If you are a full-time staff member taking classes, you may be eligible for scholarship support through the U of A Staff Senate Scholarship fund.
Applications may be submitted via the fall 2023 Staff Senate Scholarship application. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. June 9. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Awards: The number of scholarships to be awarded will be determined by the number of eligible applicants. Disbursement will be up to $250 for both the fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters.
Purpose: This award was developed to promote and encourage staff development through higher education.
Eligibility: Each applicant must be a 100% appointed, full-time University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, staff employee. Applicants must also be employed by the U of A for at least one year prior to the scholarship deadline.
Criteria: The following criteria will be utilized to determine the award. Each applicant must:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to receive the award,
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the fall semester in order to continue the scholarship for the spring semester,
- Be enrolled in at least three credit hours of coursework per semester,
- Express a desire to contribute to the university through further educational endeavors,
- Demonstrate a need for financial assistance in the pursuit of further education,
- Provide two references by submitting two recommendation forms and
- Finalists may be interviewed by the members of the Scholarship Committee.
Visit the Staff Senate Scholarships page for more information or to submit an application.