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Thursday, April 18, 2024

UA-PTC High School Merit Scholarships

UA-PTC offers academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 annually based on a student’s academic success in his or her high school and college (if applicable). There is no separate application necessary for the UA-PTC Merit Based Scholarships. Students are considered for a scholarship upon completing an application for admission – this includes submitting all transcripts and test scores. Scholarships and awards vary depending on cumulative high school GPA and admission test scores of the ACT, Accuplacer, or SAT. UA-PTC uses “Composite Scores” for the purpose of awarding these scholarships.  They are awarded for two semesters at a time for consecutive fall and spring semesters only and do not cover summer terms. Under Arkansas law, ACT 323, other financial aid received may reduce the value of the academic award. Institutional scholarships are not stackable and students may only receive one institutional scholarship per semester. All scholarships are awarded based on the availability of funds.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are graduating high school.
Application Process: These scholarships are awarded once a student is accepted for admission.
Renewable Criteria: Remain a full-time student with a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Maximum Award: Maximum four semesters or completion of an associate degree.
Priority Application Deadline: May 3, 2024

Scholarships
 ACT ACCUPLACER HS GPA 2.5 and above
Trustee Scholarship27-36277-300Full Tuition
Chancellor Scholarship23-26266-276$3,000
Dean Scholarship 21-22261-265$2,000
Achievement Scholarship19-20246-260$1,000

UA-PTC High School Career Leadership Scholarship

$1,500 awarded to approximately thirty-five outstanding graduating seniors each year who have actively participated in career-oriented/leadership activities while in high school.  Decisions are based on student’s financial need, high-school GPA, and active participation in career oriented high school programs, clubs, and/or outside organizations.  These programs include, but are not limited to, Skills USA, ProStart, Scouts, 4-H, FBLA, FFA, FTA, Beta Club, Key Club, etc. The award may be renewed up to four semesters if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and is enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) each semester.

Ben Wyatt Scholarship

$1,500 awarded to six high school seniors each academic year.  Students must be seeking an associate degree or technical certificate. The award may be renewed up to four semesters if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and is enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) each semester. This scholarship is in honor of Ben Wyatt, who served as Chancellor of University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College from 1980 to 2000. Decisions are based on an applicant’s leadership, honors, activities, community service, and financial need.

Harriet Frazer Scholarship

$1,500 awarded to six high school seniors each academic year.  Students must be seeking an associate degree or technical certificate. The award may be renewed up to four semesters if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and is enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) each semester. This scholarship is in honor of Harriet Frazer, a former University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College instructor, administrator, and advocate for education. Decisions are based on an applicant’s academic achievement, leadership abilities, special awards and honors, and extracurricular activities and financial need.

James A. Jones Memorial Scholarship

$1,500 awarded to six high school seniors each academic year. Students must be seeking a technical certificate or Associate of Applied Science. The award may be renewed up to four semesters if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and is enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) each semester. This scholarship is in honor of James A. Jones, who was the director of University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College from 1949 to 1980. Jones devoted his career to increasing vocational education opportunities in central Arkansas and shaped the mission of University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, which was then known as Pulaski Vocational Technical School. Decisions are based on an applicant’s leadership, honors, activities, community service, and financial need.