Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship

Brief Description

The Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship at UCA is a merit-based scholarship aimed at reducing the cost of tuition for international students. It is designed to attract highly qualified students from other states and countries to attend UCA, promoting cultural diversity and global perspectives on campus.

Host Institution(s)

The University of Central Arkansas, located in Conway, Arkansas, is a public research university with a strong focus on undergraduate education. It offers over 150 undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, health sciences, and liberal arts.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for undergraduate and graduate students in any field of study offered at UCA.

Number of Awards

Each year, UCA awards a limited number of Out-of-State Tuition Scholarships to international students.

Target Group

The scholarship is open to both incoming and currently enrolled international students who are not residents of Arkansas.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship covers the difference between the in-state and out-of-state tuition rates, which can amount to significant cost savings for international students. It is renewable for up to four years for undergraduate students and two years for graduate students, as long as the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the scholarship,

• Students must have a strong academic record and demonstrate leadership potential, community involvement, and cultural diversity.
• They must also be enrolled full-time and maintain a valid immigration status.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship, prospective students must first complete the UCA admission application and submit all required documents, including official transcripts, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation. The scholarship application is included in the admission application and does not require a separate submission. Current UCA students can apply for the scholarship by submitting a separate application available on the university’s website.

Official Website

For more details and to apply for the Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship at UCA, please visit the official website.