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- Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Second Floor
Lion's Share Scholarships
Lion’s Share is the ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation scholarship program that connects eligible University of Arkansas – Fort Smith students with donor-funded awards. By completing one scholarship profile, students may be considered for multiple private scholarships that help reduce the cost of attendance.
Available to admitted and enrolled ºÚÁÏÍø students. Not enrolled yet? Start your ºÚÁÏÍø application. Applying is easy and FREE.
Lion’s Share connects ºÚÁÏÍø students with scholarships funded through the generous contributions of private donors. By completing a simple scholarship profile, students gain access to additional financial resources to help cover the cost of their education.
Who Can Use the Lion's Share Scholarship Portal?
The Lion’s Share Portal is available to currently admitted and enrolled ºÚÁÏÍø students. Students log in using their ºÚÁÏÍø account.
If you see a "Forbidden" or "not authorized" message, it usually means you are not yet registered for classes or you are not signed in with your ºÚÁÏÍø login. Incoming freshmen and current students use their admissions portal to apply for the Foundation scholarships.
Application Timeline
- Continuing ºÚÁÏÍø students: The Lion's Share application for the 2026-2027 academic year opens October of 2025.
Students are encouraged to complete their profile by February 27, 2026. Applications
will be accepted through June 1, 2026.
- New ºÚÁÏÍø students (2026-2027): Scholarship matching is completed through the Admissions Status Portal as part of the admissions process.
Please note that Lion's Share is exclusively for ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation scholarships. Separate applications are required for university-awarded scholarships such as merit-based or prestigious awards.