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Kickstart Your Undergraduate Journey with UCA Freshman & Honors Scholarships 2026–2027



Are you ready to take the first step toward academic excellence in the United States? The University of Central Arkansas offers a variety of prestigious Freshman Academic Scholarships and Honors College Scholarships for first-time undergraduate students starting in the 2026–2027 academic year. These awards recognize merit, leadership, and outstanding academic performance while helping reduce tuition, housing, and fees.↚

 Kickstart Your Undergraduate Journey with UCA Freshman & Honors Scholarships 2026–2027

Schedler Honors College & Program
A separate application is required at uca.edu/honors.
80 students are selected for the Schedler Honors College, and 40 for the Schedler Honors Program
Students accepted into the Honors College will have their scholarship replace any Freshman Academic Scholarship offered Private room upgrade covers the full cost difference between Tier 1 and Tier 3 housing

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Degree Level

Undergraduate

Available Subjects
All subjects offered at UCA

Scholarship Benefits

Schedler Honors College Scholarship
Eligibility: Minimum 3.75 cumulative high school GPA (6th semester)
Requirements: Online application, 2 essays, 2 references
Tuition & Fee Award: $5,000
Housing Award: $1,500
Private Room Upgrade: $2,000
Annual Stipend: $2,000
Annual Total Value: $10,500

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Schedler Honors Program

Eligibility: Minimum 3.75 GPA
Tuition & Fee Award: $5,000
Housing Award: $1,500
Private Room Upgrade: $2,000
Annual Stipend: $1,000
Annual Total Value: $9,500

Achievement Scholarship
Eligibility: Minimum 4.00 cumulative GPA (6th/7th semester)
Deadline: January 26, 2026
Tuition & Fee Award: $5,000
Housing Award: $1,500
Annual Total Value: $6,500


University Scholarship
Eligibility: Minimum 3.75 GPA
Deadline: May 4, 2026
Tuition & Fee Award: $3,500
Housing Award: $1,000
Annual Total Value: $4,500

Future Leaders Scholarship
Eligibility: Minimum 3.50 GPA
Deadline: May 4, 2026
Tuition & Fee Award: $1,000
Housing Award: $1,000
Annual Total Value: $2,000

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Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities

Eligibility Criteria

Must be a first-time entering undergraduate student at UCA
Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Submit all required documentation to Admissions and Enrollment Services by the deadline
Scholarships are renewable for up to 8 consecutive fall and spring semesters or until completion of the first bachelor’s degree
Enroll in at least 15 UCA credit hours each fall and spring semester
Live in University housing to receive the housing award
Awards apply only to in-state tuition, room/board, and mandatory fees directly assessed by UCA

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Take the Next Step

Apply now to secure your chance for financial support and recognition for academic excellence, leadership, and future potential at the University of Central Arkansas

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