Master of Science - Health Promotion (Thesis)

The University of Central Arkansas offers an Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship that significantly reduces the cost of attendance for eligible students by covering out-of-state tuition fees, approximately $7,500 per year. This scholarship is especially beneficial for international students who choose to live in university housing, as they automatically qualify without needing to submit a separate application. # Eligibility Criteria - Students residing in University housing with the following academic qualifications: - Entering freshmen: minimum 2.5 high school GPA (on a 4.00 scale) - Undergraduate transfer students: minimum 2.0 GPA on prior undergraduate coursework - Graduate students: minimum 2.7 undergraduate GPA, or 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours, or 3.0 graduate GPA on coursework from another institution - Students not meeting these GPA requirements may qualify through a successful admissions appeal or other University admission requirements - Full-time students receiving a full tuition scholarship funded by unrestricted University funds - UCA graduates who are dues-paying members of the UCA Alumni Association - Children or grandchildren (age 26 or under) of UCA graduates who are dues-paying members of the UCA Alumni Association - Members or dependents of members of the armed forces stationed in Arkansas under military orders - Veterans or dependents using VA education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill or Post 9/11 GI Bill, residing in the state during attendance - Undergraduate and graduate students whose permanent address is in states contiguous to Arkansas (Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana) - Graduate students with a full-time graduate assistantship or enrolled in clinical residency programs requiring in-state employment and residence - Students enrolled in courses through the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement, online courses, or summer courses (which are not charged out-of-state tuition) # Important Notes - Undocumented students pay out-of-state tuition unless they live in university housing - International students living in UCA housing automatically receive this scholarship, significantly lowering their total cost of attendance - No separate application is required for this scholarship This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international and out-of-state students to access affordable education at the University of Central Arkansas. Check your eligibility and consider living in university housing to take advantage of this valuable financial support.