Frequently Asked Questions
The Honors College offers options for admission to incoming freshmen and to current U of A students. Learn more on the Honors College website.
The final deadline for scholarships and fellowships is February 1 of your senior year, but new students are encouraged to apply by November 15 for early consideration for scholarships/fellowships. Students should apply for admission online by November 1 at apply.uark.edu and access the scholarship application (available approximately 48 hours after submission of the application for admission) in the New Student Center.
Yes. Scholarships ranging from $300 to $5,000 are offered to continuing students through the Office of Academic Scholarships. However, funds are limited, and the awards are highly competitive. The application is open annually from January 1 to February 15. Students should also consult with their academic departments and college dean's offices to apply for scholarships that are specific to their major.
Yes, but state and federal guidelines for combining scholarships and other financial aid require that the total not exceed an amount defined as "cost of attendance". The cost of attendance includes not only tuition, fees, and room and board, but may also cover other educational expenses such as books, travel, personal expenses, study abroad costs, and a computer allowance. The exact amount varies on an individual basis.
Students with combined scholarships and financial aid in excess of direct costs, as well as students awarded the Honors College, Bodenhamer, Boyer, or Sturgis Fellowships, will have funding beyond tuition, fees, and room and board that can cover books. Staff members from the Office of Academic Scholarships will be available during the orientation program to explain how the scholarships are disbursed.
Students study abroad as early as the summer after freshman year. Begin immediately by taking foreign language classes appropriate for your target country, if necessary. Meet with an advisor in the Study Abroad Office (575-7582) to explore your possibilities and plan a study abroad budget, and be sure to apply for apply for funding opportunities available through the Office of Study Abroad and the Honors College (for honors students only).
You may study abroad more than once. Many students choose to do just that for the rich experiences and understanding of the world that study abroad provides. Be sure to work with your academic advisor to best incorporate your study abroad plans with your graduation requirements and academic program.
If you change majors or colleges, work closely with your academic and scholarship advisors to make sure that you are still meeting the requirements for any scholarships or financial aid.
We encourage all students who are applying for scholarships or who are interested in participating in honors to apply for admission by November 1 and for scholarships by the November 15 early scholarship deadline. February 1 is the final deadline for scholarships and fellowships.
On the University of Arkansas campus, fellowships require an application, recommendations, and an interview. Scholarships require the application only.
Students who apply by the November 15 deadline are considered for scholarships prior to being reviewed for the Fellowship competition and have until February 1 to submit the recommendations for the Fellowship application. Awarding of a scholarship in the priority round does not prevent a student from being considered for Fellowships.
The fellowship application process is highly competitive, but staff at the University of Arkansas are standing by to support you. Learn more from the Honors College's fellowship guidance.
Some scholarships fund only one year or study. These are not renewable, so you should plan ahead and apply for other current student awards. Contact the Academic Scholarship Office (575-4464) for more information. The majority of UA scholarships require completion of 30 credit hours per year. Scholarship recipients must have a minimum 2.75 GPA at the end of each academic year (this can include summer school). Students who go on academic probation at semester will lose their award immediately; otherwise, the review takes place at the end of the academic year.
If your question does not appear in this list, please email us at scholars@uark.edu.