The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced a new program that will provide full tuition and fees for 40 students entering UAMS, including the College of Medicine, with the fall 2026 semester.
“The UAMS Chancellor’s Scholars Program reflects our university’s deep commitment to academic excellence, service, and the future of health care in Arkansas,” said Interim Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, MD. “This program embodies our belief that investing in talent — paired with a shared responsibility to serve — strengthens our institution and our state. I am confident that the students selected for this program will become leaders who advance health, education, and discovery in our state for generations to come.”
The scholars will include:
-College of Medicine – 15 scholarships (Doctor of Medicine, 4 years)
-College of Health Professions – 5 scholarships:
-Audiology (AuD, 4 years) – 1 scholarship
-Speech-Language Pathology (MS, 2 years) – 2 scholarships
-Dietetics (MS, 15 months) – 2 scholarships
-College of Nursing – 10 scholarships (Traditional BSN, 2 years – 5 scholarships; Accelerated BSN, 15 months – 5 scholarships)
-College of Pharmacy – 5 scholarships (Doctor of Pharmacy, 4 years)
-College of Public Health – 5 scholarships (Master of Public Health, 2 years)
Recipients will commit to living and working in Arkansas following completion of their academic program (and residency or fellowship, where applicable) for a period equal to the length of the scholarship award.
Applicants must be Arkansas residents and be admitted to an eligible UAMS academic program beginning in fall 2026. Students who completed an undergraduate degree outside Arkansas are eligible for the scholarships.
Chancellor’s Scholars will be selected based on academic merit, evaluated through a holistic review of the applicant’s academic record. Selection will consider objective measures of academic performance, the rigor and consistency of prior coursework, and demonstrated commitment to scholarly excellence, as assessed by the admissions or scholarship selection committee within each college.