Academic scholarships will be awarded as applications are received;
therefore, students should make application at an early date since only a limited
number of these scholarships are available. Students may receive only one Tech
funded academic scholarship in any semester. The amount of total funds received
by each student will be contingent on the Arkansas Department of Higher
Education Scholarship Stacking Policy, Arkansas Act 1180 of 1999.
Students who graduate from an Arkansas non-public non-accredited school
or from a home school program must have a minimum composite ACT score of 24
and a 3.25 high school grade point average to be considered for academic
scholarship.
Students who graduate from LeFlore or Sequoyah County in Oklahoma or
Bowie County in Texas are considered in-state for fee purposes and are eligible
to receive academic scholarships.
Board of Trustees Scholarship — This scholarship pays tuition, room, board,
and $500 stipend per semester for eight semesters for a student who qualifies as
a National Merit Finalist, National Merit Semi-Finalist, Arkansas Governor's
Distinguished Scholar, or Arkansas Governor's Scholar. The student must enroll
in 15 hours during the fall semester of the freshman year and complete a minimum
of 12 hours with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship the following spring
semester. The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours for the spring
semester and complete a total of 30 hours for the freshman year with a 3.00 GPA
to be eligible for the scholarship for the sophomore year. Renewal of the
scholarship during the sophomore, junior, and senior years requires a 3.25 GPA
each semester on a minimum of 15 hours per semester. Failure to meet the
renewal requirements in any semester will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship
for all subsequent semesters. This scholarship must be used the fall semester
following high school graduation. The student must live in a residence hall to be
eligible for room and board waiver. Failure to live in the residence hall will result
in forfeiture of the room and board waiver for all subsequent semesters.
Presidential Scholarship — This scholarship covers tuition, room, board, and
$125 stipend per semester for eight semesters for a student who scores 30-36
ACT and has a 3.25 cumulative high school GPA. The student must enroll in a
minimum of 15 hours during the fall semester of the freshman year and complete
a minimum of 12 hours with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for this scholarship the
following spring semester. The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours for
the spring semester and complete a total of 30 hours for the freshman year with
a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship for the sophomore year. Renewal of
the scholarship during the sophomore, junior, and senior years requires a 3.25
GPA each semester on a minimum of 15 hours per semester. Failure to meet the
renewal requirements in any semester will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship
for all subsequent semesters. This scholarship must be used the fall semester
following high school graduation. The student must live in a residence hall to be
eligible for room and board waiver. Failure to live in the residence hall will result
in forfeiture of the room and board waiver for all subsequent semesters.
University Honors Scholarship — This scholarship covers tuition, room,
board, and $500 stipend per semester for eight semesters. The recipient must
participate in University Honors curriculum requirements and maintain a minimum
3.25 grade point average based upon at least 12 hours each semester. Room and
board waiver is contingent upon the recipient residing in a residence hall. Failure
to live in the residence hall will result in forfeiture of the room and board waiver for
all subsequent semesters. This scholarship is restricted to members of the
University Honors program. For additional information on the University Honors
scholarship, contact Dr. Jan Jenkins, Director of Honors, at 968-0456.
University Scholarship — This scholarship covers tuition, room, and board
per semester for eight semesters to a student who scores a 26-29 ACT and 3.25
cumulative high school GPA. The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours
during the fall semester of the freshman year and complete a minimum of 12 hours
with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for this scholarship the following spring semester.
The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours for the spring semester and
complete a total of 30 hours for the freshman year with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible
for the scholarship for the sophomore year. Renewal for the scholarship during the
sophomore, junior, and senior years requires a 3.25 GPA each semester on a
minimum of 15 hours per semester. Failure to meet the renewal requirements in
any semester will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship for all subsequent
semesters. This scholarship must be used the fall semester following high school
graduation. The student must live in a residence hall to be eligible for room waiver.
Failure to live in the residence hall will result in forfeiture of the room and board
waiver for all subsequent semesters.
Dean's Scholarship — This scholarship awards tuition per semester for eight
semesters for a student scoring 24-25 on the ACT and 3.25 cumulative high school
GPA. The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours during the fall semester of
the freshman year and complete a minimum of 12 hours with a 3.00 GPA to be
eligible for this scholarship the following spring semester. The student must enroll
in a minimum of 15 hours for the spring semester and complete a total of 30 hours
for the freshman year with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship for the
sophomore year. Renewal of the scholarship during the sophomore, junior, and
senior years requires a 3.25 GPA each semester on a minimum of 15 hours per
semester. Failure to meet the renewal requirement in any semester will result in
the forfeiture of the scholarship for all subsequent semesters. This scholarship
must be used the fall semester following high school graduation.
Academic Scholarship — This scholarship awards $500 per semester for four
semesters for a student scoring 21-23 on the ACT and 3.25 cumulative high school
GPA. The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours during the fall semester of
the freshman year and complete a minimum of 12 hours with a 3.00 GPA to be
eligible for this scholarship the following spring semester. The student must enroll
in a minimum of 15 hours for the spring semester and complete a total of 30 hours
for the freshman year with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship for the
sophomore year. Renewal of the scholarship during the sophomore year requires
a 3.25 GPA on a minimum of 15 hours at the end of the fall semester. Failure to
meet the renewal requirements in any semester will result in the forfeiture of the
scholarship for all subsequent semesters. The scholarship must be used the fall
semester following high school graduation.
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship — This scholarship pays tuition per
semester for eight semesters for a student who is the number-one or number-two
ranking student in his or her high school graduating class. The student must enroll
in a minimum of 15 hours during the fall semester of the freshman year and
complete a minimum of 12 hours with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for this scholarship
the following spring semester. The student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours
for the spring semester and complete a total of 30 hours for the freshman year with
a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship for the sophomore year. Renewal of
the scholarship during the sophomore, junior and senior years requires a 3.25 GPA
each semester on a minimum of 15 hours per semester. Failure to meet the
renewal requirements in any semester will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship
for all subsequent semesters. This scholarship must be used the fall semester
following high school graduation.
Out-of-State Scholarship — A limited number of scholarships are awarded on
a competitive basis to out-of-state students. Special consideration will be given
to children of Tech alumni. To be eligible, a student must score between 24-36 on
the ACT and have a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative high school GPA or rank
number-one or number-two in his/her high school graduating class. This
scholarship award varies based on the level of the student's ACT score. The
student must enroll in a minimum of 15 hours during the fall semester of the
freshman year and complete a minimum of 12 hours with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible
for this scholarship the following spring semester. The student must enroll in a
minimum of 15 hours for the spring semester and complete a total of 30 hours for
the freshman year with a 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the scholarship for the
sophomore year. Renewal of the scholarship during the sophomore, junior, and
senior years requires a 3.25 GPA each semester on a minimum of 15 hours per
semester. Failure to meet the renewal requirement in any semester will result in
the forfeiture of the scholarship for all subsequent semesters. This scholarship
must be used the fall semester following high school graduation.
Transfer Scholarship — This competitive scholarship awards up to $1000
tuition per semester for four semesters to a student who has completed at least
30 for-credit hours from an Arkansas two-year public or private community or
technical college with a 3.25 transfer GPA. A student must enroll in and complete
15 or more hours with a 3.25 GPA each semester to be eligible for renewal. For
a student who is enrolled at the University Center, the student must enroll in and
complete 15 or more Arkansas Tech University hours with a 3.25 GPA each
semester to be eligible for renewal. The scholarship will not cover costs incurred
by courses taken from other institutions, nor will the scholarship exceed the
amount of charges incurred from the Arkansas Tech courses taken through the
University Center.
Phi Theta Kappa — Two tuition scholarships each fall semester will be given
to members of Phi Theta Kappa. These transfer students must also have
completed a minimum of 30 transferable hours with a minimum 3.5 grade point
average to be eligible. A student must enroll in and complete 15 or more hours
with a 3.25 GPA each semester to be eligible for renewal. For a student who is
enrolled at the University Center, the student must enroll in and complete 15 or
more Arkansas Tech University hours with a 3.25 GPA each semester to be
eligible for renewal. The scholarship will not cover costs incurred by courses taken
from other institutions. These scholarships cover in-state tuition only.
Departmental Performance Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are awarded yearly to students who show
special aptitude which would be of service to the school. These students work
eleven hours a week in their specific department for which they receive tuition
credit on their account. These scholarships are renewable for seven semesters
if the student is not on academic or disciplinary probation, lives in campus housing,
and receives the recommendation of the department head.
Music Performance Scholarships
The University will award, on an audition basis, a limited number of music
performance scholarships for participation in major instrumental or choral
organizations. The amount of the scholarship will be determined based on criteria
established by the Music Department. The award will not be relinquished so long
as satisfactory participation in the major music organization(s) continues and other
conditions given below are met.
The awards are renewable for the seven regular semesters immediately
following enrollment, based on the recommendation of the Music Department head
and the student's maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 or higher.
No student is eligible for the award in a semester in which he or she is on
academic or disciplinary probation. Once lost, the scholarship may be regained
by raising the grade point average to the required level or by removal from
academic or disciplinary probation and upon recommendation of the head of the
Music Department.
Senior Service Fellowships
Fellowships in the various schools of the University are open to a limited
number of outstanding advanced students. These service fellowships are awarded
at the discretion of school committees when the caliber of the applicant justifies
such assistance. Candidates for the fellowship must have earned 90 semester
hours of credit, have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on all work, and be
enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours for the semester(s) for which the fellowship is
granted. Any deviation or exception to this policy must be approved by the Office
of Academic Affairs. Students who would like to be considered for a Senior Service
Fellowship must make written application by April 1 to the appropriate dean.
Native American Out-of-State Waiver
Arkansas Tech University offers in-state tuition rates to Native American
students in other states belonging to tribes which formerly lived in Arkansas, before
relocation, and whose names are on the rolls of tribal headquaters. Tribes thus
identified include the Caddo, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek (Muskogee),
Delaware, Kickapoo, Osage, Quapaw, Shawnee, and Tunica. Students who
qualify for in-state tuition for fee purposes may apply for freshman academic
scholarship. For more information contact the Office of Admissions at (800) 582-
6953.
Unless otherwise stipulated, all of these scholarships are awarded by, or
under specific guidelines established by, the Student Aid Committee. Applications
may be obtained by writing the Student Aid Office unless otherwise indicated.
Students must submit family financial information for all scholarships that consider
financial need.
Accounting Club Scholarships — Several fee and book scholarships are
awarded each year to accounting majors. The scholarships are provided by
contributions made by accounting alumni to the Accounting Club. Senior
accounting majors and faculty choose the recipients based on need, scholarship,
and potential in the accounting profession.
Susan Adams Memorial Scholarship — The family and friends of Susan
Adams have established a scholarship in her memory. The amount of the
scholarship will be credited toward tuition for the recipient. Although any worthy
student is eligible to receive the scholarship, preference in selection will be given
to out-of-state students who are children of Tech graduates.
Allied Poultry Industries Scholarship — Scholarships are awarded to
students in the Department of Agriculture. These scholarships are awarded to
promote entrance into this vast food-producing industry. Trained, high-quality
college graduates are needed for jobs as administrators, production managers,
and sales-service representatives. The selection is made by the Department of
Agriculture of Arkansas Tech.
Arkansas Health Information Management Association Scholarship — An
annual scholarship fund has been established by the Arkansas Health Information
Management Association. The scholarship is awarded each spring to a deserving
health information management major. The recipient is determined by the
Executive Board of the Arkansas Health Information Management Association.
Arkansas Livestock Show Scholarship — The University will award annually
a one-half tuition scholarship to an outstanding FFA member, participating in the
Arkansas State Livestock Show held each fall in Little Rock, to enroll in the
Department of Agriculture. Winners of this scholarship are not eligible to succeed
themselves, and the scholarship must be used the year immediately following high
school graduation.
ATA Endowment Program — A $300 scholarship for African-American juniors
or seniors in accredited teacher education programs in Arkansas colleges and
universities. Details may be secured from the Student Aid Office or from Room
207, AEA Building, 1500 West Fourth Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.
Athletic Scholarships — The maximum number and maximum value of such
scholarships will be determined by the constitution and by-laws of the NCAA Gulf
South Conference.
Sybil W. Bates Engineering Scholarship — Awarded to an incoming
freshman majoring in Engineering, this scholarship is decided by a committee from
the Arkansas Tech University Engineering Department. To be eligible for this
scholarship, a student must have an ACT composite score of 26 and a 3.5 in core
classes from high school. This scholarship is for the freshman year only and is not
renewable for subsequent years. Applications should be directed to the head of
the Engineering Department.
Janet Beck Memorial Scholarship — This memorial scholarship has been
established by the parents and friends of Janet Beck in honor of her many
accomplishments. Preference will be given first to graduates of Nemo Vista High
School and then to graduates of Perry or Conway Counties. Two letters of
recommendation from high school teachers and/or counselors should accompany
the scholarship application. The scholarship amount will be determined each year
as funds are available and can be applied for through the Development Office.
Bridenthal Choir Scholarship — This scholarship is named for Dorothy
Bridenthal Bean and her twin sister, Deloris Bridenthal Prestridge, who both
attended Arkansas Tech from 1940 until their graduation in 1942. While this award
is designed for students whose studies concentrate on choir in their music
education, a student who is majoring in choir or choral music is preferred. Each
applicant must audition for the scholarship. The recipient must be in good
academic standing and shall be chosen by a committee composed of three
members of the Arkansas Tech University Music Department. This scholarship will
be awarded each semester that funds are sufficient.
Bridenthal Piano Scholarship — This scholarship is named for Dorothy
Bridenthal Bean and her twin sister, Deloris Bridenthal Prestridge, who both
attended Arkansas Tech from 1940 until their graduation in 1942. While this award
is designed for students whose studies concentrate on piano in their music
education, a student who is majoring in piano is preferred. Each applicant must
audition for the scholarship. The recipient must be in good academic standing and
shall be chosen by a committee composed of three members of the Arkansas Tech
University Music Department. This scholarship will be awarded each semester
that funds are sufficient.
Brooks Family Scholarship — The Brooks Family Scholarship, established
by Dr. Robert Autry Brooks, is to be awarded each year that funds are sufficient.
Preference will be given to a student focusing his or her studies in the Arts and
Sciences including, but not limited to English, Literature, and History. The student
should be an Arkansas resident possessing academic and/or leadership potential
and in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or
above. Application should be made to the School of Liberal and Fine Arts.
Elmo Browning Scholarship — To be considered for this full scholarship, a
student must graduate from either Augusta High School (Augusta, Arkansas) or
McCrory High School (McCrory, Arkansas) and attend Arkansas Tech University.
The original recipient will retain the scholarship throughout their academic career
at Arkansas Tech University provided that they complete a minimum of twelve
credit hours per semester or twenty-four semester hours for the fall and spring
semesters combined. Additionally, students must maintain a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0. If a student's cumulative grade point is below 2.0 for the fall
semester, they will be allowed to receive the scholarship for one additional
semester to allow them to bring up their cumulative grade point average up to 2.0.
Fay Bullock Social Science and Philosophy Scholarship — A scholarship
awarded each semester to a student who is majoring, or one who intends to major,
in the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy. Academic achievement,
need, and relevant extracurricular activities will be considered in making the award.
The recipient will be selected by the department's faculty.
Troy and Marjorie Burris Art Materials Scholarships — Art supply scholar-
ships, three $300 scholarships each semester, established by Mr. and Mrs. Troy
Burris, to be awarded to majors in art. Art faculty will nominate students, based on
the following criteria: art achievement and skill level, art grades, attitude, and
commitment. Art faculty will determine the awards each semester.
Business and Economics Faculty Book Scholarships — Several book
scholarships are awarded each year to full-time senior students pursuing any of
the business and economics majors. The scholarships, presented in recognition
of outstanding academic achievement, are funded by contributions from the
Business and Economics Department faculty, which also selects the recipients.
Markey Butterworth Scholarship — An endowed scholarship in memory of
Markey Butterworth is given annually to an out-of-state student majoring in
Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. The scholarship will be awarded by the Student Aid
Committee.
Reuben Dee Caudle Scholarship — A partial-tuition scholarship will be
provided for a student majoring in one of the physical science fields. The recipient
must demonstrate a financial need and must meet and maintain satisfactory
scholastic requirements. Preference will be given to Arkansas residents and those
who have prior military service. This scholarship is to be re-awarded to the initial
freshman recipient each of his/her subsequent three years while at Tech provided
he/she continues to major in Physical Sciences and maintains good academic
standing.
Judge J. E. Chambers Scholarship — Proceeds from an endowment by the
family of the late Judge John E. Chambers provides scholarships for outstanding
applicants from Danville, Fourche Valley, Western Yell County or Dardanelle high
schools. Applications with at least two supporting letters of recommendation must
be received by the Student Aid Office by April 1 each year. Academic promise and
service to school and community will be heavily considered in determining the
recipient.
C.L. Chiang and C.C. Yang Chemistry Scholarship — An endowed
scholarship established by Mr. C.L. Chiang of Singapore in honor of Dr. C.C. Yang,
former Professor of Chemistry. The scholarship is awarded to an incoming
freshman majoring in chemistry. The requirements for this award are a high school
GPA of 3.0 or greater, a composite ACT score of 24 or greater. Applications
should be made to the head of the Physical Sciences department. This
scholarship is renewable by request if the awardee makes satisfactory progress
toward an ACS-accredited degree in chemistry.
Dana Coffman Journalism Scholarship — This partial-tuition scholarship has
been established in memory of Dana Coffman, a former journalism student at Tech.
This award will be decided by Journalism Department faculty with preference given
to a female student majoring in the field of Journalism. Academic achievement and
financial need will be reviewed before making the award. Application should be
made through the Journalism Department.
Rip Collins Memorial Scholarship — Established by the Friends of the Little
Red River to honor Mr. Rip Collins, the scholarship shall be used to make awards
to full-time student(s) attending Arkansas Tech University. A recipient will be
chosen annually and receive partial tuition for both the fall and spring semester of
that academic year. Selection process will begin in the spring after
recommendations are made by fisheries professors at Arkansas Tech. Awards will
be granted by a committee made up of members of the Friends of the Little Red
River after reviewing applications and letters from the applicants expressing their
thoughts, beliefs, and future plans concerning fisheries management. Preference
will be given to a sophomore or junior fisheries student in good standing who is
interested in either cold water fisheries biology or management or stream/riverine
fisheries biology or management. Recipient will attend Friends of the Little Red
River fall banquet for recognition. Application should be made through the Biology
Department.
G. M. and Ruby Cook Business Scholarship — An endowed scholarship will
be awarded annually to a business major. Applications should be made to the
head of the Business Department.
Dale Corley Memorial Scholarship — Friends and former students have
established an endowed scholarship fund to commemorate the many years of
service the late Mr. Corley rendered as professor and chairman of the Department
of Accounting. Interest from the fund is awarded once annually to a senior
accounting major. Selection of the recipient is made by the Department of
Accounting each spring.
Alfred & Marge Crabaugh Scholarship Program — Established through the
benevolence of Alfred J. & Marge W. Crabaugh, both of whom were prominent
figures in the history of Arkansas Tech University and the Russellville community.
This renewable scholarship will be awarded to outstanding full-time student(s) who
have an ACT score of 21 or above, demonstrate leadership skills, and excel in
Speech, Journalism or Communication. To be considered for this award, in
addition to the above stated criteria, entering freshmen must submit two letters of
recommendation from teachers, a scholarship application and high school
transcripts. The scholarship can be renewed with the original recipient provided
he/she continues to meet the criteria, maintains a cumulative 3.00 GPA, and has
written renewal recommendations from two Arkansas Tech University faculty
members in their field of study. Renewal recommendations must be made to the
Arkansas Tech Development Office. Scholarship recipients will receive an award
for tuition, fees and books and will be known as "Crabaugh Scholars." Financial
need will be considered when making these awards. Application should be made
to the Arkansas Tech Development Office; recipients will be selected by the
Crabaugh Scholarship Committee.
Dames Club Scholarship — The Dames Club, which is composed of women
faculty and administrative staff members and the wives of faculty and
administrative staff members, annually awards a scholarship to a deserving woman
who has completed a minimum of three semesters of studies at Arkansas Tech.
The scholarship pays the tuition and activity fees for the semester following the
selection. To be eligible, a recipient must have a cumulative grade point average
of not less than 3.0, must demonstrate need for financial assistance, and must
have a record of cooperation with faculty, staff, and other students. Notices
explaining application procedures will be posted on campus or information can be
secured from the chairman of the Dames Club Scholarship Committee.
Applications must be submitted by February 1, or first Monday following.
Bill Donnell, Jr., Memorial Art Scholarship — The family and friends of Bill
Donnell, a 1993 Tech graduate in graphic design, have established a tuition
scholarship as a tribute to his memory. Each year the funds from the Bill Donnell,
Jr., Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by Chamberlyne Country Club will be
contributed to the scholarship account. This tuition scholarship will be awarded
each fall term to an entering freshman or current student who is majoring in art.
The recipient will be chosen by the Student Aid Committee and approved by the
Donnell family. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial
need, who are residents of Yell County, and/or who plan to study emphasis in
graphic design.
Deward and Anne Dopson Scholarship — A tuition scholarship awarded from
funds contributed by Coach Dopson's former players, managers, and friends. The
scholarship goes to a student in the last semester or year of his or her
undergraduate degree and is selected by the Vice President for Student Services.
Past service to Tech will be a strong factor for selection.
Gerald Edgar Scholarship — A performance scholarship paying a semester's
tuition is awarded each spring in honor of Gerald Edgar who was News Bureau
Director, advisor of student publications, and journalism professor for twenty-nine
years at Arkansas Tech Univerisity. It is to be awarded to a student who shows
ability in and dedication to publications work. Financial need will be considered.
The student will be required to work ten hours per week on student publications.
Lawrence M. Evans Memorial Political Science Scholarship — A memorial
scholarship established by Dr. Larry Evans, his family, and his friends for a
sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in History and Political Science. Preference
will be given to those emphasizing Political Science. Academic achievement and
need will be considered in making the award. The recipient will be selected by the
faculty of the department of Social Sciences and Philosophy.
Gene Farmer Memorial Award — A grant is awarded to an Arkansas high
school editor who plans to specialize in either journalism or political science at
Arkansas Tech University. This award, to honor and encourage a student of
outstanding ability, will be made to the high school editor whose academic and
journalistic accomplishments indicate the greatest potential for distinguished
service in either field. The award, from the income of the Gene Farmer Memorial
Endowment, is in memory of one of Arkansas Tech University's most distinguished
graduates, who from a beginning as editor of Tech's student newspaper, achieved
national and international prominence as a journalist. Mr. Farmer authored several
books and worked for many years as a senior editor for Life Magazine.
Laura Ferguson Computer Science Scholarship — This endowed
scholarship was established by Laura Ferguson, Arkansas Tech University class
of 1934, who worked in the computer industry for the majority of her career. This
scholarship covers full tuition for one year for an upper level student enrolled in the
Computer Science program with preference given to residents of Pope County.
Application should be made to the Head of the Computer Sciences Department.
First United Methodist Church Scholarship — An endowed scholarship has
been established by the First United Methodist Church in Russellville to assist
Methodist students who are nursing, medical assistant, health information
management, or medical technology majors at Arkansas Tech. Students majoring
in nursing will receive first consideration for the award which will be made by the
Arkansas Tech Student Aid Committee. Students should be recommended by their
home church pastor and the scholarship is renewable.
FFA Scholarships — The scholarship program for the national FFA
organization will be determined jointly by an officer of the University and the FFA
organization. Information concerning this program can be secured from the State
Department of Education or the Tech Department of Agriculture.
GTE Telephone Operations — A tuition scholarship is awarded each year to
a Tech student. This scholarship is based both on need and academic ability. The
scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in engineering or a related field
and whose home is in the area serviced by Central Area GTE in Arkansas.
William C. (Bill) & Barbara Gund Scholarship — Students majoring in English
with a junior or senior standing are eligible for this partial-tuition scholarship
provided that they maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 and follow all established criteria.
Selection will be made by a committee from the English Department with
preference given to non-traditional students. Application should be made through
the English Department.
Francis Gwaltney Memorial Scholarship — An endowed scholarship will be
awarded annually to any major in memory of Francis Gwaltney, former author and
member of the English and creative writing faculty. Applications should be made
to the English Department.
Burl Harris Memorial Scholarship — Mr. and Mrs. John G. Harris have
established this scholarship in honor of Burl Harris, a long-time practicing Public
Accountant and businessman in Russellville. During most of his life, he was
actively involved in industrial development efforts for the Russellville area. Mr.
Harris served on the Arkansas Tech University Foundation Board of Directors until
his death in 1990. He was a dedicated supporter of the University as a whole
and of the Department of Accounting in particular. This scholarship will be awarded
to a junior- or senior-level accounting major each year that funds are available.
Applications should be made to the head of the Arkansas Tech University
Accounting Department.
Jasper Vernon Howard Scholarship — An endowed scholarship in memory
of Jasper Vernon Howard will be awarded annually to a student in the School of
Business. The recipient must demonstrate a financial need and must meet and
maintain satisfactory scholastic requirements. This scholarship will be awarded
by the Student Aid Committee.
Interfraternity Council (IFC) Scholarship — The IFC Scholarship is awarded
each fall semester to an outstanding Tech fraternity member with the classification
of sophomore or junior. The scholarship will be announced in April of each year.
Opal James Memorial Scholarship — The family and friends of Opal James
have established an endowed scholarship in memory of Mr. James, a park ranger
who was killed while on duty in 1977. The scholarship is awarded annually to a
student in Recreation and Park Administration or Fisheries and Wildlife Biology.
Scholarship and future potential for service will be considered by the Student Aid
Committee in making the award.
J.D. Knight Scholarship — This scholarship was established by Mrs. J.D.
Knight in memory of her late husband, Mr. J.D. Knight, a former member of the
Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees. The recipient must be majoring in accounting,
business, or economics and must have an interest in banking as a possible career.
Jackie Knight Memorial Scholarship — A scholarship awarded annually to
an outstanding and deserving senior-to-be who is majoring in accounting. The
recipient will be selected by the head of the Accounting Department. Gradepoint
and financial need will be considered in making the selection. This scholarship was
established by the family and friends of Jackie Knight, former Vice-President for
Administration and Finance at Tech.
Little Rock Grain Exchange Scholarship — To be considered for this
scholarship, students must have declared a major in Agriculture or Agriculture
Business. Freshmen students must rank in the upper half of their Arkansas high
school graduation class and possess ACT or SAT test scores that exceed the
state average. Additionally, applicants must have two or more positive
recommendations from their high school principal, counselor or teachers.
Sophomore students must have two or more positive recommendations from their
university or college teacher and have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Financial need will be considered although not determinative. Scholarships are
renewable each semester up to eight semesters assuming the student takes a full
academic load of 15 hours per semester and maintains a cumulative grade point
average of 3.00. Applications should be made to the Head of the Agriculture
Department.
W. H. "Bill" Martin Scholarship — This tuition and fees scholarship will be
granted each year that sufficient funds are available. Preference will be given to
a junior or senior student who demonstrates financial need, has an academic track
and career interest in the newspaper industry, and has previous experience on a
newspaper staff or with the media. Upon selection, the recipient must maintain at
least a 3.0 GPA or must appeal for continued support. Scholarship applications
and application for continued support must be submitted to the Development Office
by July 15. Applicants will not be eligible to receive this scholarship if they are
current full-time employees of The Courier.
Bill Martin Family Book Award — This award will be granted by a committee
each year to the recipient of the W. H. "Bill" Martin Scholarship.
Massie-Mobley Modern Foreign Language Scholarship — A full-tuition
scholarship for an upperclassman majoring in foreign language. The recipient will
be selected by the Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies.
Wilson Matthews Distinguished Scholar Athlete Award — This fund was
created by the Ross Pendergraft family in recognition for the contributions that Mr.
Wilson Matthews has made as a distinguished graduate of Arkansas Tech
University. This scholarship will be awarded to junior-standing or above students
who participate in team sports. These scholarships are renewable annually based
on the student-athlete's academic and athletic standing and with continued
recommendation of the nominating coach and selection by the Matthews
Scholarship Committee. Criteria for receiving this scholarship are: nomination by
a coach and selection by the Matthews Scholarship Committee; junior standing or
above; GPA of 3.00; preferably from a rural area; and exemplary credentials in
academics, athletics, and leadership skills in school or community. Selected
students must submit a resume and three letters of reference representing the
areas of academics, athletics and leadership. Consideration will be given for
additional financial assistance being received and to those students who meet the
criteria with an emphasis on football. Application should be made through the
Athletic Department.
Truman McEver Memorial — A scholarship for an entering freshman who is
majoring in an area of Physical and Life Sciences. The recipient is chosen by
members of the Physical and Life Science Department; academic ability and
financial need are considered.
Cora McHenry Scholarship for Teaching Excellence — Four tuition
scholarships available to minority students committed to teaching in the public
schools of Arkansas at either the elementary or secondary level. Two of these
scholarships will be awarded to elementary education majors and two to secondary
education majors on a competitive basis. To apply a student should submit a high
school transcript, two letters of recommendation from school officials, a brief
handwritten essay on why the applicant is interested in teaching, and a record of
activities in school, church and the community to the Director of Teacher
Education, School of Education, Arkansas Tech University. This scholarship is
renewable as long as the recipient maintains a 2.50 grade point average and
remains eligible for the teacher education program. Application deadline is April
15.
Xzin McNeal Scholarship — Scholarships are awarded annually to students
in the Department of Agriculture. Students are selected by need and merit.
Selection is by the Agriculture Department and a person named by Mr. McNeal.
Scholarship amounts vary from one half tuition to full tuition. Students must
maintain a 2.50 G.P.A.
P. K. Merrill Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is given to a junior or
senior majoring in sociology or history.
Mitchell-Keathley Scholarship — Established in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby
Keathley and Mr. Boss Mitchell, this scholarship will benefit graduates of Danville
High School. To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must attend Danville
High School (Danville, AR) for the last four semesters prior to graduation and be
accepted for admission to Arkansas Tech University. Additionally, high school
grade point average, ACT score, leadership roles in school and community, and
financial need will be considered. The principal and counselor at Danville High
School will be included in the selection committee.
Dwight M. Moore Scholarship — A book scholarship is awarded in the spring
semester to a student interested in and having potential in the field of botany.
Selection is made in the fall semester by members of the Biological Sciences
Department. The scholarship was established by the late Dr. Moore, one-time
head of the department, and by his wife Clemmie, a graduate of the department.
Van & Marilyn Moores Scholarship — This partial-tuition general scholarship
will be awarded annually by the Student Aid Committee. Most awards are made
to incoming freshmen.
Bert and Annette Mullens Scholarship — This partial-tuition scholarship is
awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in business. Awards will be made by
the Student Aid Committee each year that funds are available.
John & Joie Nutt Scholarship — This scholarship has been established to
benefit students who are enrolled in either Agriculture or Agriculture Business at
Arkansas Tech University, maintain an appropriate cumulative grade point level,
and have a class standing of sophomore of higher. This annual award will cover
tuition, fees, and a stipend for textbooks. Recipients will be chosen by a
committee made up of faculty members of the Agriculture department.
The Rexann Oller Honorary Scholarship Fund — An endowed scholarship
awarded each year to deserving upperclassman student(s) or an entering
freshman for two semesters full tuition and fees. Recipient(s) must have a GPA
of 2.5, majoring in humanities area (English or Music) with good academic
standing; and an ACT score less than 24. Recipient(s) will be chosen by the
Department Chairs for English and Music.
Rexann Oller International Studies Scholarship — The Rexann Oller
International Studies Scholarship will be awarded each year to a student who
shows academic achievement in international affairs and/or strong background and
interest in international relations. This is a full-tuition and fees scholarship and is
open to all Arkansas Tech undergraduate and graduate students who have a
minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated
financial need. Recipients of other tuition scholarships are not eligible to apply.
Application deadline is November 1. Please contact the Office of International
Student Services for full application requirements.
B. G. and Anita Owen Textbook Scholarship — A book scholarship awarded
to a student with junior standing was initiated by B.G. Owen, Associate Professor
of Biology. Following the expressed wishes of their daughter, friends may
contribute funds to perpetuate this scholarship, which is awarded by a committee
from the biology department according to criteria determined by the late Professor
Owen.
Anita Page Memorial Scholarship — This scholarship is awarded by the
Student Aid Committee. The recipient must work ten hours per week in a
department related to the student's major.
Tate Page Family Scholarship — The family of the late Dr. Tate Page has
endowed a scholarship in his memory which will be awarded annually by the
Student Aid Committee.
Tate C. "Piney" Page Memorial Scholarship — An endowed graduate athletic
scholarship in memory of Dr. Page has been established through contributions by
the Russellville Kiwanis Club. The recipient will be chosen by the Arkansas Tech
Athletic Director.
Ross Pendergraft Scholarship — Four renewable scholarships are to be
awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need
and are majoring in computer science, accounting, or
business/economics/finance-one scholarship from computer science, one from
business and two from accounting. These scholarships will each cover the cost
of tuition and fees. Each scholarship will be renewed with the original recipient
provided he or she has a GPA average of not less than 2.5 for the fall semester
and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at the end of each spring semester.
Application should be made to the above mentioned departments.
William C. and Myonia Pinson Instrumental Music Scholarship — A tuition
scholarship will be provided each year for an instrumental music major to be
selected by a music faculty committee.
Pope County Association for Handicapped Scholarships — One or more
scholarships of varying amounts awarded annually to students with disabilities who
are residents of Pope County and who are enrolled or admitted as post secondary
students. Application forms may be obtained from high school counselors or from
the Pope County Association for Handicapped, P.O. Box 2512, Russellville,
Arkansas 72801.
Pope County Farm Bureau Scholarship — Two $1000 scholarships are
awarded each year to Pope County residents who are members of the Pope
County Farm Bureau and working toward a degree in agriculture. These
scholarships are renewable as long as the recipient maintains a 2.50 GPA.
Selection is made by the Agriculture Department and the Pope County Farm
Bureau.
Pope-Yell County Single Parent Scholarship — Scholarships are awarded
each semester to single parents who are residents of Pope or Yell counties.
Recipients must have applied for federal financial aid and be eligible for a federal
Pell Grant. Application deadline is July 15 for the fall semester and December 1
for the spring semester. Applications are available from Pope-Yell County Single
Parent Scholarship Board, River Valley Shelter for Battered Women and Children,
Inc., P.O. Box 2066, Russellville, AR 72811.
Jim Price Memorial Scholarship — Friends and members of the Church of
Christ have established an endowed scholarship fund in memory of Jim Price to
assist students who are members of the Church of Christ. The scholarship is
awarded on a semester basis and can be renewed for one additional semester.
To be eligible a recipient must have completed 24 or more hours at Arkansas Tech
with a "C" average or better. The scholarship is awarded by the Jim Price
Memorial Scholarship Fund Board of Directors which can be reached via the
Church of Christ Student Center in Russellville. Students should be recommended
by their home congregation.
Quail Unlimited/Jim Ed McGee Scholarship — A scholarship awarded each
year by the Russellville Chapter of Quail Unlimited in memory of Dr. Jim Ed
McGee, an outstanding educator and sportsman. The scholarship is awarded
annually to a junior or senior student in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology based on
scholarship and professional potential. Minimum qualifications include a 3.0 grade
point average, 60 earned hours of credit, and home residence in Pope County or
an immediately adjacent county. Application deadline is December 1; selections
will be made in January based on the recommendations of the faculty in Fisheries
and Wildlife Biology.
Lillian Massie Reed Modern Foreign Language Scholarship — A
scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in foreign language. The
recipient will be selected by the Department of Foreign Languages and
International Studies.
Lambert Resimont Memorial Scholarship — An endowed athletic scholarship
to be awarded annually. Applicants should contact the Arkansas Tech Athletic
Director.
Ron and Donna Reynolds Scholarship — A scholarship awarded each fall
semester to a freshman art major carrying twelve or more hours. The student
receiving the scholarship will be expected to work in the Art Department six hours
a week. Selection is made by presentation of a portfolio and interview. Selection
is made before the fall semester, based on the recommendation of the Art
Department head. Application deadline is June 1.
Reeves Ritchie Scholarship — Arkansas Power and Light Company will
award an annual scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to a senior majoring in
fisheries and wildlife biology or recreation and parks administration. Selection will
be made by the Student Aid Committee and preference will be given to a student
who plans to reside in Arkansas after graduation. Mr. Ritchie, now retired, was a
long-time president of AP&L.
Russellville Junior Auxiliary Marge Crabaugh Scholarship — A tuition
scholarship awarded annually to an upperclassman from the Russellville area.
Russellville Kiwanis Joe Ray Scholarship — This endowed scholarship was
established in memory of long-time State Senator Joe Ray of Havana. Applicants
may be prospective or returning students. Prospects must have demonstrated
their academic potential by scoring a minimum of 21 on the ACT examination or
maintaining a minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.5,
demonstrated a financial need, and submitted a completed application form and
supporting documentation by February 15.
Russellville Noon Lions Club Scholarship — A scholarship will be awarded
to a local student who exhibits academic ability, leadership, and financial need.
The recipient will be selected by the Student Aid Committee each spring.
Russellville Rotary Club Scholarship — A scholarship is awarded each year
to a Pope County student by the Russellville Rotary Club. Applications may be
made each summer to the Rotary Club through any of its members.
Mary McDonald Shinn Scholarship — An annual partial-tuition scholarship
awarded to a vocal music major chosen by a committee made up of the Arkansas
Tech Music Department faculty. Application should be made through the Music
Department.
Mary Teresa Shinn Scholarship — A scholarship given in memory of Mary
Teresa Shinn. This scholarship is awarded by the Student Aid Committee.
Carol Stewart Stark Memorial Scholarship Fund — Scholarships from this
account will be awarded by a committee of Music Department faculty each year
that funds are sufficient. Preference will be given to an undergraduate music major
who demonstrates financial need with first priority will to be given to a married or
single parent student. If no one meets this qualification in any given year then any
undergraduate music student demonstrating need will be considered.
Hazel Thrasher Memorial Scholarship Fund — Scholarship awarded to
nursing majors based on need and the potential to meet the requirements of a
professional nurse as determined by the Department of Nursing.
John E. Tucker Memorial Scholarship — An endowed athletic scholarship.
Applications should be made to the Athletic Director.
Mary D. Turner Music Scholarship — An endowed scholarship will be
awarded annually to a music major in honor of Mary D. Turner. Applications should
be made to the head of the music department.
Virgil Alvin Turner Book Scholarship — A book scholarship established by
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Stroud which is awarded for the fall semester of the
sophomore year to a major in chemistry. Recipients should be dedicated to
obtaining a degree in chemistry and demonstrate this through scholarship
attainments. Selection will be made by the full-time chemistry faculty.
The Mary Elizabeth Ragland Urton Memorial Scholarship Award — An
endowed award given each year to a deserving female student who has
maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5; practices her leadership skills; and exemplifies
ethical and moral values. Scholarships and awards will be granted by a committee
each year that funds are sufficient.
R. Lewis Urton Senior Rehabilitation Scholarship — An annual scholarship
provided by the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association covering fees for two
semesters. The scholarship is awarded to a senior major in rehabilitation science.
Applications for the scholarship must be received by April 10 of each year.
Students interested in applying should contact the Director of the Rehabilitation
Science program. Each applicant will be interviewed by a committee made up of
members of the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association.
Alfred and Martha Brownlee Vance Scholarship — An annual scholarship for
an incoming freshman. Preference will be given to a Pope County resident.
Vance Family Scholarship — A scholarship awarded annually by the Student
Aid Committee.
Melvern Watson Scholarship — Awards will be made by a committee
comprised of faculty members from the Agriculture Department each year that
funds are available. This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in
Agriculture or Agriculture Business with preference given to current or transfer
students, especially those who have achieved Junior status. Financial need will
be a consideration and students who receive the scholarship may re-apply for the
scholarship for subsequent years. Applications should be turned in to the Head of
the Agriculture Department.
Eugene and Hazel Weir Educational Trust — This scholarship was
established to provide scholarships to qualified Arkansas Tech University students
from Pope County, Arkansas. Mrs. Weir graduated from Atkins High School,
attended Arkansas Tech and then went on to teach in Pope County schools for 48
years, including many years in Russellville. The scholarship amount will be
determined each year as funds are available and can be applied for through the
Development Office.
Dr. Charles and Joyce Wilkins Nursing Scholarship — To award excellence,
this full-tuition senior honors scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time nursing
student who has the highest grade point average prior to entering the fall semester
of the Tech nursing program senior year. The recipient will be chosen by Tech
Nursing Department faculty. Application should be made to the Nursing
Department.
Penny L. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship — A scholarship is awarded
annually by the Student Aid Committee to the most deserving nursing student
based upon high school record, need, and test scores.
Robert Hays and Martha Williams Scholarship — The Robert Hays and
Martha Williams tuition scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman annually.
The recipient must be a high school graduate from either Pope, Crawford or Yell
counties. The student must have maintained a "B" average through high school,
participated in school activities, possess the quality of good citizenship and have
financial need.
Teresa Williams Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund — Endowed
scholarships to Arkansas Tech will be awarded to qualified graduates of Benton,
Arkansas, High School.
Gene Witherspoon Memorial Scholarship — A scholarship awarded annually
to an instrumental music major by the Arkansas Tech Band Alumni in memory of
Gene Witherspoon, director of bands at Tech from 1950 to 1970.
Hallie Belle Witherspoon Memorial Scholarship — A scholarship is awarded
annually to an instrumental music major by the Arkansas Tech Band Alumni in
memory of Hallie Belle Witherspoon.
Yell County Medical Society Scholarship — A $500 scholarship awarded
each spring semester by the Yell County Medical Society to a Tech student from
Yell County majoring in nursing. Applications should be sent to the Head of the
Arkansas Tech University Nursing Department by December 1 each year.
Selection will be based on need and academic achievement as determined by the
Nursing Department.
Yell County Scholarship — This partial-tuition scholarship was established by
an anonymous donor and is to be awarded to deserving students from Yell County.
Yell County Wildlife Scholarship — Set up by members of the Yell County
Wildlife Federation, this partial-tuition scholarship will be awarded annually to a
wildlife and fisheries major that intends to devote a career to wildlife and fisheries
conservation. Recommendations will be made by the Fisheries and Wildlife
department and recipients will be chosen by a committee made up of members of
the Yell County Wildlife Association. Application should be made to the Biology
Department.
Academic Standards for Students Receiving Financial Aid Through Federally Funded Programs
This policy applies to funds received through the Federal Pell
Grant, the Federal Work Study, the Federal Perkins Loan, the Federal
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, the Federal Subsidized Stafford
Loan, the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, the Federal Parent Loan for
Undergraduate Students and the Arkansas Student Assistance Grant Programs.
The standards will be applied automatically and without favor or prejudice,
with progress being checked at the end of each fall and spring semester.
Any appeal of this policy must be made in writing to the Financial Aid
Academic Policy Appeal Committee and turned into the Financial Aid Office within
thirty-days of the notification of non-compliance.
No special consideration of the effects of dropping classes will be allowed
unless the Student Financial Aid Director is contacted for approval prior to
dropping the course(s).
Students must meet all conditions of the policy. Noncompliance with any
section will result in loss of aid.
Institutional Academic Suspension
Any student whose name appears on
the institutional suspension list will not be eligible to receive aid for their next
period of enrollment even if they do re-enroll with the approval of the Admissions
Council.
It is the students responsibility to notify the Financial Aid Office when they are
no longer on the suspension list.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
First Undergraduate Degree. A student
is considered making satisfactory academic progress as a full-time student if the
total credits earned ( with a grade of "D" or better) are:
# of
Semesters | Minimum Hours
"Earned" |
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 84 |
| 8 | 96 |
| 9 | 108 |
| 10 | 120 |
NOTE: ALL part-time students must always earn the number of hours in which they
are enrolled.
Transfer Students will be assigned an "equivalent semesters attended"
based on the number of hours accepted by the Registrar's Office rounded down
to the nearest quarter semester. Example: A student with fifty-four transfer hours
would have an "equivalent semesters attended" of 4.5 (54 divided by 12 = 4.5).
One initial disbursement of financial aid funds will be granted without an academic
transcript on file with the Registrar, but no future financial aid disbursements will
be made until the transcript is received and evaluated. It is the student's
responsibility to make sure the transcripts are on file with the Registrar.
Students may use summer hours earned at Tech to fulfill the academic
progress requirement. Hours earned at another institution will not meet the
requirement.
A student must have received a degree by the end of ten (10) full-time
semesters for a degree normally requiring four years or six or (6) full-time
semesters for degrees normally requiring two years. Less than full-time semesters
will be counted proportionally (see chart below). All semesters attended will be
counted whether a student received financial aid during the semester or not, but
allowances will be made for semesters involving required remedial course work.
| Attempted Hours |
| Part-time enrollment Chart: | 1 - 5 hrs | = | .25 semester |
6 - 8 hrs | = | .50 semester |
9 - 11 hrs | = | .75 semester |
12+ hrs | = | 1 semester |
Students who have been granted academic clemency will still have their
semesters attended counted on the basis of actual attendance.
A student receiving aid may completely withdraw ONE SEMESTER ONLY and
return the next semester to receive all entitled financial aid. Upon withdrawing any
additional semesters while on financial aid, the student will not receive aid for their
next period of enrollment even if the number of semesters attended and hours
earned would allow for the receipt of financial aid funds. The next period of
enrollment hours must be equivalent to the number of hours enrolled during the
second withdrawal semester. (Example: If a student withdraws a second time
while enrolled in 12 hours, the student would have to pay for 12 hours before
becoming eligible to receive financial aid).
Required Grade Point Average
All students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of
2.00 at the end of their fourth regular (fall and spring) semester or "equivalent
semester" and maintain that minimum for all remaining semesters to continue on
aid. No appeal will be granted for anyone in violation of the 2.00 GPA rule.
A student who falls below the 2.00 GPA will be reinstated upon bringing the
grade point average back up to 2.00. However, financial aid will not be paid
retroactively for any semester lost because of this requirement.
Subsequent Undergraduate Degree OR Teacher Certification
- Full-time students must earn an average of twelve hours per semester.
- Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA each semester.
- Degree or certification must be completed by the end of four regular (fall and spring) semesters.
