More students will have access to a University of Arkansas at Little Rock education thanks to a $2 million donation from a local family foundation.
The gift from the Bailey Foundation, a long-time supporter of UALR and higher education, establishes the Bailey Scholars fund and kicks off UALR’s new student success fundraising initiative for student scholarships and support.
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The Department of Nursing recently selected 17 University of Arkansas at Little Rock students for more than $140,000 in scholarships.
Continue reading “Department of Nursing announces scholarship recipients”
University of Arkansas at Little Rock students have a new scholarship option, thanks to the efforts of a family still coping with the tragic loss of two children. Continue reading “Butterfly Swamp Fun Run leads to UALR scholarship”
Know a student who could use a little boost to fund his or her college education?
Several academic scholarships for new or incoming first-time students to UALR are available, but the deadline is fast approaching.
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Thirteen University of Arkansas at Little Rock students received recognition at the 2014 League of United Latin American Citizens Council (LULAC) 750 Little Rock Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 25 at the Clinton President Center. Continue reading “Banquet honors newest scholarship winners, endowment”
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has been selected for a $1 million endowment that will support scholarships for nontraditional college students who want to return to school to finish their college education. Continue reading “Self-made millionaire donates $1 million to UALR for scholarships”
Yolanda Guadalupe Anzora was born in El Salvador, but has found herself reaching her dream of obtaining a higher education in America. Continue reading “LULAC scholarship helps student live dream”
UALR graduate Monica McDaniel – who at one time supported four children on her salary as a cocktail waitress and bartender – calls Phyllis A. Keltner her “dream maker.” Continue reading “Keltner Scholarship helps fulfill college dreams for single mothers”
Fifty-five percent of Arkansas students will graduate from college with an average debt of $23,324, according to the latest figures available through the California-based Institute for College Access and Success.
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For several years after earning her high school diploma, Paige Bradshaw, 26, was a teller in the banking industry, eventually working her way up to a position as a teller supervisor. Continue reading “Deadline looms for freshman & transfer student scholarships”