Nursing Scholarships

Applying for scholarships at UA Little Rock is an important part of your college journey. View more information about how to apply for general university scholarships.

Bachelor of Science (BSN) Scholarships

Willard and Pat Walker Endowed Nursing Scholarship BSN-Completion

Awarded to an admitted nursing student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing. Applicant must have academic accomplishment and financial need. A writing sample should be submitted with the application. Interviews will be scheduled during the application process. The application period begins in June.

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Scholarships

Willard and Pat Walker Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to an admitted nursing student. Applicant must have academic accomplishment and financial need.  A writing sample should be submitted with the application. Interviews will be scheduled during the application process. The application is currently closed.

Willard and Pat Walker Transition Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to first-year UA Little Rock nursing students enrolled in the LPN/Paramedic to RN program who will complete NURS 1415 and NURS 1420 in the summer. Selection will be based on financial need, academic excellence, and professionalism. Academic performance assessment will include GPA in general education courses required for the major, UA Little Rock GPA, repeated courses, and pattern of enrollment. The application is currently closed.

Corinne E. Phillips Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student. Award will be based primarily on academic accomplishment and secondarily based on financial need. Award is presented in memory of Corinne E. Phillips, a devoted registered nurse in the community. The application is currently closed.

Florence C. Zook, RN Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student entering their 2nd year of the nursing program. Applicant must have a GPA above the average GPA of the current nursing class. Academic accomplishment and financial need will be strongly considered with financial need being the determining factor if all else is equal. Award is presented in memory of Florence C. Zook, a dedicated registered nurse whose professional career exemplified compassion and caring. The application is currently closed.

Hazel Kriegbaum Russ Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student. Academic accomplishment and financial need will be strongly considered. The application is currently closed.

Patricia P. and George E. Thompson, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student in the process of completing their first year of the program and who does not hold a prior degree. Financial need is strongly considered. Students considered for this scholarship shall be selected by first year faculty. Preference is given to applicants who are progressing in the nursing program but otherwise would not be awarded an academic scholarship.

Oswald Family Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student entering their 2nd year of the nursing program. Financial need and merit considered. The application is currently closed.

Dr. Karl David and Mrs. Jeannette Straub Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Awarded to a full or part-time nursing student. Financial need strongly considered. The application is currently closed.