MISSION:
The Enduring Opportunity Scholarship Program at UA Little Rock is a testament to what’s possible when generosity meets vision. Building on UA Little Rock’s proven affordability initiatives, which have already helped 1,400 students save an average of $3,800 each in tuition, this program ensures support for students is not only immediate, but lasting. And it’s a smart investment: More than 85% of our graduates remain in Arkansas, fueling the state’s workforce and strengthening communities.
Together we can turn the promise of affordability into a permanent reality. The Enduring Opportunity Scholarship empowers students, strengthens families and fuels our state’s economy. Join us in ensuring Arkansas students have access to a quality education, now and for generations to come.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Mentor a Trojan: Share your professional expertise with students, helping them see the pathways a UA Little Rock degree opens in Arkansas.
- Champion Affordability: Partner with the foundation to advocate for the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship and other programs that make higher education attainable for all.
- Engage with Campus: Visit UA Little Rock to see firsthand how scholarships and community support transform lives and fuel our state’s future workforce.
- Connect Students to Careers: Collaborate on internships or experiential learning opportunities that link education directly to lasting success in Arkansas.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
- Grow the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship: Contribute to a fund that reduces barriers today while building a permanent endowment for generations to come.
- Create a Named Endowed Scholarship: Establish a legacy with a named Enduring Opportunity Scholarship that supports students year after year.
- Leave a Legacy: Designate a planned gift to the UA Little Rock Foundation for the Enduring Opportunity Scholarship and ensure your commitment to affordability continues for generations.
FUNDING SOURCES:
- Corporate/Foundations/Organizations: 65.7%
- Individuals: 19.5%
- Planned Gifts: 14.5%
UA Little Rock Foundation
Bailey Alumni & Friends Center
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
501.683.7208 | ualr.edu/development | Facebook | Instagram
Established: 1927
Employees: 16
Service Area: Arkansas
Leadership
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement: Christian O’Neal
UA Little Rock Centennial Campaign Cabinet:
Jerry Damerow, Co-Chair
Alfred Williams, Co-Chair
Chancellor Christina S. Drale, Ex-Officio
Dr. Ann Bain, Ex-Officio
Ben Bailey
James Bobo
Bob Denman
Thomas Dickinson
Courtney Little
RJ Martino
Don Riggin
Cheryl Shuffield
Michael S. Williams Sr.
The 2025/2026 Arkansas Giving Guide is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings. Click here to read a letter from our sponsors.