Check out the new information regarding all scholarships. The 2023-2024 Scholarship Application will be available January 1 — February 15, 2023.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design
has the opportunity to award numerous scholarships on an annual basis. These gifts
allow us to support the University of Arkansas’ mission of recruiting and retaining
high-achieving students who enrich and diversify the academic/design environment.
Scholarships are available for both current and prospective students.
Each scholarship has specific criteria based on the donor’s wishes; however, the selection
process is coordinated by the Fay Jones School’s Scholarship Review and Selection
Committee. Examples of criteria include academic merit, financial need, department
or major, interests, organizational involvement, and portfolio submission. Because
most Fay Jones School scholarships (including renewable scholarships) are one-year
awards, all current and prospective students are encouraged to apply each year.
NOTE: The AcademicWorks system will send email communications from scholars@uark.edu. Be sure to add this email address to your list of contacts or address book, as some
email servers may block the address or mark them as spam/junk. Be sure to check your
spam/junk folder for emails from the system if you are not receiving them.
To be considered for a Fay Jones School scholarship, you must complete the General
Application using the AcademicWorks system before completing the college-specific application. All pieces of the scholarship application
will be submitted online unless specifically noted. An essay, academic résumé will
be required. Submission period is January 1 to February 15, 2023 (through 11:59 p.m.
that Wednesday).
Read the application instructions and specific details about these scholarship requirements.
Review these important student reminders, and be sure to complete the scholarship application found by clicking the link on item 10, between January 1 and February 15, 2023. (This application may be saved and edited;
be sure to press SUBMIT when completely finished.)
View a list of the Fay Jones School scholarships offered.
Only complete applications will be considered eligible for scholarship consideration. Many scholarships are
awarded based on financial need and require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you complete this as soon as possible.
Prospective students: The Fay Jones School has established several Freshmen Recruiting Awards to draw
top-notch students into the program. Deadline is February 15.
Current students: The Fay Jones School also offers several All-School Awards, Architecture Student
Awards, Landscape Architecture Student Awards and Interior Design Student Awards. Deadline is February 15.
Schorlarship recipients will need to fill out a biography form and write a letter of appreciation. Guidelines for writing the letter can be found here.
Faculty: The Fay Jones School also recognizes outstanding teaching and supports faculty research
with Faculty Awards.
Honors College Fellowships & Grants: Each year, up to 90 new freshmen at the university receive prestigious fellowships that provide up to $80,000 in support over four years, with extra semesters of funding
available for academic programs with degree plans longer than four years. Once enrolled
at the university, honors students are also able to apply for more than $1 million
in competitive study abroad and research grants that the Honors College offers each year. For more information, contact the Honors College at honors@uark.edu or 479-575-7678.
For more information on specific Fay Jones School awards and eligibility requirements,
please contact Melinda Smith at melindas@uark.edu or 479/575-2399.
To learn about the undergraduate scholarships offered by the University of Arkansas,
please visit the Academic Scholarship Office.