Scholarships
There are more than $50 million in scholarships, grants, loans, and work study which are awarded each year to more than 70% of UALR students.
International Student Loan and Scholarship Information
| Source | Comment |
|---|---|
| UALR: International Awards | The award will be for those who qualify and are entering UALR for the first time in a fall semester. |
| UALR: Private Scholarship | Offered through the UALR Office of Development and are made possible through the generous support of UALR donors. |
| UALR: Donaghey Scholars Program | It is the honors program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. International students, once admitted into the program, are eligible for the Scholars stipend and the in-state portion of tuition and fee costs. When funds permit, some non-resident students may receive full tuition support. |
| UALR: Graduate Assistantship | Any Graduate Student at UALR would like to be considered for a GA position |
| UALR Alumni Association | The UALR Alumni Association has several scholarships available. Interested students may find details on the linked web site. An application may be downloaded from the site. Deadline is March 1, 2011. |
| DOS: Fulbright Grants/Scholarships | The Fulbright Program operates in more than 155 countries worldwide and has provided approximately 300,000 participants with the opportunity to study, teach, or conduct research in each others’ countries and exchange ideas. |
| MMMF Scholarship | For students from developing countries who are currently studying in the United States or Canada, the MMMF awards grants of approximetly $12,000 each; grants are not renewable. Every year, the MMMF also invites the recipients to Washington DC to participate in a three day Awards Program organized in their honor. |
| LewerMark | LewerMark “Make your Mark” essay writing contest for inbound international students and study abroad participants. |
| Edupass | Need money for college in the U.S.? Use FastWeb’s free scholarship search to find awards, sponsors & bursaries. |
| NAFSA | Financial Aid for Undergraduate International Students. |
| EducationUSA | EducationUSA is a global network of more than 400 advising centers supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. |
| Institute of International Education | IIE is an organization that promotes closer educational relations between the people of the United States and those of other countries. |
| InternationalStudent.com | |
| InternationalStudentLoan.com | |
| InternationalScholarships.com | |
| Bank: Bank of America | Private Loan |
| Bank: Citibank | Citiassist Alternative Loan, 1-800-255-8374 |
| Bank: The Education Resource Institute (TERI) | Teri Loan 1-800-255-8374 |
| Bank: Wells Fargo | |
| The above bank loans will require a cosigner who is a credit-worthy U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. Contact the lenders directly for more specific information. | |
| FastWEB | |
| International Education Financial Aid | |
| Wired Scholar | |
| Other international student scholarship opportunities | |
General Information Websites
| Institute of International Education | http://iie.org/ |
|---|---|
| NAFSA: Association of International Educators | http://nafsa.org/ |
| Study USA | http://studyusa.com/ |
| United Nations | http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/ |
| U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service | http://www.uscis.gov |
| U.S. State Department | http://www.state.gov |
| Edupass: Guide to Studying in the United States | http://edupass.org |
Updated 5.2.2012