University Honors Scholarship
(2008-09)
This website is designed to answer your questions about ASU's University Honors Scholarship program.
- What is the University Honors Scholarship (UHS)?
- What is the amount awarded?
- How is the scholarship renewed?
- How do I apply for the scholarship?
- How do I compete for the scholarship?
- What is the UHS competition?
- How many scholarships will be awarded?
- What if I am awarded the scholarship?
What is the University Honors Scholarship?
The University Honors Scholarship (UHS) is the top scholarship that ASU awards to its best students. In order to be eligible for the scholarship competition, each student must be an Arkansas resident and be a 2008 graduate of an Arkansas high school. Additionally, each student must have one of the following:
- 29ACT minimum and a 3.500 cumulative GPA on the sixth or seventh semester transcript OR
- Be a Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship recipient OR
- Be a National Merit finalist or semi/finalist.
Must I apply for admission to ASU to be considered?
Yes! Scholarship applicants must meet university admission requirements and must have an official transcript on file with the ASU Admissions Office in order to be eligible for consideration for a scholarship.
What is the amount awarded?
As the top scholarship of the university, the UHS covers tuition and fees for 15 semester hours, a double occupancy room, a meal plan and a stipend of $1200 for the academic year.
Is the scholarship renewable?
Yes! In order for the scholarship to be renewed, each student must complete 15 credit hours per semester with a 3.500 cumulative GPA per semester and successfully complete one honors course per spring and fall semester. The scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Be an Arkansas resident and a 2008 graduate of an Arkansas high school and complete the following steps:
- Apply for admissions with fee.
- Submit an official six or seven semester transcript
- Submit official ACT/SAT scores .
How do I compete for the scholarship?
Once all materials are received, each eligible student will be sent an invitation to participate in a scholarship competition. The competition will be used to determine who will receive the UHS.
What is the UHS competition?
The competition includes an essay writing section, an interview process, and university presentations. Students will be judged on various categories including their academic background, their interest in the university, their writing abilities, etc. The competition will be on Saturday, March 1, 2008 and will be on the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro.
How many scholarships will be awarded?
Depending on the eligible applicant pool, the university expects to award between 40-45 scholarships.
What if I am awarded the scholarship?
As the top scholarship of the university, you will be in a select group of students on campus. These students must fulfill the requirements of the University Honors Program. They are taught by the best faculty on campus and are involved in numerous academic and social activities. For more information about the Honors College, please visit them at http: //honors.astate.edu
Visit this website occasionally for updated information on the scholarship competition.