CHP Legacy Scholarship

Eligible: New and continuing students in any CHP program

Background and Purpose

The Legacy Scholarship is funded by purchasing a brick for the College of Health Professions Legacy Garden.  The Legacy Garden is a permanent part of the UAMS landscape and is centrally located in the College of Health Professions.  These bricks honor “Friends of the College” with a permanent tribute.

Award and Timing

Subject to the availability of funds, the total annual award is $1,000 to the selected student(s).  Scholarship award is as follows: $500 per semester, fall and spring semester enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of at least 3.0
  2. Applicant must be at least a half-time student (6 SC or more) during each of the semesters awarded.
  3. Documented Financial Need – All students applying for scholarships must apply for financial aid.  Students are not required to accept awarded loans, but in order to generate the aid report required that officially documents financial need, a completed FAFSA is required.  Please see the Student Financial Services website for more information.