First Bank Corp Business Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Intro
The First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship is a selective award for students who combine strong academic achievement with proven leadership inside and outside school and who intend to take on leadership roles on campus. Applicants must be planning to pursue a business degree through the College of Business and Industry at UAFS. To be considered, candidates must submit a completed Application for Admission to UAFS and the scholarship application.
Eligibility
- Minimum ACT score: 27
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.5
- Declared intent to earn a business degree in the UAFS College of Business and Industry
Award benefits
- Coverage of full tuition and fees for up to four years or until the degree is completed, whichever comes first
- Optional housing stipend of $2,500 per year for up to two consecutive years
Housing conditions
- If the housing portion is declined in the first year, the student forfeits the entire housing award.
- The housing stipend must be used in consecutive years if awarded for both years.
- Housing application deadline: March 15.
Renewal requirements
To retain the scholarship each year, recipients must:
- Maintain a cumulative UAFS GPA of at least 3.0
- Enroll in 15 credit hours each semester and complete 30 credit hours during the academic year
Important note
Current recipients are bound by the renewal terms listed in their award contracts. Changing your major may jeopardize or terminate scholarship eligibility.