Scholarships

Student Affairs Scholarship Opportunities

The Division of Student Affairs awards scholarships reflecting a wide range of qualifications and interests with criteria including academic performance, financial need, personal interests, goals, and involvement in organizations. Applications are open once a year in January, and most scholarships are awarded for the following academic year. 

Most Student Affairs scholarships are awarded through a common application in Academic Works (see How to Apply).

*These Student Affairs scholarships open in Academic Works January 1, 2026 and close February 15, 2026. Funds will only be released to student accounts after all required acceptance materials are received. A few additional opportunities are awarded through a different application process (see Other Student Affairs Scholarship Opportunities). 

ALL students completing Division of Student Affairs scholarship opportunities are strongly encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early as possible.

 

 

How to Apply:

The Division of Student Affairs scholarship period is open Jan. 1, 2026 – Feb. 15, 2026. All continuing students, and new transfer students are encouraged to apply.  

Application instructions for continuing students and new transfers:

  1. Log in to Academic Works using your University of Arkansas credentials
    • Username: the characters before the @uark.edu in your UA email
    • Password: the same one used to log in to your UARK account
  2. Complete the University-wide general application
  3. Complete the Division of Student Affairs Infomational Tool
    • This informational tool connects students with scholarship opportunities within the Division of Student Affairs based off the students' responses.
  4. Complete/submit any other available opportunities for which you would like to be considered for funding by Feb. 15, 11:59 p.m. CST

How to Accept:

The Division of Student Affairs will send a scholarship award notification (including offer details and acceptance requirements) to the student’s University of Arkansas email account.

NOTE: Funds will only be released to student accounts after all required acceptance materials are received.

 
 

 

Student Affairs Scholarship Opportunities:

 

Bryce Morgan: 

The Bryce Morgan Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student with significant financial need and whose academic and career goals are in a helping profession. The Bryce Morgan Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student with the intent to enter a helping profession such as teaching, sociology, social justice, social entrepreneurship, psychology, counseling, healthcare, or a related field.  
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first-generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

 

Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship 

The Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students with significant financial need and who have demonstrated outstanding academic leadership qualities and potential. The Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Students of at least sophomore standing
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA 

 

Fricke Family Endowed Scholarship: 

The Fricke Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need and an active employee of University Recreation & Wellness (UREC). The Fricke Family Endowed Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Undergraduate student
  • Active employee of University Recreation & Wellness (UREC)
  • Demonstrated high financial need 

 

Gordon Morgan Family Scholarship 

The Gordon Morgan Family Scholarship is funded by the Morgan Family Foundation and is awarded to an undergraduate student with significant financial need. The Gordon Morgan Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA 
  • Awarded to an undergraduate student
  • Graduated from an Arkansas high school  
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first-generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

 

Linda K. Overstreet Scholarship 

The Linda K. Overstreet Scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to a University of Arkansas undergraduate or graduate student with a disability, and demonstrated financial need. The Linda K. Overstreet Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Diagnosed with a disability
  • Enrolled part time (minimum of 6 credit hours) and in good academic standing
  • Demonstrated high financial need

 

Margaret J. Hoffman Scholarship

The Margaret J. Hoffman Scholarship is awarded to students of federally recognized tribes indigenous to the U.S. The Margaret J. Hoffman Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Tribal membership card
  • Letter of support from a community leader or faculty member 


Mason McWatters Memorial Scholarship

The Mason McWatters Memorial Scholarship is awarded to federally recognized tribes indigenous to the U.S., including, but not limited to membership in the Quapaw Tribe. The Mason McWatters Memorial Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Tribal membership card

 

Michelle Wilson Endowed Scholarship 

The Michelle Wilson Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a full time enrolled undergraduate student who is succeeding on campus and with significant financial need. The Michelle Wilson Endowed Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Enrolled full time and in good academic standing 
  • Undergraduate student 
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

 

Nola Holt Royster Scholarship

The Nola Holt Royster Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in their final year of study with demonstrated financial need. The Nola Holt Royster Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Graduate of an Arkansas High School
  • Currently active in campus activities and/or community involvement
  • Undergraduate student with preference to a student graduating in December 2026 or May 2027
  • Demonstrated high financial need 

 

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

The Off-Campus Student Services Non-Traditional Student Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate non-traditional student with demonstrated financial need and a sincere commitment to completing their first degree. The Off-Campus Student Services Non-Traditional Student Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Arkansas resident
  • Identify as a non-traditional student, either as age 25 or older, married, divorced, separated, or widowed
  • Must be sophomore, junior, or senior in the Fall 2026 semester
  • Enrolled full time and in good academic standing
  • Cannot be a full-time University of Arkansas employee
  • Demonstrated high financial need

 

PRIDE in Education Scholarship 

The PRIDE in Education Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need. The PRIDE Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Undergraduate degree-seeking student in good academic standing
  • Enrolled part time (minimum of 6 credit hours for Fall 2026 Semester) and in good academic standing
  • Demonstrated record of service and/ or leadership in the community, on campus, or in a civic organization; enrolled at the University of Arkansas at least part-time
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first-generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

 

Rickey Medlock and Scott Heffington PRIDE in Education Scholarship 

The Rickey Medlock and Scott Heffington PRIDE in Education Scholarship will be awarded to an  undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need. The Rickey Medlock and Scott Heffington PRIDE in Education Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Undergraduate degree-seeking student in good academic standing
  • Enrolled part time (minimum of 6 credit hours for Fall 2026 semester) and in good academic standing
  • Demonstrated record of service and/ or leadership in the community, on campus, or in a civic organization; enrolled at the University of Arkansas at least part-time
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first-generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

  

Stephen Carr Memorial Endowed Scholarship 

The Stephen Carr Memorial Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to students at the University of Arkansas who are pursuing a major in a law enforcement related field with a demonstrated interest in athletics. The Stephen Carr Memorial Scholarship will consider applications that meet the following criteria:  

  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Enrolled full time and in good academic standing
  • Demonstrated desire to pursue a major in a law enforcement related field, including, but not limited to, criminal justice, criminology, and/or sociology.
  • Demonstrated interest in athletics through participation in high school, junior college, intramural or recreational sports at the University of Arkansas.
  • Demonstrated current University or community on or off-campus leadership experiences and/or work/internship experiences.
  • Demonstrated high financial need

 

Steven Lear Memorial Endowed Scholarship

The Steven Lear Memorial Endowed Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student with demonstrated financial need. The Steven Lear Memorial Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Preference will be given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering
  • Demonstrated high financial need

 

The Williams Family Scholarship 

The Williams Family Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students from an Arkansas High School with demonstrated financial need. The Williams Family Scholarship will consider applications that meet the following criteria: 

  • Minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA
  • Undergraduate student - sophomore, junior or senior 
  • Graduate of an Arkansas high school
  • Enrolled full time and in good academic standing
  • Demonstrated current University or community on or off-campus leadership experiences and/or work/internship experiences
  • Preference to students from Clark and St. Francis Counties, Arkansas.  
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first-generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

 

The Wise Up Endowed Scholarship  

The Wise Up Endowed Scholarship will be to provide scholarships to students at the University of Arkansas in accordance with the criteria listed:

  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Enrolled full time and in good academic standing
  • Demonstrated high financial need. Consideration may also be given to first-generation college-going status, having a record of overcoming challenges, or being from a geographical area that is less well-represented at the University

 

Other Student Affairs Scholarship Opportunities:

The following scholarship opportunities are each awarded through individual and separate application processes NOT in Academic Works. Please review each to learn about their requirements and how to apply.

 

Henry Woods Student Leadership Award

The Henry Woods Student Leadership Award is presented on a competitive basis to two undergraduate graduating seniors who have demonstrated remarkable student leadership during their time on campus. The Henry Woods Student Leadership Award will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Current demonstrated leadership on campus
  • Senior graduating in May 2026

Click to apply

Deadline: TBA

 

Johnetta Cross Brazzell Study Abroad Scholarship

The Johnetta Cross Brazzell Study Abroad Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students with demonstrated high financial need. Students may be in-state or out-of-state residents. Summer and semester study abroad programs are eligible. The Johnetta Cross Brazzell Study Abroad Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
  • Minimum sophomore standing (30 hours credit)
  • Demonstrated high financial need 

Click to apply or learn more about this scholarship.

Deadline: TBA


Veteran & Military-Affiliated Student Center (VMSC) Scholarship 

The Veteran & Military-Affiliated Student Center (VMSC) Scholarship is awarded to a student, carrying a 75-100% credit load. The VMSC Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
  • Veteran or Reserve/National Guard/Active Guard member
  • Enrolled 75-100%  (9 credits minimum)
  • Demonstrated high financial need 

Submission Requirements:

Deadline: TBA

 

Scholarship Stories

 Here you will find stories about our past scholarship winners and some of the people who have been honored through our named scholarships.

 Nola Holt Royster Scholarship

 Henry Woods Leadership Scholarship

 First Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

 

For more information, email 4student@uark.edu, or call 479-575-5007.

Do you want to support student success?

For information on donating to a specific scholarship or establishing a new scholarship please contact Jeremy Battjes, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, at 479 575-4686 or email jbattje@uark.edu..