Bear Partner Scholarship Application

Saturday, May 31, 2025

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PRINTABLE BEAR PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Dear UA-PTC Bear Partner Scholarship Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the UA-PTC Bear Partner Scholarship. In order to be apply for this transfer scholarship, you must be planning to enroll at the University of Central Arkansas for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester and be enrolled in the UCA Bear Partner Program by May 1, 2025.

Eligibility requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; and,
If awarded, complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to disbursement of the scholarship fund.
Currently enrolled student at UA-PTC
Enrollment in the UCA Bear Partner Program by May 1, 2025.
Complete and be awarded your associates degree from UA-PTC by May 17, 2025
Cumulative grade point average of 3.25
Demonstrated involvement in campus and/or community activities
Be fully admitted to the University of Central Arkansas at the time of application.

The recipient of the UA-PTC Bear Partner Scholarship will receive tuition and mandatory fees up to 15 hours per semester. This scholarship is for the duration of four consecutive semesters at UCA or through the completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever occurs first. The scholarship is contingent upon enrollment at the University of Central Arkansas for Fall 2025. The UCA Bear Partner Scholarship Policy which may be found on the UCA Bear Partner Website at uca.edu/bearpartners.

The UA-PTC Bear Partner Scholarship Committee will choose one outstanding Bear Partner student to receive the transfer scholarship from all qualifying applicants who apply by May 30, 2025.

Please submit this application online below or mail your COMPLETED printed application to:

ATTN: Michelle Anderson
UA-PTC BEAR PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Center Building Room 337
3000 West Scenic Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
[email protected]

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted. A complete packet will consist of an Application Questionnaire with signed release authorization and the typewritten essay.

Thank you for your interest in the Bear Partner Transfer Scholarship and good luck!

*Required

*Name:

(First, Middle, Last)

*UA-PTC ID Number:

*UCA ID Number:

*Mailing Address:

(Street)

*City:

*State:

*Zip Code:

*Phone:

*Are you a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen?

Yes

*Which degree(s) do you expect to receive from UA-PTC?

Associate of Arts

Associate of Science

Associate of Applied Science

*What is your anticipated graduation date from UA-PTC?

*Have you applied for graduation?

Yes

*List academic awards and participation in academic enrichment programs and honors organizations/programs while at UA-PTC. Include the type of program and the dates of participation.

(example: academic study or internships)

*What degree do you plan to pursue at UCA?

*Applicant's Electronic Signature:

I understand that typing my full name in this box constitutes a legal signature and I hereby authorize UA-PTC and UCA to use the above information in any media release associated with the UA-PTC Bear Partner Scholarship Program.

*Today's Date:

*UPLOAD

In 500 words or less, please upload a Word document explaining why you wish to attend the University of Central Arkansas and why you are the best applicant for the Bear Partner Transfer Scholarship. Essay must be double-spaced and 12-point font.