SAPLINGs Scholarship Application Application

SAFHS SAPLINGs Scholarship Application Form

2025-2026 Academic Year Application Deadline - August 1, 2025
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (UAPB SAFHS) is a co-recipient of a USDA NextGen Grant (Project Award Number 2023-70440-40153) to provide scholarships to students who demonstrate a financial need to enroll in college. The SAPLINGs scholarship, in the amount of $10,000 ($5000/semester) for tuition and fees, is awarded to undergraduate students with a 2.5 - 3.0 GPA majoring in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries or human sciences. It is designed to assist students who may not qualify otherwise for academic scholarships and is ONLY open to first-time incoming and transfer students, or sophomore & junior-level students with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. Do not attempt to complete this application on your phone. Use a desktop or laptop computer. Answer each question honestly. When submitting your essay, check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This scholarship is for undergraduate students majoring in agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries, or human sciences ONLY. It is open to incoming new students or transfer, sophomore & junior-level students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. It is renewable each academic year provided students maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA each semester, participate in the peer-to-peer mentoring program, register for MANRRS, and meet all other eligibility requirements. If your GPA falls below a 2.5 at any given time, you will have ONE semester to improve your GPA. If you are unable to do so, your scholarship will be canceled.
Once you complete your application and submit it, send a copy of your unofficial transcript and current bill showing your most recent balance to Dr. Nina Lyon Bennett at bennettn@uapb.edu. This documentation is needed to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Your application and supporting documents are due by COB (5 pm EST) Friday, August 1, 2025. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Students will be notified by August 15th.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
UAPB Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Personal Email*
example@example.com
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Optional Information

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)
Race/Ethnicity Identity
How do you identify racially or ethnically?

African American/BlackAmerican Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianHispanic/Latin/LatinXNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteBi-racial/Multi-racialPrefer not to say
Gender

MaleFemalePrefer Not to SayNon-gender conformingOther
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
If no, in which country were you born?
Please check your veteran status.

VeteranChild of a VeteranGrandchild of a VeteranSpouse of a VeteranNone of the Above
What is your classification?

Freshman (1st-year student)SophomoreI am a transfer student and have previously attended collegeJuniorSenior
Are you a first generation college student?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
V. For Students Currently Enrolled at (School Name)
Major Area of Study
Please indicate what is your major are of study
What is your career objective (What do you expect to do upon graduation from college)?

0/300
Current GPA
List below any school-related activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held during high school if your are a new student or during your time at UAPB if you are already enrolled.
IV. For Transfer Students Only
Most recent college attended and cumulative transfer GPA
VI. Extras
UAPB administers many scholarships designed to offer aid to students that represent unique characteristics. Please check each of the qualifiers below that apply to you. This data may increase your likelihood of qualifying for selected scholarships. Please note, if you are awarded a scholarship based on any of these qualifiers, you will be asked to produce documentation verifying your unique eligibility.
Have you ever received a scholarship at UAPB?

YesNo
Do you plan to complete your degree at UAPB in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences?

YesNo
Do you have a disability?

YesNo
Are you interested in attending graduate or professional school upon graduation from UAPB?

YesNo
In addition to a scholarship, would you like to be considered for co-op opportunities, undergraduate research or internship opportunities?

YesNo
Will you be working while attending UAPB?*

YesNo
If so, will you work

Full-timePart-time
VII. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay your college goals and choice of major, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation matter. Please carefully proofread your essay before submitting it. It is recommended to type in Word and then paste in the area below.
Essay

0/500
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
Signature

Clear
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The College does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.
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SAFHS SAPLINGs Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

Race/Ethnicity Identity

V. For Students Currently Enrolled at (School Name)

IV. For Transfer Students Only

VI. Extras

VII. Essay

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature