University of Arkansas Chancellor's Scholarship: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of Arkansas offers a variety of scholarships to attract and support academically talented students. Among these, the Chancellor's Scholarship stands out as a prestigious award designed to recognize and reward students who have demonstrated academic excellence. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Chancellor's Scholarship, including eligibility requirements, renewal criteria, and other important details.

Introduction to University of Arkansas Scholarships

The University of Arkansas is committed to assisting students with strong academic records through various scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are designed to recognize and reward students who have exemplified academic excellence. Institutional scholarships, including the Chancellor's Scholarship, are based on the availability of funds and academic performance. These scholarships are primarily intended for first-time entering students (freshmen and transfers) who have not yet completed a bachelor’s degree program.

Chancellor's Scholarship at a Glance

The Chancellor’s Scholarship is a competitive award offered to incoming freshmen who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. It is a four-year scholarship, covering eight semesters of undergraduate study.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Chancellor’s Scholarship, students must meet specific academic criteria:

GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.75 is required.
ACT/SAT Scores: A minimum ACT score of 28 or a minimum SAT score of 1300 is necessary.
Admission Deadline: Applicants must be admitted to the University of Arkansas by January 1st.

Award Amount

The Chancellor’s Scholarship provides a significant financial benefit, totaling $66,000 over four years. This is disbursed as $8,250 per semester.

Additional Institutional Scholarship Opportunities

Besides the Chancellor's Scholarship, the University of Arkansas provides several other institutional scholarships for incoming freshmen:

University Scholarship: Requires a minimum 3.5 GPA and an ACT score between 23-27 or an SAT score between 1130-1260. The award is $48,000 over four years ($6,000 per semester).
Dean’s Scholarship: Requires a minimum 3.5 GPA and an ACT score between 21-22 or an SAT score between 1060-1100. The award is $20,000 over four years ($2,500 per semester).
Leadership Scholarship: Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and an ACT score between 19-20 or an SAT score between 980-1030. The award is $8,000 over four years ($1,000 per semester).
Black and Gold Scholarship: Requires a minimum 2.75 GPA and an ACT score of 18 or an SAT score of 960. The award is $6,000 over four years ($750 per semester).
Golden Lion Scholarship: Requires a minimum 2.75 GPA and an ACT score of 17 or an SAT score of 920. The award is $4,000 over four years ($500 per semester).

Application Process

To be considered for the Chancellor's Scholarship, there is no separate scholarship application. Your application for admission to the University of Arkansas serves as your scholarship application. To ensure consideration, you must:

Apply for admission to the University of Arkansas.
Submit your high school transcript(s).
Provide your ACT or SAT scores.
Submit shot records to the office of admissions.

It is highly recommended that all scholarship recipients complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include the UAPB Financial Aid Code: 001086.

Renewal Requirements for Institutional Scholarships

Maintaining the Chancellor's Scholarship, as well as other institutional scholarships, requires students to meet specific academic standards throughout their undergraduate studies.

General Renewal Criteria

To renew institutional scholarships, students must:

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Complete a minimum number of credit hours per academic year.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Specifically, students are expected to complete 15 hours in the first semester and 15 hours in the second semester, totaling 30 hours per academic year.

Specific Renewal Policies

GPA Requirement: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher during the academic year.
Credit Hours: Students must complete the required credit hours each semester.
Maximum Semesters: The scholarship is generally awarded for up to eight semesters (four years). However, students in the Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture programs may receive funding for up to ten semesters, due to the five-year duration of these programs.
Exceptions: Certain scholarships, such as the Academic Scholarship and the Wal-Mart Endowed Scholarship, may have separate renewal requirements.

Impact of Coursework and Credits

Credit by Examination: Credit earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP) examinations is accepted.
Transfer Credits: Credit by transfer is also accepted.
Summer Coursework: Summer coursework at UA Fayetteville is at the student's expense.
Global Campus Courses: Coursework taken through the University of Arkansas Global Campus will impact the student's grade point average.

Scholarship Deferral and Reinstatement

Scholarship Deferral

In certain circumstances, such as a documented medical or personal emergency (outside of the student's control), a scholarship deferral may be granted. To request a deferral, students must submit a written request to the Academic Scholarship Office prior to the semester(s) of absence, explaining the reason for the deferral. If approved, the scholarship will be deferred to the following semester.

Scholarship Reinstatement

Students who do not meet the renewal criteria may be eligible for reinstatement of their scholarship for the following term. To request reinstatement, the student must submit a written scholarship appeal to the Academic Scholarship Office with supporting documentation. The Scholarship Committee retains final authority regarding each appeal decision.

Conditions for Reinstatement

A student whose scholarship was reinstated must adhere to the University of Arkansas Code of Student Life, regarding both academic and non-academic conduct.
The appeal must be filed before the appropriate grade point average is regained.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities at UAPB

UAPB provides a range of foundational and performance-based scholarships to support students from diverse backgrounds and talents.

Foundational Scholarships

Cincinnati/Dayton Alumni Chapter Scholarship: For full-time undergraduate students with a home residence in the Southwestern area of Ohio, a minimum 2.5 GPA, and completion of at least the freshman year.
Harold S. Strong Scholarship: Awarded to an entering freshman who is a member of the Vesper Choir, has a 2.5 GPA or better, exhibits good citizenship, and demonstrates professional promise.
Irma Holiday-Bessie Jordan Teacher Education Scholarship: For incoming freshmen majoring in education from Arkansas with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
James and Helen Bankston Scholarship: For students majoring in vocational education, early childhood education, or middle school education, with a 2.85 GPA for upperclassmen or 3.00 for entering freshmen.
Jewell Minnis Scholarship: For first-time entering freshmen who are residents of Arkansas, have a 2.5 GPA, and an ACT composite score of 19.
John E. Smith & Charlene Smith Gaines Vesper Choir Endow: For members of Vesper Choir in good standing, from incoming freshmen through graduating seniors, with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Marcus C. Harris II Scholarship Endowment: A one-year, nonrenewable scholarship for freshmen in any major, requiring an 18 ACT, 2.75 GPA, a 500-word essay about UAPB, and 24 hours of volunteer work at Topps per semester.
Wilcox Scholarship Endowed: For freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior level students in a desired major with a GPA of 2.5 or better.

Performance-Based Scholarships

Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South Band Scholarship: Awarded based on audition, which includes scales, a prepared piece of music, rudiments, and a mallet piece of music for percussionists.
Golden Girls and 24 Karat Golden Silks: Awarded based on tryouts, with scholarships up to $1,500.
Vesper Choir Scholarship: Awarded by audition, evaluating intonation, tone quality, breath control, diction, preparation, and musicality.

Honors College Fellowships

The University of Arkansas offers approximately 90 endowed fellowships per year through the Honors College. These fellowships are highly competitive and are awarded to the top 1-2 percent of students. The four main programs are:

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Honors College Fellowships (established in 2002)
Bodenhamer Fellowships (established in 1998)
Sturgis Fellowships (established in 1985)
Boyer Fellowships (established in 2000)

Requirements for Honors College Fellowships

Cumulative 3.00 GPA.
Good standing in the honors program.
30 hours earned by the end of the second semester of each academic year.
Application for admission along with the Honors College Fellowship application (available at honorscollege.uark.edu).

These fellowships are renewable for 4 years or 8 semesters total.

Additional Scholarship Opportunities

The University of Arkansas also offers a number of academic scholarships to entering freshmen based on factors such as national test scores (ACT or SAT), grade-point average, National Merit recognition, quality and quantity of courses taken, and application materials. Transfer student scholarships are available for students transferring from two-year colleges in Arkansas, particularly through the Arkansas Association of Two Year Colleges’ (AATYC) Academic All-Star program.

Transfer Student Scholarships

AATYC Academic All Star: An annual award that pays tuition and tuition-related fees up to $5,000 per semester. Requires nomination by their two-year college and maintaining a 2.75 cumulative U of A GPA after each semester.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: Awarded to top applicants from two-year colleges who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.
General Transfer Scholarships: Available for students with strong academic performance at another 2-year or 4-year college or university.

Financial Need-Based Scholarships

The Chancellor's Student Success Scholarship is available for students with exceptional financial need. To apply, students must complete the application, attach documentation supporting their financial need, and explain their financial plan for future semesters.

Requirements for Chancellor's Student Success Scholarship

Complete all sections of the application.
Attach documentation supporting exceptional financial need (e.g., job termination, medical bills, receipts, obituaries).
Explain the financial plan for future semesters.
Be enrolled in the semester for which they receive funding.

Recipients of this scholarship may be required to participate in the Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) or the Academic Support and Outreach Program (ASOP), which provide academic and social support.

Neighbors of Arkansas Opportunities

Eligible students who reside in Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas can receive discounts on out-of-state tuition rates.

Tier A: 2.9 GPA and 19 ACT or 980 SAT, resulting in a 90% discount on out-of-state tuition.
Tier B: 2.9 GPA and 17 ACT or 900 SAT, resulting in an 80% discount on out-of-state tuition.
Tier C: 2.6 GPA and 17 ACT or 900 SAT, resulting in a 50% discount on out-of-state tuition.

Shelby County Waiver

The Shelby County Waiver makes attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff more affordable for students residing in Shelby County areas of Tennessee, including Arlington, Bartlett, Brunswick, Collierville, Cordova, Eads, Ellendale, Germantown, Lakeland, and Millington.

Criteria for Shelby County Waiver

Must be a first-time entering freshman.
Must be a full-time student.
Must be from the Shelby County (Tennessee) Area.
Must reside in a campus dormitory.
Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA each semester.

UA Little Rock Scholarships

UA Little Rock also offers institutional scholarships for incoming freshmen without requiring separate applications, except for mentored programs. To be considered, students should apply for admission, submit a high school transcript, and provide standardized test scores to the Office of Admissions.

UA Little Rock Grants

Awarded to students with exceptional financial need as funds are available. The 2025-2026 FAFSA must be completed by July 1st. Award amounts vary.

P.A.R.K. Scholarship

Awarded to students that complete the P.A.R.K. Program. A letter must be submitted by P.A.R.K.

Important Dates and Deadlines

Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2025
Admission Deadline for Chancellor's Scholarship: January 1st
FAFSA Completion Deadline for UA Little Rock Grants: July 1st

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