The University of Arkansas

Guide to Entering Freshman Scholarships

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Eligibility Criteria

High school seniors must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for Arkansas Alumni Association scholarships:

  • Cumulative high school grade point average of 3.60
  • Composite ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1090 (verbal+math); superscores are accepted
  • Successful admission to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for the 2010-2011 academic year

NOTE:  Students receiving UA Prestigious Fellowships and Chancellor’s Scholarships will not be considered for Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships. Out-of-state students who have been awarded Non-Resident Tuition Waivers ARE ELIGIBLE to apply for Alumni Scholarships.

Available Scholarships

Qualified students who submit a complete Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship Application will automatically be considered for the following awards:

Application Procedure

 Read all application materials carefully. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

  • Application Closed until October 15, 2010
  • Fill out main application and 4 accompanying forms (leadership, honors, volunteerism and work experience)
  • Compose 2 page essay on the following topic: What sets you apart from the other 500 Arkansas Alumni Association scholarship applicants?
  • Provide your references with the link to fill out the Arkansas Alumni Association Recommendation Form (http://www.arkansasalumni.org/scholarships/reference). References will complete the form, place it in a sealed envelope and return it to the applicant.
  • Obtain official copy of 7th semester transcript
  • Place all application materials in one envelope and mail to the Arkansas Alumni Association

Deadline

The Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship application is currently closed. Applications will become available around October 15, 2010.

Questions

Please refer to our Scholarship Application FAQ page for answers to common questions.  For additional assistance, contact Robin January at 479-575-6391 or scholarships@arkansasalumni.org