The Academic Excellence Scholarship is a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours awarded to UACCM students who have completed 30 college-level credit hours at UACCM with a 4.00 cumulative grade point average. The scholarship is renewable for one semester if the student maintains a 4.00 cumulative grade point average and successfully completes at least 15 college-level credit hours each semester. Students must enroll in at least 15 college-level semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. There is no application required for this scholarship.

The Academic Incentive Scholarship is a $500 tuition waiver awarded to first-time entering students who have achieved a composite score of 21-23 on the ACT with no subtest score below a 19 or COMPASS scores of at least 75 in Writing, 82 in Reading, and 51 in Algebra. Students’ test scores used in determining eligibility may not be over 5 years old. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 3.00 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 college-level credit hours each semester, a total of at least 27 college-level hours after the first year, and 42 college-level hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 college-level semester credit hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The Academic Merit Scholarship is a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours awarded to first-time entering students who have achieved a composite score of 24-27 on the ACT with no subtest score below a 19 or COMPASS scores of at least 94 in Writing, 92 in Reading, and 67 in Algebra. Students who graduated as Valedictorian or Salutatorian, as certified on their final transcript or by a letter from the high school principal or counselor, of their high school class are eligible for this scholarship. Students’ test scores used in determining eligibility may not be over 5 years old. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 3.00 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 college-level credit hours each semester, a total of at least 27 college-level hours after the first year, and 42 college-level hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 college-level semester credit hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The Academic Distinguished Scholarship is a tuition and required fee waiver for up to 15 credit hours awarded to first-time entering students who have achieved a composite score of 28+ on the ACT with no subtest score below a 19 or COMPASS scores of at least 99 in Writing, 96 in Reading, and 89 in Algebra. Students’ test scores used in determining eligibility may not be over 5 years old. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 3.25 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 college-level credit hours each semester, a total of at least 27 college-level hours after the first year, and 42 college-level hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 college-level semester credit hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

UACCM will waive 25 percent of the tuition costs for members of the Arkansas Air National Guard attending UACCM who are approved to receive assistance by the Base Education Office. The Arkansas Air National Guard will cover 75 percent of the tuition costs for these students. The Base Education Office will provide each eligible airman with a letter of eligibility and instruct them to notify UACCM of their eligibility.

A $250 per semester tuition or required fee waiver will be awarded to first-time entering students who have been officially recognized as School Counts! completers or Arkansas Scholars. The student’s high school transcript must reflect the Arkansas Scholars or School Counts! designation and students must enroll the Fall semester following high school graduation. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 2.50 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 hours each semester, a total of at least 27 hours after the first year, and 42 hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. There is no application required for this scholarship.

The GED Achievement Scholarship is a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours awarded to first-time entering students who score an average of 610 or above on the GED exam. The recipients must enroll at UACCM within 12 months following GED graduation from an Adult Education Center in Arkansas. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 3.00 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 hours each semester, a total of at least 27 hours after the first year, and 42 hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. There is no application required for this scholarship but students must contact the Financial Aid office to ensure this scholarship is awarded.

The GED Opportunity Scholarship is a three (3) credit hour tuition waiver awarded to first-time entering students who are a GED graduate from an Adult Education Center in Arkansas. The recipients must enroll at UACCM within 12 months following completion of the GED. This scholarship is non-renewable. There is no application required for this scholarship but students must contact the Financial Aid Office to ensure this scholarship is awarded.

The Skills USA Scholarship is a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours awarded to first-time entering students who place first in the Skills USA Leadership and Skills State Championships. Students must enroll the Fall semester following high school graduation and must enroll in courses applicable to a career/technical certificate or degree. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 3.00 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 hours each semester, a total of at least 27 hours after the first year, and 42 hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. There is no application required for this scholarship but students must provide documentation of the award to the Financial Aid Office.

The Technology Scholarship is awarded to up to five (5) first-time entering students each fall semester who enroll in courses applicable to a career/technical certificate or degree. Students must have at least a 2.50 high school grade point average or be a GED graduate and a minimum composite ACT score of 19 or COMPASS scores of 75 in Writing, 81 in Reading, and 56 in Pre-Algebra or 36 in Algebra. Students’ test scores used in determining eligibility may not be over 5 years old. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 3.00 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 college-level hours each semester, a total of at least 27 college-level hours after the first year, and 42 college-level hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

UACCM selects up to seven (7) Student Ambassadors annually who are awarded a tuition waiver for up to 15 credit hours. Students selected to be an ambassador shall agree to perform 128 hours of service to the College per semester. This service may be in the form of conducting campus tours, representing the College at recruitment activities, or assisting staff with office-related duties.

Students are required to have a minimum ACT score of 17 or COMPASS scores of 60 in Writing, 75 in Reading, and 43 in Pre-Algebra or 26 in Algebra plus one of the following: a minimum high school grade point average of 2.50 for first-time entering students, a GED score of at least 600, a minimum of 2.50 cumulative grade point average from the college most recently attended for transfer students, or a minimum UACCM cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above for a student who has previously attended UACCM. Students’ test scores used in determining eligibility may not be over 5 years old. Students must demonstrate outstanding leadership potential as evidenced by two letters of recommendation.

An interview with the Admissions staff is required. The scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains good job performance, a 2.50 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 hours each semester, a total of at least 27 hours after the first year, and 42 hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

AFTA’s Charlie Reiter Memorial Award is a $1500 scholarship (subject to available funds) awarded each Fall semester by the Arkansas Fayetteville Shale Transporter Association (AFTA). Eligible students must have a declared major of AAS in Petroleum Technology and have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours at UACCM with 12 of those hours being Petroleum Technology courses. Student must submit two letters of recommendation with one of those letters from a UACCM Petroleum Technology instructor and submit a 500 word essay describing plans after graduation, community involvement, and volunteerism. Scholarship recipient must enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours to be awarded the scholarship and must successfully complete at least 12 semester credit hours with at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average to be eligible for a one semester renewal. Scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, books, or supplies. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The Clarence Cecil Janes Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Welding. Selection is based upon the recommendation of the provider of the scholarship and the UACCM Scholarship Committee. Preference will be given to a current Morrilton High School graduate. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The School Counts! Scholarship is a $250 book scholarship available for graduates of a Conway County high school who meet the School Counts! criteria to attend UACCM and are receiving over $1000 in other aid. Students not receiving over $1000 in other aid may receive up to a $1000 tuition/fee scholarship instead of the $250 book scholarship.
The tuition/fee scholarship may be renewable for up to three consecutive semesters if the student maintains a 2.50 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully completes at least 12 hours each semester, a total of at least 27 hours after the first year, and 42 hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 hours to be awarded this scholarship

Students must enroll full-time to receive the scholarship. (The tuition/fee scholarship and book scholarship cannot be combined.) The student’s transcript must designate they are an official School Counts! completer. This scholarship may be expanded depending on the availability of funds. Contact the UACCM Financial Aid Office for details.

This scholarship is awarded to a full-time UACCM student who is working toward an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree with the intent of pursuing a four-year degree. Applicants must have a high school or UACCM grade point average of 2.50 or above and require no remedial courses based on ACT or COMPASS test scores. UACCM grade point average supersedes the high school grade point average if the recipient has attended UACCM prior to the time the scholarship is awarded. The UACCM Scholarship Committee awards the scholarship. A letter of recommendation from a former instructor or counselor is required to be considered for this scholarship. The amount and number of the scholarships are contingent on the availability of funding. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

An Early Childhood Development scholarship of $100 per semester is awarded to an Early Childhood Development major. Selection is made by the UACCM Scholarship Committee. Funds must be used to defray the cost of school expenses. Students must be enrolled full-time with a minimum 3.00 grade point average to be considered for the award and to maintain this scholarship for the following semester. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The Faculty Merit Scholarship is sponsored by the UACCM Faculty Senate. Eligibility requirements include completion of 24 credit hours at UACCM with a 3.25 or higher cumulative grade point average, three letters of reference from faculty members, and full-time enrollment during the semester the scholarship is awarded. A student can only be awarded this scholarship one time. The amount and number of scholarships are contingent on the availability of funding. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

Established in 2006, the Fayetteville Shale Scholarship Fund is a 501(c) 3 organization with members representing companies working in the Fayetteville Shale. Funds raised are donated to the UACCM Scholarship Committee, which awards two types of scholarships to students: Regular scholarships, which are $500 per semester; and Merit-Based for academic excellence, which are $750 per semester.

Eligible students must be enrolled in the Petroleum Technology program and must be enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours. At least 6 hours of courses must apply toward the Petroleum Technology plan of study. Students may be considered for regular scholarship renewal for the subsequent semester, provided at least a 2.75 semester grade point average is maintained and the student continues to demonstrate financial need. Students may be considered for merit-based scholarship renewal for the subsequent semester, provided at least a 3.25 semester grade point average is maintained and the student continues to demonstrate financial need. There is a possibility of scholarship renewal throughout the recipient’s completion of the Petroleum Technology plan of study. Renewal requires a minimum 2.75 semester grade point average for regular scholarships or 3.25 semester grade point average for merit-based scholarships. Previous scholarship recipients must be selected by the scholarship committee each semester. There is no guarantee of renewal. Student must complete a new Scholarship Application each academic year (August-May). Scholarships awarded to first semester students are awarded based on high school grade point average of 2.75 or higher or ACT scores of 17 on math, 19 on reading, and 19 on English; or COMPASS scores of 26 on algebra or 49 on pre-algebra, 83 on reading, and 77 on writing. Students who have completed at least 12 or more hours (including developmental) at another college or university must have a 2.75 or higher transfer grade point average. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The James W. Pettry Memorial Scholarship is a one year scholarship up to $1,000 each semester to a full-time student pursuing a two-year program in a technical area (preference given to an Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology student). Applicants must be in their 2nd year of their program of study. One letter of recommendation is required from a former instructor. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average. This scholarship is renewable for the following semester if the student maintains a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average. Funds must be applied towards tuition, fees, and books only. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The Lance Cunningham Memorial Scholarship is a $150 award each semester to a student majoring in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology. Selection is made upon the recommendation of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology instructor with final approval of the Scholarship Committee. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

The Perry and Addie Brown Scholarship is a one-year scholarship in the amount of $500 per semester and is awarded to a current year minority graduate of a Conway County high school who needs no remediation. The scholarship is awarded on a semester basis to a student enrolling full-time with a minimum high school grade point average of 2.50. This scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 2.50 grade point average. Students must complete the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.

Scholarship applications are available in the UACCM Financial Aid Office for Single Parent Scholarships in Conway County, Pope/Yell Counties, Perry County, Van Buren County, and Faulkner County. Applications are also available on the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Web site at www.aspsf.org UACCM students are often awarded other community-based scholarships through various community organizations. Students are encouraged to research all scholarship possibilities.