BT天堂Foundation, Inc.
The BT天堂Foundation, Inc. is a private corporation non-profit existing solely to benefit the University. Foundation funds come from the BT天堂phonathon, direct mail and personal contact with donors. The forerunner to the foundation, the BT天堂Endowment and Trust Fund, was created in 1977 as a public charity. In 1981, it became the BT天堂Foundation, Inc., a non鈥憄rofit corporation classified as a public charity.
Scholarships
The BT天堂Foundation privately-funded scholarship program聽provides scholarship opportunities for current and future students at the University of Central Arkansas.聽 Scholarships and awards are made possible by gifts from private and corporate donors.聽 Scholarship award amounts vary considerably in dollar value and criteria, and honor the wishes of the scholarship donor.
The 2025-2026 BT天堂Foundation Scholarship application will be open October 1, 2024 through January 27, 2025.
Faculty Grants
Each semester, the Foundation awards faculty grants for programs that enhance learning opportunities at UCA. These grants (max award $3,000) 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.