Bank of England is reducing financial barriers to graduation with a $100,000 gift to the U of A. Their contribution will create the Bank of England Scholarship in the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

“These types of scholarships give so much opportunity to our students and our state,” said Matthew Waller, dean of the Walton College and the Sam Walton Leadership Chair. “It makes an investment in an outstanding student who has already shown an aptitude and interest in business. I am thankful Bank of England has the foresight to see the connection between these students and business in Arkansas.”

New, returning and transfer students enrolled in the Walton College will be eligible for the Bank of England Scholarship. These students must be graduates from high schools in Lonoke or Pulaski counties and exhibit demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students who have completed a pre-college program administered by the U of A, including but not limited to the Fleischer Spirit Scholars, Business Leadership Academy, Accounting Career Awareness Program or Technology Awareness Program. The goal is to support four students annually.

“It’s an absolute honor to award Arkansas business students with assistance for a higher education, and what better school to do that with than the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, the alma mater to many Bank of England employees,” said Brad Canada, executive vice president, Bank of England Mortgage.

Bank of England is a locally owned bank in England, Arkansas, and has served its community since 1898. The mortgage division is headquartered in Little Rock with 145 locations nationwide and more than 1,200 employees. Bank of England provides Arkansans with local expertise, dedication and trust. They are passionate about supporting Arkansas students and their growing future.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the top 3% of U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research News.