$1,500 awarded to six high school seniors each academic year. Students must be seeking a technical certificate or Associate of Applied Science. The award may be renewed up to four semesters if the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher and is enrolled full-time (12 or more hours) each semester. This scholarship is in honor of James A. Jones, who was the director of University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College from 1949 to 1980. Jones devoted his career to increasing vocational education opportunities in central Arkansas and shaped the mission of University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College, which was then known as Pulaski Vocational Technical School. Decisions are based on an applicant’s leadership, honors, activities, community service, and financial need.
DEADLINE TO APPLY EXTENDED: MAY 1
This application is used by the UA-PTC Scholarship committee to select students for the Ben Wyatt Scholarship. In order to be considered, students must submit the following information to UA-PTC in addition to submitting this online application:
1. Complete an application for admission to UA-PTC.
2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submitted to UA-PTC. (UA-PTC school code: 014167)
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