Scholarship for New Graduate Students
The “Get Your Feet Wet” scholarship sets graduate students up for success. This scholarship is for students in their first semester of graduate school. It covers the tuition for one three-credit-hour course in their program.
Eligibility
The “Get Your Feet Wet” scholarship is open to applicants who meet this criteria:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be enrolling in their first semester of grad school in Fall 2023
- Must be fully admitted to a graduate program at UA Little Rock
- NOT awarded a graduate assistantship
- NOT be full-time employees of UA Little Rock or another U of A system school
Application Deadline
Application deadline: Aug. 7, 2023. Recipients will be contacted before classes begin.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Funding will be distributed in the fall, and some funding will be reserved to support applicants planning to start graduate school in the spring.
All applicants are encouraged to apply and complete their graduate school application as soon as possible. Individuals that do not complete their application and are not admitted into a graduate program will not be considered.
Contact Dr. Karen Kuralt, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, if you have any questions.
Previous Scholarship Recipients
During the pilot of the “Get Your Feet Wet” scholarship, the UA Little Rock Graduate School was able to assist several individuals from different backgrounds. All applicants were interested in graduate school but needed financial assistance to help make that dream happen. This scholarship made these dreams a reality. Here are a few of their stories.
“I am the only source of income in my household due to COVID. My son is special needs and requires more assistance with the school environment being unstable due to closures, so my husband had to stop working to stay home with him while I continued working. Having this award would help me be able to financially afford to start graduate school in the fall.” – Jennifer, LSTE MEd
“I have been a child forensic interviewer for over 4 years. My goal is to move from interviewing children to aiding them in working through their trauma. I want to do trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy with children who desperately need it. My heart is in working with children and I want to continue to do so. I have put off school for years now because I was unsure how I would pay for it. I’m still not completely sure how to make my internship work and still be able to work. With 3 children to support, I cannot afford to not work. This aid would greatly benefit me and would provide a lot of relief for me.” – Morgan, Social Work
“I find myself somewhere I never imagined I would be. I planned to work at Dassault Falcon Jet until it was time to retire, and then COVID hit, and eventually, my position was eliminated. I have not been able to find employment that pays what I used to make with my skill set. My wife and I have a son in college and another that just started junior high. I’ve coached several of my son’s sports teams, and one of the things that has taught me is that sometimes you just need a win. I need a win!” – Michael, LSTE GC
UA Little Rock Graduate School Get Your Feet Wet Scholarship
The “Get Your Feet Wet” scholarship sets graduate students up for success. This scholarship supports students in their first semester of graduate school by paying tuition for one three-credit-hour course in their program. Apply Now!
