Arkansas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Priority application deadline is January 15. Applications are accepted through February 15.The Donaghey Scholars Honors Program is open to all majors at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. With a generous financial package, interdisciplinary core curriculum, study abroad, and supportive community, the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program offers a distinctive learning environment for undergraduate studies.The program replaces the University’s core courses with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking through the reading of primary texts, writing, and discussion. As the campus-wide honors program, the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program builds a strong foundation for students to pursue their major areas of...

The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is the most academically rigorous scholarship program offered for those graduating high school seniors scoring either a minimum composite or superscore of 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT and a 3.5 unweighted, cumulative grade point average. Those named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholars may qualify without meeting the GPA requirement but must still meet the ACT/SAT requirement. FAFSA is required. The scholarship pays tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board up to $10,000 per year.RequirementsAt least a composite or superscore of 32 on the ACT (1410 SAT) and a 3.5 unweighted,...

The ASTATE Leadership Scholarship is administered through the ASU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Any questions concerning the scholarship should be directed to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at (870) 972-2310.Arkansas State University reserves the right to make changes to the scholarship program at any time based on available funding and eligible applicants.HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESThis scholarship is only awarded during the student's high school senior year.What the Scholarship Covers:The ASTATE Leadership Scholarship provides the following annual (split between Fall and Spring terms) award amounts:          29 ACT – $5000 and an allowance for ASUJ housing valued...

High School seniors may compete for college scholarships totaling $9,000 at the Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest.A copy of the contestant’s high school transcript must be provided at registration along with a proper ID. Seniors who are furthering their education through traditional school, trade school, or other educational and career opportunities are eligible to compete.The first-place winner will receive $5,000. Second place will receive $2,000, 3rd place will receive $1,250, and 4th place will receive $750.Open to any current high school senior graduating in 2025, the competition will be on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 12:00 p.m....

The ASTATE Pride Scholarship is administered through the ASU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Any questions concerning the scholarship should be directed to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at (870) 972-2310.Arkansas State University reserves the right to make changes to the scholarship program at any time based on available funding and eligible applicants.HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESThe scholarship is only awarded during the student's high school senior year.What the Scholarship Covers:The ASTATE Pride Scholarship provides the following annual (split between Fall and Spring terms) award amounts:          27 ACT – $3500 and an allowance for ASUJ housing valued...

The ASTATE Spirit Scholarship is administered through the ASU Financial Aid & Scholarships Office. Any questions concerning the scholarship should be directed to the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office at (870) 972-2310.Arkansas State University reserves the right to make changes to the scholarship program at any time based on available funding and eligible applicants.HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES This scholarship is only awarded during the student's high school senior year.What the Scholarship Covers:The ASTATE Spirit Scholarship provides $3000 annually (split between Fall and Spring terms).The scholarship pays for courses taken on the Arkansas State University-Jonesboro campus only.This scholarship is awarded for the duration...

The Art Porter Music Education, Inc. Board of Directors will award scholarships to Arkansas high school graduates who have demonstrated musical talent in their community. This scholarship is intended to assist an eligible student who wishes to pursue a degree in the field of music.Qualifying CriteriaThe Art Porter Music Education Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $3,000.00 will be awarded over a four-year period to a graduating high school senior. The scholarship award will be distributed in four (4) installments; $1,500.00 the first year, and $500.00 for the next three (3) consecutive years. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of...

The University of Arkansas proudly offers scholarships to support current and former members of the United States military services as well as dependents of military service members.Military Service member Scholarship: Students from all academic majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are awarded to both incoming and currently enrolled students at the University of Arkansas. This program awards approximately 25 one-year scholarships valued up to $4,000 each.Military Dependent Scholarship: Students from all academic majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are awarded to both incoming and currently enrolled students at the University of Arkansas. This program awards approximately...

The mission of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) is to (a) honor and preserve the history of individuals who have brought honor, prestige, and fame to the state of Arkansas through outstanding achievement, accomplishments, and contributions in amateur and professional sports and (b) encourage and promote higher education through the funding of scholarships to deserving student-athletes.The ASHOF awards ten $1,000 scholarships to deserving Arkansas student-athlete high school seniors.  The winners of these scholarships will be presented at the ASHOF’s annual Induction Banquet, which will be held next year on April 11, 2025, at Oaklawn Resort, Hot Springs, Arkansas.These...