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Application Sought From Seniors

Published Wednesday, November 20, 1996 in the Gurdon Times

The Arkansas Alumni Association is now accepting applications from high school seniors for merit scholarships to the University of Arkansas for the 1997-98 academic year.

A qualified student who completes and submits the scholarship application will be considered for:

  • Arkansas Alumni Scholarship with two scholarships awarded per academic year. It is renewable.

  • Arkansas Scholarships, which is funded by the Razorback Collegiate License Plates. Forty-eight $1,000 scholarships were awarded for the 1996-97 academic year.

  • Arkansas Alumni Chapter Scholarships, funded by participating Alumni chapters, is available to students living in or near a chapter.

Competitive selections are based on academic achievement and potential, involvement in school and community activities and demonstrated leadership. The Alumni Association seeks to attract outstanding, well-rounded student leaders to the University of Arkansas.

Minimum requirements are a high school grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, an ACT composite score of 24 or higher, and a successful admission to the UA for the 1997-98 academic year.

Interested students may contact their high school counselor for more information, or call Bonnie Barney at the Arkansas Alumni Assocatin (501) 575-2801. Applications must be received by March 1, 1997.

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