Banquet honors newest scholarship winners, endowment

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”

Self-made millionaire donates $1 million to UALR for scholarships

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”

LULAC scholarship helps student live dream

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”

Keltner Scholarship helps fulfill college dreams for single mothers

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”

Students encouraged to seek scholarships, avoid debt

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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Deadline looms for freshman & transfer student scholarships

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”

Numerous scholarships still available, Feb.1 deadline

Are you are first-time freshman, returning to school after taking time off, or transferring from a two-year college? Regardless of your academic niche, scholarships abound at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Apply now. Continue reading “Numerous scholarships still available, Feb.1 deadline”

Scholarship reaches full endowment, recipient earned trip to D.C.

The Stonewall Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has reached full endowment thanks to help from money raised at a recent fundraiser in Washington D.C., hosted by the scholarship founders. Continue reading “Scholarship reaches full endowment, recipient earned trip to D.C.”

Nursing scholarships help fill critical need across state, nation

Nearly $100,000 in scholarships were awarded this fall to nursing students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, helping to address the need for nurses across the state and region. Continue reading “Nursing scholarships help fill critical need across state, nation”

Hispanic student follows heart and scholarship opportunities

Miguel Alvarez, a 25-year-old sophomore at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has come a long way from his days as a C-level student in high school in the small town of De Queen. Continue reading “Hispanic student follows heart and scholarship opportunities”