First Bank Corp Business Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Overview
The First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship is a selective award for students who combine high academic achievement with demonstrated leadership inside and outside the classroom. Recipients are expected to take active leadership roles in activities that highlight business student accomplishments, promote the College of Business and Industry at UAFS, and serve as student representatives advising the college’s dean and faculty.
Who may apply
- Must be pursuing a major within the College of Business and Industry at UAFS.
- Minimum ACT: 27.
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.5.
- Applicants must complete both the UAFS Application for Admission and the scholarship application.
Selection process
A subset of applicants will be invited to participate in a competitive interview as part of the selection.
Award details
- Covers full tuition and fees for up to four years or until the bachelor’s degree is completed, whichever occurs first.
- Optional housing award of $2,500 per year for two years.
Housing conditions
If the housing portion is not used in the first year, the student forfeits the entire housing benefit. The housing award must be used in consecutive years to remain eligible.
Renewal requirements
To retain the scholarship, recipients must:
- Maintain a cumulative UAFS GPA of at least 3.0.
- Enroll in 15 credit hours each semester and complete 30 credit hours in an academic year.
Important notes
Current recipients are bound by the renewal terms listed in their scholarship contracts. Changing majors may jeopardize the award.