Arkansas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Arkansas Future (ArFuture) is the newest state grant program. The purpose of this grant is to increase the education and skills of Arkansas’s workforce in an affordable manner. The grant applies to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or regional high-demand areas of study. The grant will cover tuition and fees for qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at Arkansas’ public institutions for eligible students. The grant is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.RequirementsAn Applicant must:Have either graduated from an Arkansas public school, private school, home school or received high school equivalency diploma approved by the Department...

Awarded to students from underrepresented communities who have demonstrated outstanding academic leadership qualities and potential. Members of underrepresented communities include but are not limited to: students from underrepresented ethnic or minority groups, students with interest in a field that does not typically attract members of their ethnicity or gender, students who reside in an underrepresented county in Arkansas, and  first-generation college students.Students selected as Razorback Bridge Scholars will participate in a peer and faculty mentoring program. Razorback Bridge Scholars will also have opportunities for involvement in leadership activities on campus.Admissions and Eligibility RequirementsReceipt of a general freshman scholarship is contingent upon...

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...

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing higher education. Funded in large part by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college.RequirementsSee below for basic eligibility information.  For more detailed information on eligibility requirements for Traditional and Non-traditional students, please see the Rules and Regulations listed at the bottom of this webpage.Award Amount4 Year Institutions: $1,000 freshman year |...

A-State Promise Plus Scholarship for Households Under $70KGeneral Requirements:2024 High School GraduateArkansas Resident and U.S. citizen19+ ACT superscore or 990-1010 SAT and 3.00 HS GPAHousehold income under $70K AGI (Adjusted Gross Income)Completed FAFSAComplete the Arkansas Challenge Lottery applicationCSS Profile may also be required*WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE A-STATE PROMISE PLUS?Residents of the state of Arkansas with a minimum 19 ACT and a family income of $70,000 or less (Adjusted Gross Income)The A-State Promise Plus Scholarship is only available to traditional, on-campus students.  A-State Online students are not eligible.To qualify for the A-State Promise Plus:Your family income is $70,000 or less (based...

The Arkansas Cattlemen's Association, in conjunction with generous partners, is proud to award over $15,000 a year to outstanding young Arkansans.Young-Baker ScholarshipsThe Arkansas Cattlemen’s Foundation, Inc. (ACF) has announced plans to award the 2024 Young-Baker Scholarships ($4,000). To qualify for an award, applicants must: Fill out required forms (do not send reference letters), be an Arkansas resident, be a full-time college student classified as a junior or senior with at least 60 hours credit completed by the end of the spring 2024 semester, have a college grade point average of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale and be planning a...

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 Beyond Boundaries Scholarship is administered through the A-State 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.What the Scholarship Covers:The Beyond Boundaries Scholarship provides $2500 annually (split between Fall and Spring terms).The scholarship pays for courses (excluding correspondence) taken on the Arkansas State University-Jonesboro campus only.This scholarship is awarded for the duration of eight consecutive semesters or through completion of the undergraduate degree,...

The Arkansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (ARK-LSAMP) aims to increase the number of underrepresented minority students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. It has a stated goal of increasing the pool of baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree graduates in STEM disciplines in Arkansas’ workforce. The program serves African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders.Since its inception, ARK-LSAMP has been actively engaged in assisting students in developing skills and learning strategies that will guarantee success in their fields of study. ARK-LSAMP scholars are able to gain a competitive edge through...