Scholarship Description: The University of Central Arkansas is offering scholarship awards for School Graduates who would like to pursue higher studies. International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Provider: The University of Central Arkansas aspires to be a premier learner-focused public comprehensive university, a nationally recognized leader for its continuous record of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, scholarly and creative endeavours, and engagement with local, national, and global communities.
Course Level: Scholarships are available to pursue Undergraduate or Graduate program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses offered by the university.
Scholarship Award: Students awarded the International Student Mobility Scholarship are eligible for an award up to $2,500 to be awarded for the first semester of enrollment only. Awards will be applied to the recipients’ university account after verification of enrollment is completed.
Eligible Nationalities: International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:
- Students must have completed the Admission Application process by the
posted admission deadlines - Students must be applying for Undergraduate or Graduate program of study
- 0 GPA, as calculated by UCA
- In order to be eligible for this scholarship the following minimum scores on the listed English Proficiency tests are required:
- Undergraduate students:
- TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 450
- TOEFL internet based test (iBT) score of 45
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0
- Graduate students:(These requirements are listed because a student will not be admitted to the Graduate School if they do not have these minimum scores)
- TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550
- TOEFL internet based test (iBT) score of 79
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5
- Undergraduate students:
- Students who are currently or have previously been enrolled at the University of Central Arkansas are not eligible.
- Students applying for admission into the Intensive English Program only are not eligible.
- Students applying as a Visiting student are not eligible.
- Students receiving a scholarship award from another UCA department are not eligible.
English Language Requirements: The following will also be used to determine English Proficiency and eligibility for this scholarship for Undergraduate and Graduate students:
- ACT score of 19 or above on the English section
- SAT score of 470 or above on the Writing section
- Grade of “C” or above in English Composition I or II from an accredited U.S. university or college
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. university
- Citizenship (passport copy) from an exempt country
Application Procedure: To apply for the International Student Mobility Scholarship, please complete the application (link below) and upload the required documents to the application.
International Student Mobility Scholarship Application: Click here to apply
Documents required for scholarship
- Essay
An essay (250 words maximum) should be written in the English language and should describe the career goals you hope to achieve as a result of your studying at the University of Central Arkansas. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ADMISSION ESSAY AS YOUR SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY. - Letter of Recommendation
One Letter of Recommendation is required from a teacher who knew you well and can speak to your academic performance.
Scholarship Link
Deadline: Priority deadline is January 30th
Secondary deadline is April 15th