Applying for scholarships at UA Little Rock is an important part of your college journey. Incoming freshmen and transfer students only need to apply for admission to UA Little Rock in order to be considered for most of our institutional scholarships (institutional scholarships are the ones that come from the university).
Scholarship amounts depend on a variety of funding sources so individual scholarship amounts vary each year. All students entering their concentration year are encouraged to apply for scholarships for which they qualify.
Departmental Scholarships
The School of Social Work offers several scholarships specifically for undergraduate students. Applicants are usually notified of scholarship results in May.
Bachelor of Social Work Scholarship
The School of Social Work will award this scholarship to a student enrolled full-time in the second year of the BSW program who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. Applications will be reviewed and the funds will be made available to the recipient in the fall of student’s second year in the BSW Program, assuming funds are available.
Requirements:
- A statement of financial need.
- A 3.0 overall GPA and/or 3.25 or higher GPA in all BSW courses.
- Expected full-time enrollment in the second year of the BSW program.
Students should submit:
- A statement describing their current financial situation and how this scholarship will assist them in pursuing their BSW degree;
- A written statement which describes the student’s qualifications, experiences, interests, and goals for this scholarship; and
- A letter of reference from a faculty member in the School of Social Work.
On receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must write a thank you letter to the donor. Questions should be directed to May Atkins at maatkins@ualr.edu. Deadline for application is Feb. 1. Submit applications online.
Centers for Youth and Families Scholarship
The School of Social Work will award this scholarship to a full or part-time student admitted to the BSW program who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. Applications will be reviewed and the funds will be made available to the recipient in the fall semester of the BSW Program, assuming funds are available.
Requirements:
- A statement of financial need.
- A 3.0 overall GPA and/or 3.25 or higher GPA in all BSW courses.
- Full admission to the BSW program
Students should submit:
- A statement describing their current financial situation and how this scholarship will assist them in pursuing their BSW degree;
- A written statement which describes the student’s qualifications, experiences, interests, and goals for this scholarship; and
- A letter of reference from a faculty member in the School of Social Work.
On receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must write a thank you letter to the donor. Questions should be directed to May Atkins at maatkins@ualr.edu. Deadline for application is February 1. Submit applications online.
Mark Krain Scholarship
The School of Social Work will award this scholarship to a student enrolled full or part-time in the second year of the BSW program who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. Applications will be reviewed and the funds will be made available to the recipient in the fall of student’s second year in the BSW Program, assuming funds are available.
Requirements:
- A statement of financial need.
- A 3.0 overall GPA and/or 3.25 or higher GPA in all BSW courses.
- Expected full-time enrollment in the second year of the BSW program.
Students should submit:
- A statement describing their current financial situation and how this scholarship will assist them in pursuing their BSW degree;
- A written statement which describes the student’s qualifications, experiences, interests, and goals for this scholarship; and
- A letter of reference from a faculty member in the School of Social Work.
On receipt of the scholarship, the recipient must write a thank you letter to the donor. Questions should be directed to May Atkins at maatkins@ualr.edu. Deadline for application is February 1. Submit applications online.
