Scholarships

The Ann Bowers Hurst Scholarship was established in 2012 through the Hot Springs Village Community Foundation by the estate of Mrs. Edith Bowers, in memory of Mrs. Bowers’ daughter, Mrs. Ann Bowers Hurst. A 1973 graduate of the dental hygiene program, Mrs. Hurst served as a dental hygienist in Little Rock for 34 years. She remained dedicated to the dental hygiene profession until her death in 2008.

The Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association Endowed Scholarship is awarded each year by the Arkansas Hospital Auxiliary Association to one outstanding student in the last year of his or her degree program in the College of Health Professions. The scholarship recipient is selected based on high academic achievement, professionalism and financial need.

The Beth Butler Eaton Endowed Scholarship was established for speech-language pathology graduate students in the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) Program. Mrs. Eaton is an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association fellow and former faculty member and clinic coordinator in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology. She founded the Preschool Language Enrichment Program and was a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities speech-language pathology discipline coordinator. She is a dedicated professional who practiced interprofessional education and established outreach programs in medical deserts in the United States and other countries. She initiated a relationship with Scottish Rite, which funded PLEP scholarships for young children and graduate students for many years. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an outstanding first year speech language pathology student who demonstrates professionalism, academic excellence and leadership.

This scholarship was established in 2015 by Dr. Howard K. Quittner in loving memory of his son, Kelly R. Stewart, M.D., and in honor of his wife, Carolyn Quittner, a graduate of the college’s medical laboratory sciences program. The purpose of this gift is to support students of laboratory sciences in the UAMS College of Health Professions.

The Craig Gilliam Medical Laboratory Sciences Scholarship was established by Mr. Craig H. Gilliam to help support medical laboratory science students based on financial need as well as academic merit. Mr. Gilliam is an alumnus of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program and previously served as a member of the college’s advisory board.

This scholarship is made possible by past fundraising events specific to the Master of Science in Dietetics Program.

In 1958, the Arkansas Medical Society Alliance established this scholarship in honor of Dr. and Mrs. W.R. Brooksher Jr. to aid students training as medical technologist, X-ray technicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and medical social workers. Dr. Brooksher was a pioneer in the use of X-ray technology in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Endowed by the Arkansas Medical Society Alliance in 2009, the scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student in the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Imaging Sciences Program.

The Eulalia S. Araoz Endowed Scholarship for Cytotechnology was established in 2013 by Mrs. Araoz’s husband, Carlos Araoz, M.D. She was a dedicated cytotechnologist who modeled professionalism, embodied a diligent work ethic to make patients and families the focus of healthcare, and demonstrated attention to detail. It will be awarded annually to a Bachelor of Science in Cytology Program student who demonstrates a commitment to the field of cytotechnology, exemplifies professionalism, and personifies a strong work ethic.

This scholarship was established in 2005 in honor of Mr. Jerry Brummet, former chief technologist and educator in the UAMS Blood Bank. Established by his wife, Mrs. Jan Brummet, and Mr. Brummet’s friends and colleagues, the scholarship honors his 40 years of service to UAMS, patients at the UAMS Medical Center, and students in the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program. The scholarship is awarded annually to an upper-level student who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need.

This scholarship was established in 2011 to honor the memory of a man who believed strongly that caring for others was paramount, who valued education and life-long learning, and who serves as a professional mentor to many faculty members and students during his fifteen years at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Joseph Bittengle embodied professionalism, promotion of academic excellence, and service to others.

Kenneth C. Pederson was a faculty member in the radiologic technology program when an unfortunate accident took his life in 1971. This scholarship was established shortly after Mr. Pederson’s untimely death in memory of his dedication, compassion, and excellence to his profession and his students. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates high personal and academic achievement, as well as financial need.

This scholarship was established in 1989 in honor of Ms. M. Gene Hall, emeritus associate professor in the Department of Laboratory Sciences. Ms. Hall was a beloved faculty member in the medical laboratory sciences program for 32 years. The scholarship was established by Ms. Hall’s family, friends, colleagues, and former students. The scholarship is awarded to three students each year on the basis of academic excellence, citizenship, and professionalism.

The Neil and Clara Spain Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 through a generous bequest from Neal and Clara Spain. Donor wishes state this scholarship is to be used to support students in need who are enrolled in any of the colleges on the UAMS campus.

This scholarship is made possible by past fundraising events specific to the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program.

The Ronald H. Winters, Ph.D., Endowed Scholarship was established in honor of Dean Emeritus Ronald H. Winters, at his retirement in 2011. Dean Winters was the second longest serving dean of an allied health school in the United States. He served as dean of the College of Health Professions for almost 29 years. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward an Arkansas resident who is enrolled in a baccalaureate or higher-level program in the college and who demonstrates high academic achievement, strong leadership skills, and financial need.

The Schmieding Foundation Physical Therapy Endowed Scholarship was established in 2024 by funds contributed by The Schmieding Foundation to support the education of physical therapy students at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The Schmieding Physical Therapy Scholarship is based on a student’s academic merit, financial need and a commitment to community service.

This scholarship was established in 2008 to honor Dr. Virginia Goral, former chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene, at her retirement. The scholarship was established with support from Dr. Goral’s colleagues and former students in recognition of Dr. Goral’s many contributions to the department during her 15 years of service to UAMS and 34 years in dental hygiene education.

The Wanda L. Culbreth Scholarship was established in 2006 by Mrs. Culbreth’s husband, Reverend Cecil Culbreth, as well as Mrs. Culbreth’s colleagues in the Department of Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions and in the Department of Pathology of the UAMS College of Medicine. She was a dedicated cytotechnologist and cytotechnology program director at UAMS. It will be awarded annually to an outstanding cytotechnology student who demonstrates academic achievement, professionalism, and strong leadership abilities.