(FAYETTEVILLE, AR) Abigail Tanner of Sapulpa was awarded the University of Arkansas Band Scholarship this fall from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.
This award was one of 960 scholarships totaling $1.6 million given to Fulbright College undergraduate and graduate students across four academic disciplines: arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
“We want to celebrate Abigail for their incredible achievement and reward their hard work,” said Kathryn Sloan, interim dean of Fulbright College. “Abigail is an invaluable member of the Fulbright College family and the entire University of Arkansas community. We’re so proud to support their learning and research successes.”
This fall’s scholarships are made possible from the support of donors, who include alumni, faculty, staff and friends of Fulbright College, and aid students as part of the college’s commitment to student success.
“Supporting our students requires a holistic approach: academically, emotionally, mentally and financially,” said Sloan. “The generous support of these friends of Fulbright College allows us to give our students those tools and resources for success, and we’re so grateful for that opportunity.”
Each year, Fulbright College awards more than $3 million in scholarships to its students to support their academic success, including scholarships for study abroad, honors studies, research fellowships and more. Learn more about scholarships at fulbright.uark.edu/
About the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with three schools, 16 departments and numerous academic programs and research centers. The college provides the majority of the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students. Get the inside scoop on all things Fulbright College by subscribing to the digital Fulbright REVIEW publication.
About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas’ flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the top U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research News.
