Freshman Scholarships

2008-09 UA Fort Smith Academic Merit Awards for Freshman

By virtue of the Application for Admission, new freshman will be considered for the awards listed below contingent upon available funding. Merit scholarship recipients must meet all University requirements for admission and are required to maintain full-time status while receiving any of the scholarships listed below. Eligibility can be determined by using the Freshman Scholarship Calculator

Scholarships of Prestige

Deadline: February 1, 2008

Award	Amount	Qualifications
Chancellor's Leadership Council (CLC)	$4300 per academic year for tuition, books, and/or fees, a new laptop computer, as well as a four-bedroom apartment at Sebastian Commons	25+ composite ACT score, 3.25 cumulative GPA, plus demonstration of strong leadership and academic performance Apply Here
Boreham Engineering Scholarship	$4300 per academic year for tuition, books, and/or fees, a new laptop computer, and an optional $2000 Sebastian Commons annual housing waiver	27+ composite ACT score, 3.5 cumulative GPA, and a major in either mechanical or electrical engineering Apply Here
First Bank Corp. Scholarship	$4300 per academic year for tuition, books, and/or fees, a new laptop computer, and an optional $2000 Sebastian Commons annual housing waiver	27+ composite ACT score, 3.5 cumulative GPA, and a major in a degree program in the College of Business Apply Here

Merit Scholarships

The Application for Admission serves as the application for these scholarships. There is no deadline, but they are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Check the Scholarship Calculator to see what you may qualify for.

The scores below can vary, so these are the averages needed to receive these scholarships.

Award	Amount	Qualifications
Academic Distinction Scholarship	$3000 per academic year	*Average ACT score of 27 plus a GPA of 3.87
Academic Excellence Scholarship	$2200 per academic year	*Average ACT score of 24 plus a GPA of 3.51
Academic Opportunity Scholarship	$1000 per academic year	*Average ACT score of 21 plus a GPA of 3.21

*May substitute a student's SAT score

National Science Foundation Scholarship

UA Fort Smith is among a select group of colleges and universities that offer National Science Foundation Scholarships. This scholarship is available to all full-time students pursuing a degree in:

• Math
• Engineering
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Information Technology
• Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)
• Graphic Design
• Electronics Technology

If you think you might be eligible, fill out the application for the National Science Foundation Scholarship.

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