BATESVILLE - Two students have been awarded an Academic Excellence Scholarship at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, announced Melissa Sisco, director of Financial Aid.
Claire Caldwell graduated from Cave City High School. She is the daughter of Chuck and Tammie Caldwell. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing. She said she chose UACCB because of the reputation of its nursing program and because it is close to home.
Stuart Rush graduated from Southside High School. He is the son of Nancy Nelson. He plans to seek a degree in criminal justice. He said he chose UACCB because it was close to home and because it offered what he needed.
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students with a composite ACT score of 25 or higher. It provides in-state tuition (up to 15 credit hours) and a $250 stipend each semester.
The scholarship is renewable for three consecutive semesters for those students completing at least 12 credit hours each semester with a 3.00 grade point average after the first semester and a 3.25 GPA after the second and third semesters.
