Arkansas First Bank Corp Business Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by University of Arkansas Fort Smith

The First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship for students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership capabilities both in and out of school. They must have the desire to take a leadership role in activities that recognize business student achievement and promote the College of Business and Industry at UAFS as well as serve in an advisory capacity as student representatives to the dean and faculty of the College of Business and Industry. All students applying for this scholarship must submit a complete Application for Admission and a scholarship application. Students must also be seeking a major in the College of Business and Industry at UAFS. A selection of applicants will be chosen for a competitive interview.

Eligibility Criteria  

• ACT Score: 27
• High School GPA: 3.5
• Seeking a degree in the College of Business and Industry

Renewal Criteria

• Maintain 3.0 cumulative UAFS GPA
• Enroll in 15 credit hours each semester and earn 30 credit hours per year

Amounts

• Full tuition and fees over four years or until degree completion, whichever comes first
• Optional $2,500 housing for two years

Students who do not wish to use the housing portion of their scholarship in the first year forfeit the entire housing portion. The housing portion of the scholarship must be used consecutively in order to receive it each year.

NOTE: Current students will be responsible for the scholarship renewal criteria listed on their contracts.

Changing majors could result in a loss of awards