

CHANGING LIVES

$943,124

550

307

$9 MILLION

Last year, the UCA Foundation awarded more than $943,124 in scholarships to deserving students.

The UCA Foundation awarded 244 named scholarships to 550 students last year.

The UCA Foundation has 307 named scholarship funds.

The UCA Foundation has awarded over $9 million in scholarships to date.

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