The College of Health Professions Dean’s Society was established to enhance and strengthen programs in education, research and service within the college. Members understand the tremendous value of unrestricted gifts that allow the College access to funds for projects that improve our education, scholarship and student life. The purpose of this scholarship is to reward an Arkansas resident who is enrolled in a designated baccalaureate or higher-level program in the college and who demonstrates high academic achievement and financial need.
Scholarships for new students enrolled in the Cytotechnology program:
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.
The Eulalia S. Araoz Endowed Scholarship for Cytotechnology was established in 2013 by Mrs. Araoz’s husband, Dr. Carlos Araoz, MD. 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 cytotechnology student who demonstrates a commitment to the field of cytotechnology, exemplifies professionalism, and personifies a strong work ethic.
Scholarships for new students enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Sciences program:
The Meena Singh Tomer Endowed International Scholarship was established in 2019 by her husband Dr. Damber Singh Tomer in honor of Mrs. Meena Singh Tomer, a former medical clinical microbiologist in the UAMS Microbiology Lab and the Arkansas Department of Health Laboratory for her 30+ years of service in the field of microbiology. She was a first generation international student in the medical technology program. Besides her M.Sc. degree in Zoology from India, she also earned her Medical Technology degree from UAMS.
Scholarships for new students enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences program:
This scholarship is dedicated to the lives of Milburn and Patricia Barnette of Augusta Arkansas, who were married for more than 50 years before their passing. They were well known amongst their friends and loved ones in the community. Both of whom had a strong work ethic and loyalty to their profession; Patricia working for the Arkansas Department of Human Services and Milburn working for John Deere. Together they raised three daughters and four grandchildren. Out of the four grandchildren, the oldest, Payton Jones graduated from UAMS with a Bachelors Degree in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences in 2021. Milburn and Patricia supported, inspired, and encouraged Payton go after a career that would prove fulfilling and rewarding; because of that Payton is now a fully certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist at UT Health East Texas; Patricia at the age 77 passed away from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in August of 2020; Milburn at the age of 84 passed away from ongoing Dementia and other health factors in February of 2024. May the person receiving this scholarship be inspired as well to do what they love by helping others.
Scholarships for new students enrolled in the Radiologic Imaging Sciences program who are from the Southwest Arkansas area:
The Dr. and Mrs. Cyrus P. Klein Scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. Cordell L. Klein to provide financial assistance and recognize high academic achievement by students in the Radiologic Imaging Science program through the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Scholarships for new students enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology program
The Beth Butler Eaton Endowed Scholarship was established for speech-language pathology graduate students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Master of Science program. Mrs. Eaton is an ASHA Fellow and former faculty member and Clinic Coordinator in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Department. She founded the Preschool Language Enrichment Program (PLEP) and was a LEND 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.
