University of Central Arkansas

Through the generosity of private support, the UCA Foundation offers scholarships to students in the UCA College of Business. Applications for College of Business specific scholarship are available typically on January 1st for the next academic year -- deadline for most scholarship is mid-March.

College of Business Scholarship Application Form  (Word Document)

In addition to the College of Business specific scholarships listed below, applicants are encouraged to review the entire listing of Privately Funded Scholarships.  Please visit the UCA Foundation, Inc. and UCA Alumni Association for additional scholarship opportunities.

Accounting Partner Scholarships
• Bell & Company PA
• BKD (Barid, Kurtz & Dobson) LLP
• Donna S. Stephens LTD, CPA
• Hudson-Cisne & Company
• Thomas & Thomas LLP
• Windstream Communications Excellence in Industry

Qualifications for all Accounting Partner Scholarships include:
• Full-time enrollment in the MAcc Program (minimum 9 hrs)
• Maintaining minimum GPA of 3.0 and full admission in the MAcc Program.
•Any student not meeting eligibility criteria in any semester will forfeit the remainder of the scholarship
• A grade of “C” in any class will cause a student to forfeit the remainder of the scholarship
For additional information, contact the Dr. Patricia Mounce, Department of Accounting Chair, at (501) 450-3108.

Burdick/McAlister Scholarship
• For full-time students majoring in geography or business who are citizens of the United States and who demonstrate financial need. Entering freshmen eligibility:  minimum high school GPA of 2.75 and ACT of 24 or above. Current student eligibility:  2.75 or above cumulative GPA. Contact the UCA Foundation, 450-5859.

CoB Insurance & Risk Management Scholarship
• For full-time students majoring in Insurance & Risk Management in the UCA College of Business. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. For additional information and application forms, contact the Insurance & Risk Management Center, 852-2360.

Conque Family Scholarship
•For full-time student with demonstrated financial need and a GPA of 2.50 or above.  First preference given to business majors. Contact the UCA Foundation, 450-5859.

N.C. Staffing Scholarship
• For full-time MBA graduate students. Preference (in descending order) give to students from:  the Philippines, Asia, other countries, United States. Contact Dr. David Kim, MBA Director, 450-5316.

Stephen L. Strange, Sr. Excellence in Insurance
• For full-time students accepted into the insurance/business program at UCA College of Business. Contact the Insurance & Risk Management Center, 852-2360.