UAFS 2019 Scholarships Programs

LION’S SHARE Lion’s share, UAFS Foundation’s scholarship hub and resource engine, connects UAFS students to scholarships made possible by the generous support of private donors.

Please be aware that Lion’s share is only for UAFS Foundation scholarships.

Scholarship Programs

More information about Lion’s SHARE can be found at:

https://admissions.uafs.edu/financial-aid/foundation Online application are open Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, 2019.

The university has increased the financial value of scholarships to help more students conquer the cost of a college education.

All UAFS scholarships are for four years or until the completion of a Bachelor’s degree. Students are required to declare a major within their first year.

UAFS scholarships do not apply to UA Fayetteville engineering students with the exception of the Boreham Engineering Scholarship.

UAFS Financial Aid Mission Statement: “The UAFS Financial Aid Office seeks to maximize student aid eligibility by being responsible stewards of all federal, state, and institutional funds. Through quality service and the expertise of our professional and support staff we strive to provide timely financial aid assistance to students and their parents to minimize financial barriers.”

Students may not be awarded more than one UAFS scholarship. UAFS scholarships are stackable with UAFS Foundation scholarships.

All UAFS scholarships require students to be college level on their ACT. College level requires students to have obtained at least a 19 in all subsections along with their composite score.

UAFS does not super-score ACT exams.

Office of Financial Aid 479-788-7090 • finaid@uafs.edu 5210 Grand Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72913

admissions.uafs.edu/scholarships

The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith has expanded its scholarship program to ensure that more students have an opportunity to attend the university and ultimately reach that next big step in their lives.

admissions.uafs.edu/scholarships

To be considered for Prestigious Scholarships, students MUST be admitted and have completed a scholarship application by

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Academic Distinction up to

$19,000

Academic Excellence up to

$15,000

Up to $4,000 towards tuition and fees for four years

Up to $3,000 towards tuition and fees for four years

$1,500 towards Lion’s Den housing for first two years

$1,500 towards Lion’s Den housing for first two years

25 or higher ACT composite and 3.5 minimum high school GPA

21 or higher ACT composite and 3.2 minimum high school GPA

To retain students must maintain full-time status

(30 hours per year recommended) and 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Sebastian County Academic Opportunity up to

$13,000

Academic Opportunity up to

$11,000

Up to $2,000 towards tuition and fees for four years

Up to $2,000 towards tuition and fees for four years

$1,500 towards Lion’s Den housing for first two years

$1,500 towards Lion’s Den housing for first two years

$500 for books and supplies each year

19 or higher ACT composite and 2.7 minimum high school GPA

19 or higher ACT composite and 2.7 minimum high school GPA Demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA

Demonstrate financial need based on FAFSA

Sebastian County Academic Opportunity and Academic Opportunity students must maintain full-time status (30 hours per year recommended) and 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Priority Deadline:

November 15, 2019.

Chancellor’s Leadership Council $44,818 Full in-state tuition and fees for four years $7,732 towards room and board for two years 25 minimum, 27 or higher preferred composite ACT score, 3.5 minimum high school GPA, and resume showing proof of leadership and service

First Bank Corp.

Business

Myles Friedman Honors Program

$34,354

$34,354

Full tuition and fees for four years Optional $2,500 towards housing

Full tuition and fees for four years

27 or higher ACT composite 3.5 minimum high school GPA

Optional $2,500 towards housing for two years

Seek a degree in the College of Business

27 or higher composite ACT 3.5 minimum high school GPA

STEM

UAFS Foundation Boreham Engineering

$27,000

$37,954

$5,500 for tuition and fees for 4 Years

Full tuition, fees, necessary books, and supplies from the B&N on-campus bookstore

Optional $2,500 towards housing for two years

Pref. 26 or higher ACT composite.

3.5 minimum high school GPA Seek a degree in College of STEM

Laptop computer $2,000 per year towards housing for four years Pref. 27 or higher ACT composite.

3.5 min. high school GPA Declare major in mechanical or electrical engineering

Freshman Merit scholarships do not require a separate application. Students must be fully admitted in order to be considered for a Merit Scholarship. For priority consideration, students should be admitted by

November 15, 2019.

Selection committees will review applications starting November 16, 2019. Students will be notified before December 20, 2019, if they are selected for interview on January 27 or 28, 2020. Applications can be submitted after November 15, but are not guaranteed to be reviewed once selections are made.

Prestigious Scholarships Renewal Criteria Chancellor’s Leadership Council

Maintain 3.0 GPA Earn 30 hours per year

First Bank Corp.

Business

Maintain 3.0 GPA Maintain full-time status

(30 hours per year recommended)

Myles Friedman Honors Program

Maintain 3.2 GPA Earn 27 hours year 1 Earn 30 hours each years 2-4

STEM

Maintain 3.0 GPA Maintain full-time status

UAFS Foundation Boreham Engineering

(30 hours per year recommended)

Maintain 3.0 GPA Maintain full-time status

(30 hours per year recommended)