The University of Central Arkansas unveiled its new collegiate license plate on Oct.7 during the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Scholarship Reception at McCastlain Hall.
The new license plate displays the revamped athletic logo. More than 85% of the proceeds from the license plates go directly to fund academic scholarships for deserving students.
“This is an excellent partnership with the state of Arkansas,” 91³Ô¹ÏÍø President Allen Meadors said. “Our alums and friends can show their 91³Ô¹ÏÍø pride by purchasing Bear plates and help fund scholarships for our students.”
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø License Plate Program Scholarship is a great way to promote 91³Ô¹ÏÍø and to help a legacy student, said Shelley Mehl, vice president of advancement.
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø License Plate Program Scholarship is awarded to full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and who is child or grandchild of a 91³Ô¹ÏÍø graduate. Each applicant must have demonstrated leadership and service and submit a 250-300 word essay explaining their choice of field of study.
Fourteen recipients were awarded scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. Officials hope to see an increase in purchases of the license plates, which would provide more scholarships to students.
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø license plate can be purchased through any Arkansas Revenue Office. The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation receives $25 from each plate purchased. The purchase of the plate is recognized as a tax-deductible contribution.