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 First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship for students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership capabilities both in and out of school. They must have the desire to take a leadership role in activities that recognize business student achievement and promote the College of Business and Industry at UAFS as well as serve in an advisory capacity as student representatives to the dean and faculty of the College of Business and Industry. All students applying for this scholarship must submit a complete Application for Admission and a scholarship application. Students must also be seeking a...

The Office of Academic Scholarships uses a holistic process to award freshman scholarships. In addition to test scores, high school grade point average, and the written scholarship application, other information, including but not limited to financial need and family educational background, may also be considered. Applications will be considered for the following scholarships, but selected students will not be awarded more than one scholarship.Chancellor's Community ScholarshipAnnual award up to $5,000 per yearStudents awarded the Chancellor's Community Scholarship also receive a New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award ScholarshipRenewable for 4 years (5 years for Architecture students) with 30 hours per year and...

Scholarships are for four years or completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours each semester and renewal is based upon earning 24 hours per academic year. Students must also earn a 3.0 GPA for Platinum, Gold, and Silver renewal and 2.5 GPA for Bronze and Lion Pride scholarships. Those who have not met these requirements at the end of spring may use the summer semester to meet renewal. Merit scholarship housing stipends are valid for Lion's Den housing for up to four years.Your admission application also acts as your application for...

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...

Established in 1955, the Romeo E. Short Scholarship Foundation funds ag scholarships within the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. To be considered for this award, students must complete the online Bumpers College Scholarship application by February 15 of each academic year.Scholarships for students seeking rewarding careers careers promoting viable food and agriculture systems, sustainable environments, healthy families and vibrant communities are made possible by generous gifts from many firms and individuals. We greatly appreciate their support. Bumpers College awards more than $1 million to students annually.The criteria include academics, financial need,...

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...