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Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

UA-PTC Students

All currently enrolled UA-PTC students are eligible to apply for most scholarships; there are still a few that are only available to second-year students (students that have completed more than 30 credit hours). All applications require an essay, letter of recommendation from a UA-PTC faculty or staff member, proof of grades, and proof of financial aid. Please read the application carefully! It is the student's sole responsibility to ensure all eligibility requirements are met and the application is complete.

The Fall 2025 scholarship application cycle has closed; no more applications can be submitted. Award notifications should be sent out via e-mail on or before November 21, 2025. The next award cycle will open on January 20, 2026 and will be for summer/fall 2026 tuition and fees.

Please read the FAQ’s below carefully for essay instructions and detailed information for completing the application.

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

FALL AND SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Argenta City Club Scholarship – $1,000 in spring and $1,000 in fall. Limited to North Little Rock residents only with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above; need based.
  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Endowed Scholarship – Designated for students enrolled in the Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing Program with at least 15 hours of college credit at UA-PTC.
  • Birch Family Endowed Scholarship – Created by Trish and Bob Birch, Robert and Dee Birch and Mollie and Brent Birch, in honor of Bob Birch Sr.'s board service to UA - Pulaski Technical College Foundation. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to a part-time or full-time student who is working while going to college. The recipient must have a goal of earning an associate or bachelor’s degree and be in his or her second semester of college at UA-PTC.
  • Bumper to Bumper/Crow Burlingame Co Endowed Scholarship – Enrolled second year student in the Automotive Technology, Collision Repair or Diesel Technology programs.
  • Elizabeth Louden Single Parent Scholarship – For an enrolled, non-traditional student attending full or part-time majoring in business, a custodial parent of minor children, and has a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Finish Line Scholarships – Largely funded through the Staff/Faculty Campaign, are designated to help students complete their final class needed for their diploma if they do not have financial aid and cannot cover tuition costs. Students must be referred by a faculty member for Finish Line scholarship consideration.
  • First Arkansas Bank and Trust Scholarship – For an enrolled student  seeking a degree in a business program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Fred Darragh Single Parent Scholarship – Enrolled, single parent student with a minimum GPA of 2.0; need based
  • Gene Haas CNC Scholarship – Funds of $500 to $2,500 per student can be used for tuition, books and small personal tools that students use while learning CNC technology. Students who are enrolled in classes such as Robotics, Programmable Logic Controls, Computer Numerical Control I and II, Machining I, Machining II or Machining III that include training in CNC Technology are eligible to apply.
  • Glen and Bonnie Davis Alumni Scholarship – Enrolled Associate of Science Emergency Medical Sciences student with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
  • Heathcott Family Endowed Scholarship – Need based scholarship for an enrolled student.
  • Hiland Dairy Honorary Scholarship for Culinary Excellence – For students earning an AAS degree in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry, or Hospitality Management. They must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, have completed at least 30 credit hours, be enrolled full-time, and show evidence of hospitality volunteer or extracurricular participation during the previous 12 months. It is a $1,500 award.
  • Janet Davis Endowed Scholarship – $100 textbook allowance for an enrolled student.
  • P.G. and Melanie Bradford Endowed Scholarship – Enrolled student in a degree or certificate program in any one of the following areas: Health, Education or Human Services, Business & Information Technology, Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management or Technical & Industrial.
  • PPG Foundation Scholarship - Enrolled student in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, completed 15 hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or above.
  • Richard A. Williams Endowed Paralegal Technology Scholarship – Enrolled student in Paralegal Technology.
  • Suzanne Campbell CEC Scholarship – For a single parent with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; must have completed at least 15 credit hours; earning an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts.
  • Ted and Betty Williams Charitable Trust Scholarship – Enrolled student in a Technical/Industrial degree program, minimum 3.0 GPA, must show leadership as determined by campus/community involvement.
  • Television Broadcasters of Arkansas Scholarship – For an enrolled student with the intent to study in the fields of radio, TV, publication, or Mass Communication with a goal of pursuing a career in broadcast television. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
  • Virgil Lynn Shown Automotive Scholarship – For an Automotive Technology or Collision Repair Technology student who has completed at least one semester with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The Virgil Lynn Shown Automotive Scholarship was created by Ginger Marshall in memory of her father who had a passion for cars.
  • Windgate Foundation General Endowed Scholarship – All degree plans qualify with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

FALL SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Andre Simon Memorial Scholarship – To assist a student enrolled in the Culinary Arts program who desires a career in the culinary arts field but needs financial assistance to fulfill that desire.
  • Chef Paul Bash “French Whip” Endowed Scholarship – Enrolled second year culinary student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Student cannot be receiving any other UA-PTC scholarships.
  • Delta Dental Scholarship – Enrolled student in Dental Assisting.
  • Janice P. Brantley Memorial Scholarship – Enrolled student in Practical Nursing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 GPA; need based
  • John Balgavy Memorial Scholarship – Created by the Balgavy Family, is awarded to students who are pursuing a degree in an engineering field. Balgavy was a civil engineer who served as Chief of Operations for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District. He was inducted into the Gallery of Distinguished Employees in 2024.
  • Simmons First National Bank Endowed Scholarship – For a full-time, second year student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 pursuing an Associate’s Degree and is the head of a low to moderate income household.
  • Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation Endowed Scholarship – Nontraditional student who has chosen nursing as their career choice. Must be enrolled in the Practical Nursing program at UA-PTC with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Windgate Foundation Endowed Fine Arts Scholarship – Enrolled student(s) in Fine Arts with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

SPRING SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Linda and Gene Pfeifer Endowed Scholarship – Enrolled student living in Pulaski County with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Student cannot be receiving any other UA-PTC scholarships.
  • Project Biscuit Scholarship – Funded by The Buttered Biscuit restaurant ownership, the scholarship is designated for culinary students who have completed at least 15 hours toward his or her degree. Two scholarships of $2,500 each are available for students.

FUTURE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Charles C. Owen and Carolyn D. Owen Endowed Scholarship – Created by Gill Ragon Owen, P.A. to honor its President Emeritus, Mr. Owen, and longtime administrator, Carolyn Owen. Mr. Owen served on the Pulaski Technical College Foundation Board of Directors for many years. The scholarship will provide financial assistance to students pursuing a degree in Paralegal Technology. The scholarship will be offered to students following the completion of the endowment in 2029.
  • Diamond Chef Arkansas Endowed Scholarship – Established using proceeds from the UA – Pulaski Tech Foundation’s signature Diamond Chef Arkansas annual fundraiser. The initial scholarship will be awarded during the Fall 2026 semester.

Important Information:

  • Award notifications will be made to the recipient’s student email account approximately three (3) weeks after the application deadline.
  • Students awarded scholarships must upload a thank you letter to the donor (directions to do this and a template will be provided with the award notification). No funds will be applied to a student’s account until this letter is received. Failure to comply to this requirement will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship.
  • Unless otherwise noted, the minimum GPA is usually 2.0.
  • Scholarships are for the semester following the interviews. Exceptions are sometimes made so a student can use their money for a summer class.

For more information contact Michele Grainger at (501) 812-2387 or e-mail [email protected].