University of Arkansas
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Levels of Study:Undergraduate
Field of Study:All
Nationality:Any Region
Location of study:University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
University of Arkansas Chancellor's Scholarship
Description
Highly competitive annual award for outstanding freshman level international and domestic students.
Award Information
Award Type: Scholarship
Average Amount:up to $8,000
Number of Awards:Varies
Award Coverage:$8,000, plus non-resident tuition waiver.
Award Duration:Up to 4 years; 5 years for architecture and MAT students
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have a 1350 SAT or better and 4.0 high school GPA or better to receive consideration.
- Must meet University of Arkansas admission criteria and be accepted as degree –seeking students. Available only for incoming freshmen (students who completed high school, but not enrolled in any university level program).
- Students must download or request the Scholarship Application form.
Application Information
Award Deadline:January 15
Instructions:Apply for admission online or contact to request application materials.
University of Arkansas Honors College Fellowship
Description
The University of Arkansas Honors College provides exceptional resources for students who are intellectually curious,
engaged, and committed to making a difference. Fellows can take advantage of the various resources available to them
through the Honors College. Each year, more than 90 new freshmen receive fellowship support (plus non-resident tuition, if applicable), exceeding the direct costs of tuition, room and board, and fees . The additional funding may be used for other educational expenses. Honors College Fellowship applicants will also be considered for Chancellor's, University, and Honors College Academic Scholarships without a separate application.
Award Information
Award Type: Fellowship
Average Amount:$12,500
Number of Awards:75
Award Coverage:Tuition and fees, books, room and board, travel expenses. Any additional expenses may be used for purchasing computer and other educational expenses.
Award Duration:4 years (5 years for architecture and MAT students)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must complete their application for admissions to the University of Arkansas and be accepted as a degree seeking student.
- Must submit the University of Arkansas Honors College Prestigious Fellowships Application.
- Must provide official high school transcript including seventh semester grades, official ACT/SAT scores in a sealed envelope signed by the high school register or appropriate school official.
- Must submit 2 letters of recommendation along with the fellowship application.
- Must show strong academic performance with high school GPA of 3.9 or higher and ACT/SAT scores of at least ACT 32/SAT 1400.
Application Information
Award Deadline:November 15
Instructions:Apply for admission online or contact to request application materials.
University of Arkansas Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholarship
Description
Awarded to new-freshman students from under-represented communities who have demonstrated outstanding academic leadership qualities and potential.
Underrepresented ethnic or minority groups, a student with an interest in a field that does not typically attract members of his/her ethnicity or
gender or a first generation college student.
Award Information
Award Type: Scholarship
Average Amount:$5,000-$8,000 plus non-resident tuition award
Number of Awards:Varies
Award Coverage:Tuition, housing, any expenses related to education
Award Duration:Renewable for 4 years (5 years for architecture and MAT students)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a new freshman applicant.
- Must have strong SAT/ACT scores of at least 28 ACT/1240 SAT and strong high school GPA of at least 3.75.
- Candidates should exhibit strong writing skills, demonstrated leadership, other areas of achievement.
Application Information
Award Deadline:November 15
Instructions:Students must complete and submit the University of Arkansas Academic Scholarship Application. The application is available online or from the University of Arkansas Scholarship Office.
Contact
University of Arkansas
Office of Graduate and International Admissions and Sponsored Student Programs 101 old Main
Office of Academic Scholarships
Fayetteville, AR 72701
: +1 (479) 575-4464
:
iao@uark.edu
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scholarships.uark.edu