Pick up scholarship applications in the Office of Admissions on the first floor of Harris Hall.

The Arkansas Livestock Show Association provides two W. R. “Witt” Stephens 2007 Creative Arts Scholarships worth $2,500 available to students submitting an application by June 15 and meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• An Arkansas resident, who is or has been a member of an Arkansas 4-H Club, FCCLA, FBLA or FFA and who has exhibited a first, second or third place item in the Junior Creative Arts Department at the Agricultural Fairs in the state of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show;


• Minimum 2.5 grade point average;


• Minimum 18 ACT composite;


• Enrolled full-time for the fall 2007 and spring 2008 terms;


• Leadership abilities;


• Economic need;


• May NOT be a previous recipient of any Arkansas State Fair scholarship.

The Drew County Retired Teachers will offer a $1,000 scholarship, payable at $500 per term, for a Drew County high school graduate in the 2007-08 academic year. The recipient must have accumulated 30 or more college hours. The application process requires a current transcript and two letters of recommendation. Apply by June 15.

The Ben Meadows Company announces two scholarships administered through the Society of American Foresters for college students enrolled in natural resources programs. The $2,500 scholarships will be given for academic achievement and leadership, respectively. Students must be entering their junior or senior years and be enrolled full time in a natural resources curriculum at the baccalaureate level. Eligible students are encouraged to apply. Instructions, complete requirements, and the application form can be found on the Ben Meadows Web site. Apply by June 30.

The Arkansas High-Tech Scholarship program will award 18 scholarships worth $250 per semester for 2007-2008. Awards include a maximum of $500 per academic year. Eligibility includes:

• Arkansas resident and U. S. citizen;
• Full-time student in postsecondary technical program;
• Demonstration of leadership;
• Minimum 3.00 grade point average;
• Minimum 19 Act composite.

Pick up applications in the Office of Admissions or at http://dwe.arkansas.gov/hightechscholarship.htm, which lists eligible programs. Apply by July 1.

Education Majors - Financial support is available for minority (African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American and Native-American) students majoring in education who will be attending public or private institutions of higher education in the state of Arkansas with approved teacher education programs. Participating scholars may receive $750 per semester (12 hours) or $375 per semester (six-nine hours). Students receiving these funds will be obligated to teach in the Delta or in a geographical area of the state in which there exists a critical teacher shortage. If a recipient of these funds withdraws from the teacher education program or does not fulfill the teaching commitment, the scholarship converts to a loan which must be repaid. Those interested in applying for the loan, please come by the School of Education for a grant application from the office. Apply by July 5.

Paid international and Washington, D. C. internships with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service -- Available for outstanding senior and graduate level college students, these opportunities promote agricultural interests for the spring of 2008. Experience in analysis, marketing, writing, language and organizational skills, as well as working with international agricultural trade policy issues, and commodity and market analysis for 10-16 weeks exist. U. S. citizens who are majoring in business, science, agriculture, foreign language and law are eligible for consideration. Apply by Aug. 18 for the spring term for 2008. For further information, click on http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/newjobs/newjobs.html or e-mail internships@fas.usda.gov.

The Arkansas Education and Training Voucher Program offers funds to foster youth and former foster youth to enable them to attend colleges, universities and vocational training institutions. Students may receive up to $5,000 a year for four years as they pursue higher education. Funds may be used for tuition, books or qualified living expenses. Available on a first-come, first-served basis to students out of the Arkansas foster care system. For more information, visit https://www.statevoucher.org/state.xhtml?state=AR.

Get a guaranteed two-year ROTC Scholarship worth over $26,000. Army ROTC is looking for qualified students to participate in this summer's Leader’s Training Course, a 28-day adventure course worth six college credits. Free round-trip transportation, meals and lodging included. Requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Between 17 and 30 years old
• Enrolled in college full-time in pursuit of a baccalaureate or advanced degree and have at least two years remaining in school
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Meet military medical qualification standards
• No civil convictions (unless waiver is approved)
• No more than three dependents (unless waiver is approved)

ROTC Scholarship Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Between 17 and 30 years old
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completed 60-80 hours toward degree
• Meet military medical qualification standards
• Be physically fit
• Be a Scholar-Athlete-Leader

Note: Non-scholarship juniors, seniors and graduate students who enroll in ROTC under the Alternate Entry Option will receive a $9,500 stipend for the last two years of ROTC. Age waivers are available for qualified students. Starting salary for a Second Lieutenant is over $32,000 and approximately $50,000 in four years. Great medical, dental and housing benefits. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Iverson Jackson via e-mail at jacksoni@uamont.edu or rotc@uamont.edu, or come by Harris Hall, Room 124.

Photo By Brittany Pickett

Paper Writin' - Senior English Major Danielle Jones works on a paper for Creative Nonfiction Writing class in the MCB Writing Center.

Graduation - The list of students whose names will appear on the May 2007 commencement program now exists. If you have applied for graduation and would like to make sure your name IS or IS NOT on the list, please call 870-460-1034 or e-mail bryant@uamont.edu.

Graduation Gift - Pay just $100 for a graduation gift that will last a lifetime ... a brick on UAM's Weevil Walk. For more information, contact the Office of Advancement at 870-460-1028.

Access your grades via Campus Connect by clicking on "Student Information and Links" at the UAM home page. UAM no longer mails grade reports to students at the end of the term. Any student who wishes to have a mailed grade report must complete a request with the Registrar’s Office prior to the last day of final exams (May 8). To receive mailed materials from the university, your permanent mailing address must be accurate. For more information, call the Registrar’s Office at 870-460-1034.

Stafford Loan Borrowers - If you have borrowed a federal Stafford loan while attending UAM, and you will:

1. Graduate in May 2006
   
2. Transfer to another school following the spring 2006 term
   
3. Be enrolled less than half time at UAM during the fall 2006 semester
   
4. No longer be enrolled at UAM following the spring 2006 semester

Official Degree Audit - If you are seeking a baccalaureate degree and you have earned between 60 and 90 hours, you should meet with your academic adviser to complete a signed degree audit for your chosen major and minor (if applicable). Once you reach the 90-hour point, you will be unable to register for classes until a signed audit is on file in the Registrar’s Office. If you’d like to know the status of your degree audit (whether one is on file or not), please contact the Registrar's Office at 870-460-1034.

The Office of Finance and Administration keeps a formal log of vending machine problems on the Monticello campus. All drink or snack machine problems should be reported to Sharon Bulloch at UAM extension 1023 or e-mail bulloch@uamont.edu. In addition to providing the location, please indicate if the Coca Cola machine contains cans or bottles when reporting problems.

Visit the Fred J. Taylor Library and Technology Center on the Monticello campus from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and  2-10 p.m. Sunday.

The Patio Café now takes phone-in orders at 870-460-1376 Monday through Friday for lunch (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and dinner (4 – 7 p.m.). Visit the Web site for menus and prices.

Get a cup of Joe at Java City! The coffee shop inside the Taylor Library and Technology Center opens Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., and from 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. For more information, call 870-460-1876 or visit Java City online.

Visit the University Bookstore on the Monticello campus weekdays from 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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