University of Arkansas Global Campus Students Receive W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship

The University of Arkansas Global Campus chose 34 students to receive the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship in the 2025-26 academic year, totaling $62,000.

The Manning Scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Many of these students remain in their communities, work full-time and take care of their families while earning a degree.

"We are committed to helping students overcome what we know is the greatest barrier to higher education - the need for financial support," said Cheryl Murphy, vice provost for distance education and leader of the Global Campus. "With a small fund established after longtime staff member W.E. Manning died in 1993, Global Campus has continued to grow the scholarship fund to increase the number of awards we make. Funds committed by Global Campus, along with contributions from generous donors, make this possible. The students who receive this scholarship are making significant contributions in their communities and workplaces," she said.

The Global Campus scholarship committee selected recipients based on their financial need, academic merit and significant community service. Preference was given to first-generation higher-education seekers and Arkansas residents.

Learn more about U of A online students on the Student Experience page of the U of A ONLINE website, where online degree programs are showcased. Anyone can donate to the scholarship fund online.