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if the student maintains a 3.00 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully <strong>complete</strong>s at least 12 <strong>college</strong>-level<br />

hours each semester, a total of at least 27 <strong>college</strong>-level hours after the first year, and 42 <strong>college</strong>-level hours after the third semester. Students<br />

must enroll in at least 12 semester hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must <strong>complete</strong> the appropriate scholarship application to be<br />

eligible.<br />

Student Ambassador Program<br />

UACCM selects up to seven Student Ambassadors annually who are awarded a tuition waiver <strong>for</strong> up to 15 credit hours. Students selected<br />

to be an ambassador shall agree to per<strong>for</strong>m 128 hours of service to the College per semester. This service may be in the <strong>for</strong>m of conducting<br />

campus tours, representing the College at recruitment activities, or assisting staff with office-related duties.<br />

Students are required to have a minimum ACT score of 17 or COMPASS scores of 60 in Writing, 75 in Reading, and 43 in Pre-Algebra or 26<br />

in Algebra plus one of the following: a minimum high school grade point average of 2.50 <strong>for</strong> first-time entering students, a GED score of at<br />

least 600, a minimum of 2.50 cumulative grade point average from the <strong>college</strong> most recently attended <strong>for</strong> transfer students, or a minimum<br />

UACCM cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above <strong>for</strong> a student who has previously attended UACCM. Students’ test scores used<br />

in determining eligibility may not be over five years old. Students must demonstrate outstanding leadership potential as evidenced by two<br />

letters of recommendation.<br />

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An interview with the Admissions staff is required. The scholarship is renewable <strong>for</strong> up to three consecutive semesters if the student<br />

maintains good job per<strong>for</strong>mance, a 2.50 semester and cumulative grade point average or better and successfully <strong>complete</strong>s at least 12 hours<br />

each semester, a total of at least 27 hours after the first year, and 42 hours after the third semester. Students must enroll in at least 12 semester<br />

hours to be awarded this scholarship. Students must <strong>complete</strong> the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.<br />

Private Scholarships<br />

AFTA’s Charlie Reiter Memorial Award<br />

AFTA’s Charlie Reiter Memorial Award is a $1500 scholarship (subject to available funds) awarded each Fall semester by the Arkansas<br />

Fayetteville Shale Transporter Association (AFTA). Eligible students must have a declared major of AAS in Petroleum Technology and have<br />

<strong>complete</strong>d a minimum of 30 credit hours at UACCM with 12 of those hours being Petroleum Technology courses. Students must submit two<br />

letters of recommendation with one of those letters from a UACCM Petroleum Technology instructor and submit a 500 word essay describing<br />

plans after <strong>graduation</strong>, community involvement, and volunteerism. Scholarship recipient must enroll in at least 12 semester credit hours<br />

to be awarded the scholarship and must successfully <strong>complete</strong> at least 12 semester credit hours with at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point<br />

average to be eligible <strong>for</strong> a one semester renewal. Scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, books, or supplies. Students must <strong>complete</strong> the<br />

appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.<br />

Century League Scholarship<br />

The Century League Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded annually to a full-time freshman student from Conway County. Applicants<br />

must have graduated from a Conway County high school the previous semester and have a high school GPA of 3.00 or above. Applicants<br />

must <strong>complete</strong> the appropriate scholarship application and submit a 500-1000 word essay on the topic “Why is community service<br />

important?” to the UACCM Financial Aid Office to be eligible <strong>for</strong> this award. The scholarship is to be used <strong>for</strong> tuition, fees, books and<br />

supplies. Award recipients are selected by the UACCM Scholarship Committee. The number of awards varies based on availability of funds.<br />

The GFWC Century League of Morrilton is a women’s organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service in<br />

Conway County.<br />

Clarence Cecil Janes Scholarship<br />

The Clarence Cecil Janes Scholarship is a $250 scholarship awarded annually to a student majoring in Welding. Selection is based upon the<br />

recommendation of the provider of the scholarship and the UACCM Scholarship Committee. Preference will be given to a current Morrilton<br />

High School graduate. Students must <strong>complete</strong> the appropriate scholarship application to be eligible.<br />

Conway County School Counts! Scholarship<br />

The School Counts! Scholarship is a $250 book scholarship available <strong>for</strong> graduates of a Conway County high school who meet the School<br />

Counts! criteria to attend UACCM and are receiving over $1000 in other aid. Students not receiving over $1000 in other aid may receive up to<br />

a $1000 tuition/fee scholarship instead of the $250 book scholarship.<br />

Financial Aid Continued

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