Scholarship Opportunity

UA Fort Smith Myles Friedman Honors Program Scholarship

Offered by University of Arkansas at Fort Smith

Competitive prestigious scholarship for spring high-school graduates beginning UAFS undergraduate study the following fall.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2027–28 prestigious intake

OpensOctober 1, 2026
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027

Eligibility

  • Spring high-school graduate entering a UAFS bachelor’s program the following fall; ACT 27 or GPA 3.5, with accepted SAT equivalents. Competitive interview for shortlisted applicants.

Requirements

  • Renew with cumulative GPA 3.2, 15 enrolled credits each semester and 30 earned annually. First year permits 12 credits in the first semester and 27 earned for the year.
  • Optional housing must be used in the first year and consecutively or the entire housing portion is forfeited. Housing application due March 15; confirm the award-specific housing offer.
  • UAFS tuition scholarships do not stack; only the highest eligible tuition award is given. Declare a major by the end of the first full year and monitor your UAFS email for award requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Gain admission, then submit the prestigious application through Cub’s Share with essays, resume, recommendations and academic records. Priority November 15, 2026; final January 15, 2027.

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