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Foundation Scholarships

Through the generous support of our donors, the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Foundation is able to provide scholarships to currently enrolled students who are eligible for awards based on donor fund requirements. Foundation Scholarship awards are approved by the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain Scholarship Committee.

The Scholarship committee reviews the applications, and the awards are made through the Financial Aid Office. Students must apply online at UA Rich Mountain Scholarship Application website.

Priority Deadline: April 1st

Second Deadline: July 30th *If funds are available*

Degree or certificate-seeking student. Scholarship award based on need of funds for outstanding balance of tuition, fees, or books. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include demonstration of financial need and academic performance by the student and awarded annually. The scholarship award is for a female veteran or descendent of a veteran (daughter or granddaughter) student. Students from Polk County will receive first consideration for scholarship award. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students from Mena, Acorn or Oden, but not limited to those areas. Scholarship awarded based on demonstration of financial need and academic ability. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students from Polk County and based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students enrolled in the field of teaching, educational-related field, or agriculture-related field. Scholarship based on financial need and academic ability with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

Degree seeking student athlete.  Scholarship award based on need of funds for outstanding balance of tuition, fees, books, or housing costs.  Amounts are subject to change.  Scholarship funds awarded annually.

Degree or certificate-seeking student. Scholarship award based on need of funds for outstanding balance of tuition, fees, or books.  Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include demonstration of financial need and academic excellence by the student. Scholarship award applied toward the cost of tuition, books, fees and other related costs. Scholarship funds awarded annually. To renew the scholarship, students must have maintained a 3.0 grade point average during the first academic year. 

The scholarship qualifications include students who have graduated from a Polk County high school, enrolled full-time, and pursuing a two-year degree. Scholarship applied toward the cost of tuition, books or fees and based on financial need and academic ability. Scholarship funds awarded annually. Students may reapply for the scholarship for the second year based on financial need, academic ability, and completion of degree or certificate. 

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. Scholarship applied to tuition, fees, and books. Scholarship funds awarded annually. To renew the scholarship, students must have maintained a 2.5 grade point average during the first academic year. 

The award is designated for a nursing student from Scott County.  Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include second priority consideration given to students from Montgomery, Polk, and Scott counties enrolled in concurrent credit courses that qualify for the concurrent course tuition rate. Scholarship award based on financial need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students based on the following:

Grant I awards funds for tuition, fees, books, or supplies for two semesters with priority consideration given to students in the nursing program, but not limited to nursing students. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

Grant II awards funds for tuition, fees, books, or supplies for two semesters with priority consideration given to students over the age of 25 who have established an associate/certificate degree plan. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students enrolled in allied health programs to assist with educational-related expenses. Scholarship based on need and academic performance. Scholarship applicants enrolled in a degree or certificate program and demonstrate need and academic potential considered for the award. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students enrolled in a nursing program, including the Certified Nursing Assistant program. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students entering a program that will lead to a state certification, certificate, or degree relating to the medical field.  This includes associate degree programs as long as the degree program includes prerequisites for the major of study and/or degree program the student specifies on the scholarship application.  Scholarship award based on need and the ability of the student to be successful in completion of their studies. Scholarship award applied to educational-related expenses and funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include students seeking a nursing degree or an Associate of Arts degree with a focus in science, math, or medical-related field.  Scholarship applied toward the cost of tuition, books, and fees and based on financial need and academic ability. Scholarship funds awarded annually and may be renewed for a second year.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students majoring in communications, radio/television/film, aviation, medical field, nursing, or medical-related studies.  Students must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence.  Scholarship covers tuition, books, fees, and other educational-related costs. Students who maintain a 3.0 grade point average are eligible for scholarship renewal for the second year. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include nursing students and award based on need and academic performance. Priority for the scholarship award will be for students in Polk County. Scholarship applied toward the cost of tuition and awarded annually. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The grant qualifications include priority consideration given to students based on the following criteria:

Grant I awards funds to students from Polk County based on financial need.  Scholarship applied to tuition, books, and fees for two semesters.

Grant II awards funds to students based on need and academic performance. Students must be Cove, Vandervoort, Hatton, or Wickes, or who graduated from Wickes, Van-Cove, or Cossatot River High School. Grant applied to tuition, books, and fees for two semesters. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

 

The scholarship qualifications include UA Rich Mountain Talent Search Program high school students currently enrolled in concurrent and/or dual credit courses or high school graduates that currently enrolled at UARM and were active participants in the UARM TS Program. Scholarship awarded based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.  

The scholarship qualifications include current Mena High School graduates. Scholarship award based on financial need and academic performance. Scholarship applied toward cost of tuition and may be renewed for a second year with the demonstration of a 2.5 grade point average and successful completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students majoring in the medical field or business administration. Students must demonstrate academic ability and economic need. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who are in their sophomore year and a graduate of Oden or Mena High School. Students must demonstrate leadership skills and academic potential. Applicants who are sophomore students and meet the leadership and academic potential criteria but are not graduates of Oden or Mena may also be considered for the award. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include a current Oden High School graduate pursuing a degree or certificate. Scholarship award based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who are veterans or active duty military personnel or their spouses or children based on established criteria. Applicants who are degree-seeking but do not meet a priority category may also be considered for the award. Grant applied to the cost of tuition, books, fees and other educational-related costs. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to nursing students to complete their education and based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include students who are descendants or dependents of current employees of F.M. Dix Co Inc. or Brodix, Inc. Scholarship award applied toward the cost of tuition, based on financial need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to Polk County students that are members and/or family (dependent students) are members of Rich Mountain Electric Cooperative but not limited to students that do not meet the criteria. Scholarship award based on financial need and applied toward the cost of tuition, fees, books, and educational-related expenses. Scholarship funds awarded annually.  

The grant qualifications include support for student participation in entrepreneurial related activities, provide equipment or supplies for the Entrepreneurship Program, or provide supplemental scholarship aid to students who have a special interest in entrepreneurism. Financial need will be a consideration for the grant. Scholarship funds awarded based on availability.

The scholarship qualifications include consideration given to students from the Ouachita Mountain areas of rural Arkansas and rural Oklahoma, including Idabel or Broken Bow, Oklahoma. Scholarship based on need and academic performance. Scholarship funds awarded annually. 

The scholarship qualifications include priority consideration given to students who demonstrate financial need and majoring in the field of communications as related.  If there are no communication majors applying for the grant or if the earnings for distributions exceed the awards granted to communications majors, the grant gives second priority to students majoring in engineering (greatest priority given to those majoring in engineering associated with the communications industry).  The grant gives third priority to business administration majors. Scholarship funds awarded annually.

The scholarship qualifications include a current Mena High School graduate. The scholarship shall not exceed the cost of tuition for two semesters. Scholarship award based on financial need, academic performance, and demonstrated commitment to their program of study. Scholarship funds awarded annually.