University of Arkansas

Honors College Fellowships (Honors College, Bodenhamer, Sturgis)

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Award
Up to $80,000 ($20,000 per year). Can be combined with Arkansas state scholarships (in-state) or the New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award (out-of-state). About 70 to 80 Honors College Fellowships and 5 to 6 each of the Bodenhamer and Sturgis Fellowships per year.
Deadline
Nov. 15 priority scholarship deadline (apply to the university by Nov. 1) or Feb. 1 final deadline (apply by Jan. 15). Dates displayed without a year. Recommendation letters are due by the final deadline.
How to apply
Apply to the U of A, then complete the fellowship application in the New Student Center: one essay (600 words maximum), up to eight activities, up to five academic awards and two recommenders. Fellowship applicants must also complete an Honors College application.
What you'll need
  • A separate scholarship application
  • An honors college application
  • Recommendation letters
  • An essay
Who can apply
Incoming first-year students with a 32 ACT (composite on one exam) or 1430 SAT and a 3.90 weighted high school GPA (U of A weights only AP, IB and dual enrollment courses and may recalculate). Bodenhamer also looks for demonstrated leadership; Sturgis is for Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences majors.
Good to know
The Natural State and Boyer Fellowships consider financial need and are not covered by this record. The fellowship application also counts for U of A freshman academic scholarships.
Details
Score minimum