Respiratory Care Scholarship

Eligible: New or Currently Enrolled students in the Respiratory Care programs

Background and Purpose

This scholarship is made possible by past fundraising events specific to the Respiratory Care program.

Award and Timing

Subject to the availability of funds, the total annual award is $1,000.00 to the selected student(s).  Scholarship award is as follows: $500 per semester, fall and spring semester enrollment.  One award will be given to a student in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program, and one award will be given to a student in the Master of Science in Respiratory Care program.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Applicant must be accepted into the Respiratory Care program in the UAMS College of Health Professions
  2. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of at least 2.5
  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.