Institutional Scholarships

This scholarship supports students who want to get involved in student leadership at UA Rich Mountain. It is open to those interested in serving in the Student Government Association (SGA) or as a UA Rich Mountain Ambassador.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have a 3.0 GPA (from high school or college)

• Submit one letter of recommendation from a high school or college staff member or administrator

• Submit a short essay explaining:

  • Why you're interested in a leadership position

  • How the experience will help you grow or improve

Scholarship Award Amounts

Award amount is $1,000 per semester.

Renewal Criteria

This scholarship is renewable for up to 4 semesters. To remain eligible, you must:

• Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA

• Be enrolled full-time each semester at UA Rich Mountain

• Meet other requirements as determined by SGA Advisor

This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate strong leadership qualities and characteristics. It is designed to support emerging student leaders as they grow through involvement at UA Rich Mountain.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Have a 3.0 GPA (from high school or college)

• Submit one letter of recommendation from a high school or college staff member or administrator

• Submit a short essay explaining:

  • Why you're interested in a leadership position

  • How the experience will help you grow or improve

Scholarship Award Amount

Award amount is $750 per semester.

Renewal Criteria

This scholarship is renewable for up to 2 semesters. To remain eligible, you must:

• Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA

• Be enrolled full-time each semester at UA Rich Mountain

• Meet other requirements as determined by Scholarship Committee

Scholarship to be used toward on campus housing. Students applying must live within 90 miles of campus.

*NOTE: Due to NJCAA rules, student athletes are not eligible for this scholarship.

Criteria to renew: Maintain the UA Rich Mountain satisfactory academic progress policy.

This scholarship is designed for students who earned college credit in high school through UA Rich Mountain’s Concurrent Credit Program or the Career Center. Award amounts are based on the number of college credit hours earned before enrolling as a regular student.

Scholarship Award Amount

Award amounts are determined by the number of Concurrent or Career Center credit hours earned in high school:

• 9–14 credit hours: $500 per semester

• 25+ credit hours: $750 per semester

Note: Award amounts will be prorated if the student is not enrolled full-time.

Renewal Criteria

To continue receiving the SEFS Scholarship, students must:

• Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA

• Be enrolled full-time each semester at UA Rich Mountain

Scholarship Duration

This scholarship is available until one of the following is met:

• Completion of 90 attempted credit hours, or

• Earning an associate degree or certificate

Disclaimer: Once an associate degree or certificate is obtained, the student is no longer eligible for the SEFS Scholarship.