FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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SCHOLARSHIPS

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, awards over 5,000 scholarships totaling more than $14 million for her students each year. This total does not include funds that support such external scholarships held by UA students as Governor's Scholarships or Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships. Scholarships funded by the University fall into two broad categories: academic scholarships and special interest/skills scholarships.

Academic scholarships are either general University scholarships or those awarded by a specific academic area (college, department, or program). The general scholarships are awarded to new students by the Office of Academic Scholarships in conjunction with the University Scholarship Review Committee. Scholarships that are more specific are awarded to upper-class students whose scholastic performance at the University serves as a criterion for the awards. Special skill and interest scholarships are awarded to new or continuing students on the basis of skills and performance in music (including band) and athletics, or on the basis of an interest in a military career (Army and Air Force scholarships). Information about scholarship opportunities at the University is available from the Office of Academic Scholarships. Students may also obtain specific information about scholarship opportunities from the University departments that award them. The following listing of scholarship programs is provided to demonstrate the scope of scholarship opportunities at the University of Arkansas. Space in this catalog does not permit an all-inclusive listing.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW STUDENTS
Academic Scholarships

The Bodenhamer Foundation, acting through its trustee, Lee Bodenhamer (BSBA 1957, MBA 1961), established the Bodenhamer Fellowships in the fall of 1998. The Bodenhamer Fellowships, among the most competitive and prestigious scholarships in the nation, encourage Arkansas' brightest and best high school students to pursue any course of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree at the University of Arkansas. Bodenhamer Fellows will receive up to $48,000 for four years of study or up to $60,000 for five years if the student is pursuing an accredited five-year bachelor's degree program. To apply for the Bodenhamer Fellowships visit the following web site: <http://pigtrail.uark.edu/depts/chancellor/bodenhamer/>. For information call 575-4464 or e-mail <bhamer@uark.edu>.

A limited number of academic scholarships also are awarded to entering freshmen and transfer students. Selection criteria include national test scores (ACT or SAT), grade-point average, National Merit or National Achievement recognition, quality and quantity of courses taken, and other pertinent factors.

UA ScholarshipsGeneral Information

The following regulations govern the general University scholarships described below:

1. February 15 is the scholarship deadline for entering freshmen and March 15 for entering transfer students. An applicant must be admitted to the University by the above mentioned deadline to be considered for these scholarships.

2. An "entering freshman" is defined as a student who has not enrolled in another post-secondary institution in a fall or spring semester following graduation from high school.

3. Eligibility for renewal of Chancellor's and general University scholarships is determined at the end of the spring semester each "year." For this purpose, a "year" is defined as an academic year composed of summer sessions, fall semester, and spring semester, in this order.

4. These scholarships are generally awarded per academic year to cover the fall and spring terms, up to an eight-semester maximum. Renewal criteria are evaluated every two semesters.

5. A student who is placed on academic warning forfeits his or her scholarship effective the semester of academic warning.

Chancellor's Scholarships

There are three levels of Chancellor's Scholarships, which are applied toward tuition, fees, and room and board (double occupancy) in designated residence halls. Chancellor's Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

• The Chancellor's Merit Scholarship, for National Merit or Achievement finalists who designate the University of Arkansas as their first-choice institution to the Merit or Achievement organization;
  
  
• The Chancellor's Distinguished Governor's Scholarships, for Arkansas residents who apply and qualify for the Arkansas Distinguished Governor's Scholarship; and
  
  
• The Chancellor's Scholarship: Consideration will be given to students in the top 5% of the University's applicant pool and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and examples of community service.

Scholarships, Grants, and Other Awards for Non-Resident Students

See Appendix A.

Non-Resident Tuition Grant

The Non-Resident Tuition Grant is for entering freshmen from neighboring states with a 3.0 or higher GPA and a minimum 24 ACT/1090 SAT test score. This award will pay the out-of-state tuition differential. Neighboring states include Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Please contact the Office of Academic Scholarships at 575-4464 for more information.

COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The following college and departmental scholarships are available to entering freshmen at the University of Arkansas. Complete addresses and phone numbers of the colleges, schools, or departments listed below can be found in the respective college or school sections of this catalog.

School of Architecture

Herbert Thomas Memorial Academic Scholarship is available to an entering freshman with outstanding high school records and ACT (or SAT) scores. This scholarship carries an annual stipend of $1,750. It is renewable annually to the recipient who maintains a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in either the Bachelor of Architecture degree program or the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree program and makes satisfactory progress toward the degree. (Recipients must carry a minimum of fourteen hours of work each semester.) Upon graduation or forfeiture by the recipient, another scholarship is awarded.

Mary Pipkin Johnson Memorial Scholarship is available to a freshman entering the School of Architecture in the amount of $2,250. This funding is based on high school performance and promise of professional ability. The scholarship continues as long as the recipient in the architecture or landscape architecture program maintains a 3.00 grade-point average. Upon graduation or forfeiture by the recipient, another scholarship is awarded.

Professional Advisory Board Freshman Scholarship. The recipient of this award is chosen by past academic success. He or she must show promise as a future professional in the field of architecture. It is open to a student interested in either architecture or landscape architecture in the amount of $1,000.

J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences offers many outstanding scholarship opportunities. Collectively, Fulbright's 19 departments offer more than 100 scholarships and awards. At the college level, 12 scholarships benefit students in the arts and sciences. For comprehensive information about these awards, visit <http://www.uark.edu/~arsc/students/scholarships.html> or call 575-4801.

Three college-wide scholarships merit special attention:

• Through the Sturgis Fellowship Program, Fulbright College offers premier scholarships worth $48,000 over four years to exceptionally talented students with the intellectual potential to become future leaders in society. In addition, all honors students are eligible to apply for research and study abroad funding through the Sturgis Grants Program. For information or an application, contact Director of Honors Studies at 575-2509.
  
  
• The King Fahd Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies offers substantial four-year and two-year renewable scholarships to superior students majoring in Middle East Studies. The program also offers competitive funding for language study in Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt. Funding for summer study abroad and research projects is considered on a case-by-case basis. Scholarship applications and information about the program can be obtained by contacting <sesmith@uark.edu> or calling 575-4157.
  
  
• In honor of the Fulbright commitment to international education, the College offers the J.W. and Elizabeth W. Fulbright Endowed Scholarship, which supports a year of study abroad. To qualify, students must display an interest in one of the following fields: literature, history (including theatre, art, and music history), jurisprudence, philosophy, archaeology, comparative languages, and those aspects of the social sciences that employ philosophical or historical approaches. For more information about these opportunities, visit <http://www.uark.edu/~arsc/students/scholarships.html> or call 575-4801.

Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Scholarships are available through each of the nine academic departments and the School of Human Environmental Sciences, as well as the College. For further information regarding scholarships in this College, write to Dean's Office, Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences Building, Room E-108, or see the college chapter in this catalog.

Sam M. Walton College of Business

The Boyer Fellowship and the Bradberry Scholarship are offered to Walton College students who have achieved at an outstanding level both in and out of the classroom. High grades and standardized test scores are required along with a strong commitment to service and the demonstration of exceptional leadership skills. Applicants for the Boyer Fellowship must demonstrate financial need.

Other scholarships are available through the departments of accounting, information systems & quantitative analysis, economics, finance, management, and marketing & transportation as well as through the Walton College's general scholarship program. Scholarships are primarily awarded on the basis of academic achievement and/or financial need.

For further information on Walton College scholarships, contact the Undergraduate Programs Office at 575-4622.

College of Education and Health Professions

The College of Education and Health Professions offers a limited number of scholarships at various amounts. Applicants are selected on the basis of promise, character, leadership skills, scholarship, and financial need.

Scholarship applications are available in January of each year. We strongly encourage all current and future COEHP students to take advantage of these scholarship opportunities.

For further information regarding scholarship opportunities within the College, visit the Web at <http://www.uark.edu/depts/coehp/Scholarships.htm> or contact the Boyer Center for Student Services,
8 Peabody Hall, 575-4205.

College of Engineering

The College of Engineering offers scholarships on a competitive basis to upper-class students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance. The College and departments have a limited number of scholarships available to entering freshmen who have an out-standing record of achievement in high school. For more information write to the various departments or the Dean's office.

Participants in the Transition Retention Minority Engineering Program (TRMEP) may be eligible for awards in the academic year following the summer TRMEP class. Recipients must present competitive grade-point averages and national test scores. For more information contact Director, Minority Engineering Programs, College of Engineering.

Special Scholarships and Conditions

ACT 1185

Arkansas income taxpayers and their dependents who reside in a bordering state in a county or parish contiguous to an Arkansas county in which a public institution of higher education is located may enroll at the University of Arkansas and receive an out-of-state tuition award under the provisions of ACT 1185 of 1995, Section 34. The availability of funds may vary each year, and the students must provide certain documentation. Please contact the Office of Academic Scholarships at 575-4464 for more information.

Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships

The Arkansas Alumni Association awards two four-year Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships per academic year to high school seniors planning to attend the University of Arkansas. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and applicant's essay as well as extra-curricular activities, community involvement, and work experience.

The License plate or "Roads" Scholarship recipients are automatically considered from applicants for the Arkansas Alumni Scholarship. Candidates are selected from various regions across the state, therefore the recipients must be Arkansas residents. The number of scholarships awarded depends on funds made available by the sale of the Razorback Collegiate License Plates.

Arkansas Alumni Chapter Scholarships are funded by participating alumni chapters across the country to encourage high school seniors from their geographical areas to attend the University of Arkansas. Recipients are considered from applicants for the Arkansas Alumni Scholarship.

Application deadline for above scholarships is February 15.

Alumni Legacy Scholarships

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship will pay the out-of-state tuition differential. Non-Resident students with a 3.0 high school GPA and 24-36 ACT/1110-1600 SAT are eligible if they have a parent with a degree from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, who is a current member of the Arkansas Alumni Association. Please contact the Arkansas Alumni Association at 575-2801 for more information.

Alumni Legacy Tuition Reduction Grant

The Alumni Legacy Tuition Reduction Grant will pay 50% of the out-of-state tuition differential. Non-Resident students who are admitted, and have a parent with a degree from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, and are a current member of the Arkansas Alumni Association are eligible. Please contact the Arkansas Alumni Association at 575-2801 for more information.

Selection criteria includes national test scores (ACT or SAT) and grade-point average.

Music and Band

The music department offers scholarships for talented students who sing or play instruments. Music and Band Scholarships are available to music majors and to students majoring in other areas who participate in ensembles. All music scholarships require an audition. To set up an audition, contact the music department at 575-4701 or the band office (for the Marching Band) at 575-4100.

Air Force and Army ROTC

The Air Force and Army Reserve Officer Training Corps programs offer a number of scholarship opportunities for entering freshmen and on-campus students.

See the Reserve Officer Training Corps section of this catalog for detailed information.

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