91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation, Inc.
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation, Inc. is a private corporation non-profit existing solely to benefit the University. Foundation funds come from the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø phonathon, direct mail and personal contact with donors. The forerunner to the foundation, the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Endowment and Trust Fund, was created in 1977 as a public charity. In 1981, it became the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation, Inc., a non‑profit corporation classified as a public charity.
Scholarships
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation privately-funded scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for current and future students at the University of Central Arkansas. Scholarships and awards are made possible by gifts from private and corporate donors. Scholarship award amounts vary considerably in dollar value and criteria, and honor the wishes of the scholarship donor.
The 2026-2027 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Foundation Scholarship application will be open October 1, 2025 through January 26, 2026.
Faculty Grants
Each semester, the Foundation awards faculty grants for programs that enhance learning opportunities at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø. These grants (max award $5,000) are intended to encourage creative programs that may serve as “seeds” for future programs and provide for deserving programs and activities.
Contact Chad Hearne, Executive Director, at 501-450-5288 for further information.
