University-wide Current Student Scholarships

The Office of Academic Scholarships manages a "university-wide" scholarship competition, meaning that current UA undergraduate students from any academic discipline are eligible to apply. Students must have completed at least one fall semester. The scholarship competition seeks students with a high level of academic achievement coupled with leadership qualities, financial need, or who have achieved academic success despite significant adversity.

Academic achievement is first gauged by a high university GPA then by other indicators of achievement such as outstanding undergraduate research. Our application requires one essay, a current resumé, and a letter of recommendation. The final application deadline is March 3rd. Applicants will be notified regarding final decisions starting May 1st. Scholarships will be awarded for the following fall and spring terms.

Before continuing to the online application

  1. Add ghildeb@uark.edu to your email address book, as some e-mail servers will block this address.
  2. Prepare a current resumé that includes out-of-classroom activities that you have participated in during your college career, demonstrating contributions to the University of Arkansas and northwest Arkansas communities.
  3. Compose an essay (1-page) on the following topic:
    Describe the significance of your University of Arkansas experience. How would a scholarship help you realize your aspirations?
  4. Make sure the essay and resumé are word documents or rich text format (.doc, .docx, .rtf) and less than or equal to 60 kb.
  5. Continue to Online Application

Important information for additional scholarship opportunities

Numerous opportunities exist in each College and Academic Department on campus. The Office of Academic Scholarships strongly encourages you to visit the College and/or Academic Department in which your academic major is housed.

Questions?

Garrick Hildebrand, Office of Academic Scholarships
(479) 575-4464 
ghildeb@uark.edu