Veterans' Scholarship

The deadline for submitting online application materials for the Veterans’ Scholarship has been extended till Friday, May 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email Garrick D. Hildebrand, ghildeb@uark.edu, before the deadline.

The University of Arkansas proudly offers 20 scholarships to support current and former members of the United States military services. The non-renewable scholarships are valued at $3,000 for the academic year, to be split equally between fall and spring semesters.

Part of the funding for the scholarships comes from a prize awarded to the athletic department. The Razorbacks won the “Pontiac Game Changing Performance of the Week” award for the week of December 5, 2008. The University received a $5,000 scholarship contribution from Pontiac, and vice chancellor and athletic director Jeff Long designated that money for the newly established veterans’ scholarships. “We all owe a debt of gratitude to those who have chosen to serve and defend this great nation,” said Long.

Eligibility

To be considered for the University of Arkansas Veterans’ Scholarships, a student must be:

  • A current or former member of the United States armed forces (documented by DD 214 or statement from the student’s current commanding officer)
  • Planning to enroll as a full-time (12 hours), degree-seeking student for the fall 2009 semester
  • ROTC cadets are not eligible unless they are prior service members and can verify their service with a DD 214

Application Instructions

  1. Add ghildeb@uark.edu to your email address book, as some e-mail servers will block this address.
  2. Have on file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2008/2009 academic year. This is required in order to determine an applicant’s financial need.
  3. Please have prepared a letter of recommendation, the recommendation form is included with the application. The recommendation must be from an individual that can testify to your academic abilities. Personal reference will not meet this requirement.
  4. Prepare a current resumé that includes out-of-classroom activities that you have participated in during your academic career, demonstrating contributions to your local community. Tips for Creating a Resumé
  5. Compose an essay (2-page max) on the following topic:
    Eleanor Roosevelt once said “One thing life has taught me: if you are interested, you never have to look for new interests. They come to you. When you are genuinely interested in one thing, it will always lead to something else.” What interests have come to you during your academic career, and how will they carry with you after your graduation from the University of Arkansas?
  6. Download the PDF application and recommendation forms
  7. Deliver the application form, resumé, essay, recommendation form, and letter of recommendation (all in accordance with the guidelines on the application form) by May 1, 2009 to: 
    Veterans’ Scholarship Program
Office of Academic Scholarships
Old Main 101
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

SELECTION PROCESS

The University’s Scholarship Review Committee will review all applications and consider the merit of the applicants academic achievement, resume, essay, recommendation, and financial need. Scholarship decisions will be made near the end of May 2009.

Questions? Please contact
Garrick Hildebrand
Office of Academic Scholarships
479-575-4464
ghildeb@uark.edu