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Last Updated: January 7, 2025 The purpose of this detailed listing of Arkansas scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for Arkansas students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check the sponsor’s websites for the most recent details.
January
Clemson University Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship awards varying amounts of financial assistance to domestic out-of-state students with an exceptional high school academic record. Out-of-state students who show financial need through their FAFSA application will be considered for renewable grant funds as well as merit awards offered. Incoming first-year students must complete the FAFSA online on or before January 1 to qualify. More info here.
National FFA scholarship awards students pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or an FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. The deadline to apply is January 9th. More details here.
The Thea Foundation Scholarship awards scholarships to Arkansas high school seniors from public, private, and charter schools and homeschooled students based on their talents instead of GPAs or intended major of study. The awarded amount varies, and applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college in Arkansas for the award to be disbursed. Applicants can compete in performing arts, visual arts, creative writing, and fashion design. The deadline is January 11th. Find out more here.
Swayze Woodruff Memorial Mid-South Scholarship is a regional fund designed to support Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee residents who were members of AQHA or AQHYA for at least a year. Over four years, the award gives $9,000 for a bachelor’s degree of the recipient’s choice. Applications are accepted until January 15th. More details here.
The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is eligible for undocumented students who came to the U.S before the age of 16. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a 2.5 or higher GPA, and will or have graduated from high school in a locked-out state (Arkansas is one of them). The awarded amount varies up to a maximum of $100,000 for a bachelor’s degree, and the deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
Arkansas Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities Scholarship awards $800. Applicants who reside in Arkansas with disabilities and are seeking to attend college or vocational training are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
MDXA ARRL Scholarship offers $500. This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students who are licensed radio amateurs (technician class or higher) and reside in Mississippi or the ARRL Delta Division (AR, LA, TN). Students must attend a postsecondary institution in Mississippi. Preference will be given to graduating high school seniors. The deadline is January 31st. More info here.
Rowan University Brown and Gold Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to eligible out-of-state students enrolled full-time during the fall semester. Applicants are eligible for up to $8,500/year. Individual award amounts are determined at the discretion of Rowan University’s Office of Admissions based on the overall academic qualifications of the student, the competitiveness of the applicant pool, and available funding. To qualify, students must have a permanent residence outside of the State of New Jersey. Freshmen and transfer applications for admission submitted before January 31 will be considered for the Brown & Gold Scholarship. More details here.
February
The Alice/Jeanne Wagner Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to students interested in working on a nursing degree in college. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and the award amount is $650. The deadline is February 1st. Apply here.
Arkansas Concurrent Challenge awards eligible high school students $125 per course for up to two concurrent credit courses per semester. Only high school students classified as sophomores, juniors, or seniors can qualify. Contact your high school counselor or local college advisor for student and course eligibility. The deadline to apply is February 1st. More details here.
Lynn Hopper Memorial Scholarship is for Arkansas residents seeking a degree in any field of study. Priority is given to Applicants who have a family member in good standing with the APMA. Applicants must carry a full-time course load of 12 credits per semester, achieve a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.5, and have three letters of recommendation. The deadline for applications is February 1st. Apply here.
Landscape Forms Scholarship in Memory of Peter Lindsay Schaudt awards $5,000. This scholarship is open to landscape architecture students in their final two years of full-time undergraduate study in a LAAB- or LAAC-accredited program in the U.S. or Canada and is awarded on the basis of academic accomplishment and creative design ability. Applicants must demonstrate passion, commitment, and competence in creating artfully designed places for people. The deadline is February 1st. More details here.
Landscape Forms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship awards $5,000. It is open to undergraduate landscape architecture students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color) and are currently enrolled in a LAAB- or LAAC-accredited program in the US or Canada. Candidates must demonstrate financial need, academic aptitude, and commitment to the discipline of landscape architecture. The deadline is February 1st. More info here.
Arkansas Farm Bureau Marvin Vines Scholarship provides scholarships to students majoring in Radio-TV at Arkansas State University. This annual award is given in honor of the late Arkansas farm broadcaster Marvin Vines. The deadline to apply is February 1st. More details here.
This award ranges from $500 to 5,000 based on students’ financial needs. The applicant must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership abilities, and community involvement. High school applicants must have a GPA of 3.0. College applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 and be no older than 20 years old at the time of applying. The deadline to apply is February 6. Learn more and apply here.
AACIA Graduating Senior Scholarship offers $1,000 to a graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in education. Applicants must list student activities, work experience, and leadership involvement when applying. The deadline to apply is February 14th. Apply here.
The Arkansas Association of Federal Coordinators (AAFC) is eligible for high school seniors to supplement college costs beginning their freshman year. The scholarship award is $1,000 for the first academic year and is awarded to full-time students who plan to major in education and enroll in an Arkansas college or university. The deadline to apply is February 14th. Apply here.
Arkansas Farm Bureau Romeo E. Short Scholarship is for students within the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. All current, new freshmen, and transfer students are encouraged to apply. Eligible students must complete the online scholarship application to be considered. The award amount varies, and the deadline is February 15th. More info here.
Mahindra USA Women in Ag Scholarship offers $2,500. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture and reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia or West Virginia. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, participation in community service, financial need, and leadership ability. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application. The deadline to apply is February 15th. Read more here.
Stephen T. Kugle Scholarship supports members of ASME college juniors and seniors with $3,000. Applicants should attend a public college or university in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming. Special consideration is given to applicants with a strong level of participation in ASME. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The deadline is February 17th. More details here.
Simon Youth Foundation provides three scholarship opportunities that vary in amount. Eligibility requirements vary for each of the scholarships, but generally, applicants should expect to be connected to the Simon Community, Property Group, or Youth Academy. The deadline to apply is February 21st. More info here.
SW Section AWWA Scholarship offers $2,000 to 8 recipients. Applicants must be a worthy dependent of someone employed by an Arkansas public/private waterworks or sewerage utility. The deadline to apply is February 28th. More info here.
Joseph M. Geisinger Scholarship is eligible for first-year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, for the upcoming fall semester. The program provides $20,000 in annual support to students selected from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington or Wyoming. The deadline is late February. Website found here.
March
Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarship Program- Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship offers up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years. This is for high school seniors with a 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT and a 3.5 GPA or higher. Applicants must be planning to attend college or university in the state of Arkansas. The deadline is March 1st. Website found here.
Roy and Mae Smith Scholarship Fund provides a one-year scholarship of up to $5,000 to a graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston, Arkansas, pursuing a college degree, community college degree, or trade school certification. The deadline is March 1st. More info here.
Cecil L. Smith Scholarship Fund provides a one-year scholarship of up to $5,000 to a graduate of Greenwood High School in Arkansas pursuing a college degree, community college degree, or trade school certification. Scholarship monies may be used for tuition, fees, and books, and will be paid directly to the awardee’s school. Ideal candidates are those who demonstrate average achievement, hard work, self-sufficiency, and financial need. The deadline is March 1st. Apply here.
UAPB Golden Lion Scholarship awards $4,000 over four years. This is open to first-year freshmen who have a minimum grade point average of 2.75. Applicants must also have a minimum composite ACT score of 17 or a SAT score of 920 to be eligible. The deadline is March 1st. Apply here.
DYB Scholarship’s goal is to assist former players who played baseball in obtaining a college education. The awarded amount is $2,000. An applicant must have played in a DYB franchised league at least once before age 12. The committee considers financial needs, academic records, and citizenship. The deadline to apply is March 1st. More info here.
Poultry Federation provides undergraduate and graduate scholarships for college students enrolled in Arkansas and Missouri universities. Applicants are expected to pursue a degree related to the poultry or egg industry. The deadline to apply is March 14th. Read more here.
The Foundation of NACE Scholarship provides awards/scholarships in the form of tuition grants, travel grants, leadership training grants, and professional development to those who want a career in the catering and events industry. Applicants should expect to submit a resume and essay. The deadline is March 17th. Read more here.
Vince DeFinis Scholarship is worth $9,000. Applicants are evaluated on scholarly merit, professional endeavors to date, and an essay that reflects their career goals and objectives, enthusiasm/passion, and grammar/spelling. Applicants do not have to be members of NACE, but members do get extra points awarded. The deadline is March 17th. Read more here.
The Jo C.Dermid Scholarship is worth $1,000. It supports members of the hospitality industry who demonstrate leadership abilities. Applicants do not have to be members of NACE, but members do get extra points awarded. The deadline is March 17th. Read more here.
NIADA Foundation Regional Scholarship offers $3,500 to high school seniors who aspire to become future industry leaders in the automotive sector. Applicants in Arkansas can apply for the scholarship under Region Ⅲ. Also, applicants must provide a copy of an official high school transcript, answer essay prompt, a letter of recommendation, and SAT or ACE scores. The deadline to apply is no later than March 21st. Read more and apply here.
This ranges from $2,500 to $5,000. You must be a female high school senior or graduate enrolling in an Alabama college or university. You must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be pursuing a degree in a STEM or automotive field to apply. Opens in Fall 2025, and the deadline is March 23rd. Read more here.
Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas Scholarship offers eligible applicants the opportunity to receive various amounts of financial assistance upon enrollment in an institution of higher education. It is open to Hispanic and Latino students who demonstrate financial need. The deadline is March 28th. More details here.
Cornerstone Scholarship Charitable Trust provides financial assistance to Black/African American students interested in attending an accredited university, college, or vocational school. Applicants must be under 25 and have graduated from or have roots in Arkansas. The awarded amount varies. The deadline to apply is March 30th. Read more here.
Ralph G. Norman Scholarship awards $2,500 to an Arkansas resident with a documented learning disability who plans to enroll at a university, 2-year community college, or vocational/technical training program in the fall semester. Applicants must provide the most current documentation of an identified learning disability. The deadline to apply is March 30th. Learn more here.
Four scholarships for two boys and two girls, with a value of $5,000 each, will be awarded to two Black and two Hispanic students currently completing their senior year of high school in a member district of the Council of the Great City Schools. Applicants must be accepted for full-time enrollment at a four-year college or university in the next academic year and pursue a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM). The deadline is March 31st. More details here.
Art Porter Music Education Memorial Scholarship Program is available for Arkansas high school graduates interested in post-secondary education to pursue a degree in the music field. Applicants must demonstrate their talent in music through participation in school or community activities and have a 2.5 or higher GPA. The amount is $3,000, awarded separately; $1,500 in the first year and $500 for the next 3 years. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Apply here.
LULAC National Scholarship Fund gives varying amounts of financial aid. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree (Graduate students must have applied to or be enrolled as a part-time student in a college or university), and must have a participating LULAC Council in your area to be considered. A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council. The deadline is March 31st. More details here.
Tzu Chi USA Scholarship awards $1,500. Applicants must demonstrate financial need for college tuition and related expenses, must be a U.S. high school graduating senior or equivalent, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time. The deadline is March 31st for the Central Region. Learn more here.
April
The Arkansas Chamber Singers Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship is for high school seniors from a public or private high school in Arkansas. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, plan to major in vocal/choral music at an accredited four-year institution of higher education in Arkansas, and be enrolled in the choral music program (curriculum) at the high school in which he or she attend. The awarded amount is $2,000, and the deadline to apply is April 1st. Learn more here.
R. Preston Woodruff, Jr. Scholarship awards $1,000 to incoming and current college students in Arkansas. Applicants must be Arkansas residents, and they need to submit a typed 500-word essay. The deadline is April 1st. More details here.
Ann Burns Smith Scholarship is for high school seniors who are graduating, graduated high school seniors, or students with a GED, and who plan to enroll in an accredited vocational, college, or university. The awarded amount is up to $500 to $3,000. The application deadline is April 1st. Learn more here.
William A. and Genevieve H. Strong Scholarship is eligible for graduating seniors from an Arkansas high school who intend to major in math at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The awarded amount is up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here.
Olin C. and Marjorie H. Bailey Scholarship is eligible for high school seniors graduating from El Dorado High School in Arkansas. The awarded amount is up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here.
Ragsdale-Johnson Scholarship offers up to $3,000 to applicants interested in majoring in engineering, English, history, languages, math, or science at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville or Little Rock. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here.
Abbie Robinson Scholarship is eligible for high school seniors graduating from Forest City High School and pursuing post-secondary education in an accredited institution in Arkansas. The awarded amount is up to $3,000. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here.
Albert and Betty Rusher Scholarship awards up to $3,000 to high school seniors graduating from Brinkley High School and planning to enroll in a college or university in Arkansas. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Apply here.
Carl Tapp Technician Scholarship offers up to $7,500 to high school seniors interested in pursuing a career as a truck technician at an institution in Arkansas. Applicants must be attending at least a two-semester medium and heavy truck technical program. The deadline to apply is April 1st. Read more here.
Merwin T. and Agnes Bowman Nursing Scholarship offers a renewable award of up to $1,000 to Arkansas residents pursuing healthcare career aspirations as RNs. Future nurse practitioners are also considered for the Monroe County Medical Professionals Scholarship. To be eligible, you must pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, attend a CCNE or ACEN-accredited nursing school, and demonstrate a minimum major GPA of 3.0. The deadline for applications is April 1st. Website found here.
$1,000 General Scholarship for high school graduates attending college or a vocational educational institution. Applicants must be the child, grandchild, adopted child, stepchild, or spouse of an employee of a current Arkansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association member to be eligible. The deadline for applications is April 1st. Apply here
Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Associates (AASFAA) awards a $500 scholarship through a drawing and is for someone attending an Arkansas college after graduation. The deadline to apply is April 1st. More info here
Second Effort Scholarship offers $1,000. This award finances four years of collegiate study for scholars who achieve the highest Arkansas High School Diploma test scores. To be considered, you must be at least 18 years of age, attend an Arkansas public or private high school, be accepted at least part-time at in-state institutions, intend to pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree, and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout college. The deadline to apply/accept is April 1st. More info here.
Arkadelphia Promise Scholarship is for students who are Arkadelphia High School graduates and are planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in the United States. The awarded amount varies. After applying, applicants must apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge (Lottery) Scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 4th. Apply here.
The Lineman Training Council Scholarship awards five $5,000 scholarships to cover books and tuition. To be considered, applicants must have an active ELP or CLP Program Application with SLTC. The applicant should also expect to write an essay and have 3 letters of recommendation. The deadline to apply is April 11th. Apply here
Arkansas Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation provides $3,000 scholarships to children and grandchildren of Farm Bureau members pursuing agriculture studies at an accredited Arkansas university. The deadline to apply is April 11th. Application here
Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Scholarships support students pursuing higher education with up to $2,000 to help defray college expenses and recognize students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership potential. Financial need – whether personal or within the family – may also be considered during the selection process. Current Union Pacific employees and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship. The deadline is April 12th. More info here.
Bird Dog Foundation Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest is open only to high school seniors who are preparing to enter their freshman year at an accredited college or university. Entrants must be U.S. citizens and must either reside in Tennessee, Mississippi, or Arkansas, or be affiliated with a bird dog club, organization, or field trial association in any of the other 47 U.S. states. The awarded amount is $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, and $1,000 for third place. The deadline to apply is April 15th. Learn more here.
Jarratt Family Scholarship provides scholarships for the educational expenses of students attending East Arkansas Community College. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have earned 24 college credit hours, be enrolled for and continue to pursue a degree as a full-time student, and maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher. Special consideration may be given to first-generation college students or students who have had an interruption in their education. Applicants must be residents of a county where a branch or office of First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas is located. The award is up to $1,000 for an academic year. Applications must be submitted by April 15th. More info here.
The First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas Scholarship will be awarded to one or more full-time sophomore students (completed 30 hours toward a degree) with GPAs of at least 3.0. Applicants must reside in a county served by an office or branch of the bank. Applications must be submitted by April 15th. More details here.
The Walter N. Moorehead Sr. Scholarship is eligible to first-time entering students who are planning to receive a transfer degree from EACC and then transfer to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The $500.00 scholarship will primarily assist with tuition, fees, and textbooks for a maximum of $250.00 per semester. The recipient must maintain a 2.50 GPA. Applications must be submitted by April 15th. Read more here.
EACC Academic Achievers Scholarship covers the recipient’s full tuition for the fall semester and is renewable at EACC for subsequent semesters, provided the recipient continues to meet qualifications. The waiver will remain in effect until a student has completed their degree. Waiver recipients must enter East Arkansas Community College by the fall semester following high school graduation. An ACT score report is required to apply, and applications are due in the Financial Aid Office by April 15th. Learn more here.
Garner Trust Scholarship awards up to $2,500. This is available to students who reside in Arkansas and will attend a college, university, or technical/trade school in this state. Applicants must also be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive years’ membership. Stepchildren of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible. The application must be received at Department Headquarters on or before April 18th. Learn more here.
Coudret Trust Scholarship awards up to $1,000 and is available to students who reside in Arkansas and choose to attend an Arkansas or out-of-state institution of higher learning. Applicants must also be children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires in good standing of two or more consecutive years’ membership. Stepchildren of living Legionnaires may apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of deceased Legionnaires are also eligible. The application must be received at Department Headquarters on or before April 18th. More info here.
APRO Charitable Foundation Scholarship offers varying amounts of financial assistance. Applicants must be either a rent-to-own employee or a child of a rent-to-own employee. The applicant’s affiliated rent-to-own company must be a current member of APRO and a current member of each state association to which they apply. The deadline is April 25th. More details here.
Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund awards up to $1000 to deserving students. Recipients will be chosen on the basis of financial need, academic standing, and the impact with which multiple sclerosis has affected their lives. Applicants must be citizens of the United States who plan to enroll or are enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational, or technical school located in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester in coursework leading to a degree, license, or certificate. Applicants must reside within a 300-mile radius of our offices in St. Louis, and proof of that residency will be required if you are chosen as a scholarship recipient. The deadline is April 30th. Apply here.
May
AASSP Scholarship awards $1,000 to a child of an AAEA member whose plan of study is in education. Applicants must list extracurricular activities they participated in, academic honors, and a letter of recommendation from a school administrator. The deadline to apply is before May 1st. Learn more here.
Women’s Southern Golf Association Scholarship awards $4,500. Candidates have to be a citizen of the United States, a female high school graduating senior who resides in one of the 15 southern states or the District of Columbia and plays golf or has an interest in golf, a graduate of an accredited secondary school where she has shown evidence of academic excellence, good citizenship and sportsmanship, and a student in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate education in an accredited institution of learning. The deadline is May 1st. Apply here.
Arkansas Tourism & Hospitality Education Foundation supports training the next generation of leaders in the hospitality industry and educating students about future career opportunities within the hospitality industry. The award amount varies, and the deadline is May 1st. More info here.
Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship ranges from $2,000 to $5,000. Eligible applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis, provide proof of diagnosis, and be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. college, university, or trade school. Applicants should also be U.S citizens, residents of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, or Wyoming, maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and submit a recent photo for identification. The deadline is May 1st. More details here.
June
Dorm and Kay Saylors Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to a student who will attend North Arkansas College, demonstrates financial need, is pursuing a degree in math or education, and has a 3.0 minimum GPA. They must also be a resident of Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Newton, or Searcy County. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Apply here.
AGCAR Undergraduate Scholarship for applicants who are residents of Arkansas and enrolled (or enrolling) full-time in the course of study leading to a degree or an associate’s degree in a construction-related field, construction management, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering. Applicants must also desire a career in a construction-related field, construction management, civil, mechanical, structural, or electrical engineering. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Apply here.
The National Ocean Scholar Program is for $1,000 for students interested in pursuing a career in ocean science or environmental science-related fields. The awarded amount varies. Applicants who apply must major in a related field and participate in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) at least once in high school. Also, a copy of an official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, two essays, and two letters of recommendation are required. The deadline to apply is June 2nd. Learn more and apply here.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Conservation Scholarship grants $2,500 per semester for first- and second-year students; $5,000 per semester for junior and senior students; $2,000 per semester for graduate students, based on continued eligibility. First-time applicants must currently be an Arkansas high school senior, Arkansas college undergraduate, or graduate student. Applicants must pursue a degree in an approved field of study, maintain full-time status, and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher. The deadline to apply is June 15th. Apply here.
Foresters for the Future Scholarship provides $4,000 per semester for four years to an incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Applications will be accepted through June 13th. Students interested in the scholarship can find more information here.
The Cherokee Nation Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards varying amounts of financial aid. This program is for Cherokee Nation citizens living anywhere in the United States, working toward their first Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (for-profit institutions are not eligible). All undergraduate applicants must apply for federal financial aid before doing this one. Students whose permanent address is outside the Cherokee Nation Reservation area or contiguous counties must be eligible for the federal Pell grant to be eligible for the Cherokee Nation Undergraduate scholarship. The contiguous area contains certain counties in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA and fulfill community service requirements. The deadline is June 16th. Learn more here.
Arkansas Rural Health Scholarship supports, empowers, and encourages first-year medical students in Arkansas who are interested in practicing medicine in rural areas of Arkansas. The scholarship awards $2,500, and applicants need to be current residents of Arkansas pursuing a degree/career path in a medicine-related field with a focus on rural medicine. The deadline for applications is June 27th. Learn more here.
Weary Scholarship for High School and College Students offers up to $3,000. This is available to telecommunications industry employees, their spouses, and children in the Mid-America region. The students applying for this scholarship should have a High School and college GPA of 2.8. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Read more here.
KASF Southwestern Region Scholarship awards $5,000 to students of Korean heritage. Applicants must be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Southwestern region states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas), have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and show financial need. The deadline is June 30th. More info here.
The Mid-America Weary Scholarship is available to telecommunications industry employees, their spouses, and children in the Mid-America region (see Locations below). There are no limits on the number of times you can apply for or receive a Weary Scholarship, and it is available for students in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. Applicants should have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. The awarded amount is $3,000, and the deadline is June 30th. More details here.
July
Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) Dependents Scholarship will reimburse the institution for the cost of tuition, fees, and dormitory room charges when provided in campus-owned facilities. Arkansas bona fide residents, United States citizens, permanent resident aliens, children, stepchildren, legally adopted children, or spouses of eligible Arkansas law enforcement officers are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled or accepted for admission at an Arkansas college, university, or technical school. A 2.0 GPA is required to maintain the scholarship for the 8 semesters. The deadline to apply is July 1st. More details here.
SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship awards three deserving students $1,000 each. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students who are currently studying wildlife, fisheries, or law enforcement. The application deadline is July 1 each year. Apply here.
Arkansas Health Education Grant (ARHEG) offers scholarships to Arkansas residents seeking education outside the state in chiropractic medicine, dentistry, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, and veterinary medicine. The awarded amount varies. Applicants must be in good academic standing upon completing the curriculum requirements in the program. The deadline to apply is July 1st. More info here.
Military Dependents Scholarship provides financial assistance for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action, were prisoners of war, or were totally and permanently disabled. Applicants must be Arkansas residents and U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited Arkansas public college. For continuing eligibility, applicants must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours per academic year and maintain a 2.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is July 1st. Read more here.
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is eligible for Arkansas residents pursuing higher education. Students graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, incoming students, or re-enrolling after taking some time off from college are encouraged to apply. The awarded amount varies based on 4-year or 2-year institutions and academic status, such as freshmen, sophomores, etc. The deadline to apply is July 1st. More info here.
Careful consideration is given to requests for research grants, seminar support, or other projects expected to increase and disseminate knowledge in information and records management. Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. or Canada and residents in the Southwest U.S, be actively pursuing an education for a career in information and records management, and have a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher. The deadline is July 15th. Learn more here.
Carolyn Wilson Dialysis Patient Scholarship is eligible for Arkansas, Louisiana, or Oklahoma residents who must be current dialysis patients or kidney transplant recipients. Applicants must demonstrate financial need when filling out the expenses vs. income table on the application and have at least a 2.5 GPA. The awarded amount is up to $5,000. The deadline to apply is July 19th. Read more here.
AISES Stellantis Scholarship awards $20,000 per student (tool allotment included). Eligible Students must be enrolled full-time and accepted into a college with a Mopar CAP or Mopar CAP Local curriculum and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The deadline is July 30th. Read more here.
August
Annual Ayn Rand Essay Contests award up to $25,000 in scholarship prizes by writing about one of Ayn Rand’s classic novels. It is available to students worldwide with no requirements other than an essay. The deadlines are August 1st. Read more here.
UA Little Rock Freshman Award gives $2,000 to freshman students in the university who are Arkansas or contiguous state residents and US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have a minimum of a 20 ACT score or a 1030 SAT composite score and at least a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is August 1st. More info here.
UA Little Rock Chancellor’s Leadership Corps Scholarship Program gives $3,000 for tuition and fees and $3,000 for on-campus housing. Applicants should be freshman students in the university who are US citizens, permanent residents, or international students. To be eligible applicants must have a 3.00 HS GPA PLUS an ACT score of 19+ OR Next-Gen Accuplacer score of 246+ in each section of Writing, Reading, and Math and live on campus for their first year. The deadline is August 1st. Learn more here.
AISES National Conference Travel Scholarship covers the costs of conference registration fees, economy class round-trip airfare, and lodging. Eligible students must be full-time at a two-year or four-year college or university, enrolled in a program leading to an academic degree in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field, and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. The deadline is August 9th. Read more here
Jimmy and Patsy Burn Memorial Scholarship is for an incoming freshman graduating from Palestine-Wheatley High School. The student must have a 2.0 GPA. The award is given in the fall of the academic year, $750 per semester. The deadline to apply is August 15th. Learn more here.
September
J.C. Cote Undergraduate Scholarship awards $1,000 to a student who is a resident of Arkansas or a current student at an Arkansas-accredited college or university. Applicants must have attained at least junior standing at the beginning of the fall semester of the current academic year, must have declared a major, emphasis, or concentration in Human Resources, and must have earned a GPA in a major of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The deadline is September 15th. More details here.
Equal Opportunity” No-Essay Scholarship offers $500 each to 2 recipients. Any underrepresented minority who is a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student may apply for this scholarship opportunity. The deadline to apply is September 30th. More info here.
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The Creative Biolabs Scholarship is offered to undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students majoring in a science-related field, such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Molecular Biology. The awarded amount is $1,000. The scholarship is open globally, and applicants must have a 3.0 GPA to apply. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and be involved in community or public services. The deadline to apply is September 30th. Learn more here.
October
Americans United Student Essay Contest Scholarship is eligible for high school students interested in writing about church-state separation and conveying what actions they can take to protect it. The contest is open to high school students and undergraduate students attending any 2- or 4-year college or university, including trade & technical schools. Students must live in the United States, including the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. Employees and board members of Americans United, and members of their immediate familie,s are not eligible to participate. The awarded amount is $1,500 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place winners. The deadline is October 6th. Read more here.
The National Rice Month Scholarship Contest is eligible for high school seniors from six primary rice-growing states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. Applicants must create a short 3-minute or less video about U.S. rice, National Rice Month, and the importance of rice to you, their state, or the world in general. The awarded amount is $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place, and $2,000 for third place. The deadline to apply is October 15th. More info here.
November
Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct in-depth research projects that align with their field of study, with faculty members available for assistance. The awarded amount is up to $4,000. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Arkansas institution of higher education as full-time students, complete 30 semester credits, and have a 3.25 GPA. The deadline to apply is November 1st. Learn more here.
AGC Scholarship Program offers financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in ABET, ACCE ,and some ATMAE-accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs. The awarded amount is $2,500 per year for up to three years for undergrads and $3,750 per year for up to two years for grads. The deadline is November 1st. Learn more here.
ASHRAE REGION VIII SCHOLARSHIP offers $3,000 to a qualified undergraduate pre-engineering or engineering student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region VIII, which covers Arkansas, Louisiana*, Texas*, Oklahoma, and Mexico. The deadline is November 15th. Apply here.
December
The Florence Wood Scholarship offers $500 to one Arkansas resident enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy education program in Arkansas. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The deadline to apply is December 1st. Read more here.
The Hagan Scholarship provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad. Applicants must meet many requirements, among which are that they be high school seniors in the U.S, have a 3.50 GPA or higher, enroll in an eligible four-year college or university the upcoming fall semester after high school graduation, and have Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income not exceeding $100,000. The deadline is December 1st. More information here.
Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council Scholarship offers up to $1,000 to recipients. This is available to high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA. The deadline to apply is December 13th. More information here.
The ASHOF Scholarship awards nine $1,000 scholarships to deserving Arkansas student-athlete high school seniors. Applicants must also be attending an Arkansas college or junior college (private or public) as a freshman in the following Fall. Students attending out-of-state colleges are not eligible. The deadline to apply is December 31st. Read more here.
This program awards scholarships worth $2,000 to students planning to enroll in undergraduate programs. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75+, be Pell-Grant eligible, be a good role model, etc. The deadline is December 31st. More info here.
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship awards ten $1,000 scholarships to deserving Arkansas high school seniors. Applicants must be a graduating senior from an Arkansas high school (AAA member), be attending an Arkansas college or junior college (private or public) as a freshman the following fall, and submit an essay about how sports have positively impacted their life to the ASHOF for evaluation. The deadline is December 31st. Learn more here.
Deadlines Vary
This is valued at $8,000. This is for high school seniors. To be eligible, you must be a legal U.S. resident of one of the Eligible States, be age 16 or older, be enrolled in 12th grade in a public or private school (or home school) located in one of the Eligible States, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, and plan to attend an accredited college. As it is four separate Quarterly Contests, it has four deadlines of March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st. More details here.
The El Dorado Promise Scholarship covers tuition and the mandatory costs that come with attending a two- or four-year college or university anywhere in the United States. Students are only eligible for this El Dorado, Arkansas scholarship if they have been enrolled in the El Dorado School District since ninth grade or before. Senior year is a special year for El Dorado High School students. For those who have been in the school district before ninth grade, this is the moment when these seniors can sign on the dotted line, receive their scholarship money, and choose the next phase of their educational careers. Learn more here.
The Scholars Undergraduate Fund provides supplemental financial assistance to single parents in a post-secondary program who are residents of Pope or Yell County, Arkansas. Other requirements include having a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and having income within 150% of the poverty guidelines. The deadline varies. More info here.
Texas Bordering States Waiver provides a waiver of nonresident tuition for students from neighboring states (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma) enrolled in certain public institutions in Texas. Students may be from any part of the neighboring state; however, the institution must have an agreement with a similar institution in the student’s home state to allow Texas residents attending the other state’s institution to pay a reduced tuition rate. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
University of Minnesota National Scholarship awards up to $20,000. Eligible Applicants are freshmen students of UMN who are residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Manitoba. Scholarship decisions are made based on a very careful, overall assessment of each admitted student’s academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the admission application, based on the academic and contextual factors listed. The deadline varies. More details here.
Higher Education Opportunities Grant (GO! Opportunities Grant) offers up to $1,000 to full-time students and $500 to part-time students demonstrating financial needs. Applicants must be residents of Arkansas for at least 12 months before applying and enrolling in a higher institution in Arkansas. The deadline to apply varies. Learn more here.
University of Arkansas Silas Hunt Scholarship awards up to $5000 or $8000 per year. This is 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 an 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. The deadline varies. More info here.
Advance Arkansas Scholarship offers up to $4000 per year. It is renewable for 4 years (5 years for Architecture students) if certain requirements are met. This is awarded to top students in the applicant pool with financial needs. Preference will be given to first-generation college students. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
Chancellor’s Scholarship awards up to $10,000 per year and is renewable for 4 years (5 years for Architecture students) if certain requirements are met. This is awarded to top candidates from the applicant pool. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
Great River Promise-Arkansas Northeastern College promised to assist students who want to pursue a college education by providing financial assistance to cover students’ full tuition and mandatory fees at Arkansas Northeastern College. Applicants must graduate from a Mississippi County or Buffalo Island Central public high school and be accepted as a student at Arkansas Northeastern College. The deadline to apply varies. To learn more, visit here.
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) provides an opportunity for single parents residing in Arkansas or Bowie County, TX, to pursue a college education. Applicants must meet all 3 categories listed on the website to be eligible for the scholarship. Also, applicants are legal residents in the U.S., have earned a high school diploma or GED, and have at least a 2.0 GPA, and have completed their Federal Student Aid application. The applicant’s household income must not exceed 250% of the Federal poverty guideline. The awarded amount varies based on financial needs. The deadline to apply varies. Read more here.
NACME Scholars (Block Grant) Program offers scholarships to African American, American Indian, and Latino students enrolled in engineering or computer science programs. The program aims to increase the number of students who graduate in 5 years. Applicants enrolled in an accredited college or university in a NACME Partner Institution are encouraged to apply. More info here. The awarded amount varies, and the deadline varies. More info here.
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas provides financial assistance to single parents in Northwest Arkansas and assists residents living in Benton, Carroll, Madison, and Washington Counties. Applicants enrolled in an eligible program at partnered universities, community colleges, or trade schools interested in pursuing an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or licensure in cosmetology are encouraged to apply. The awarded amount varies, and the deadline to apply is June 15th (Fall), March 15th (Summer), and October 15th (Spring). More info here.
The Prestigious Roland S. Boreham Jr. Engineering Scholarship is provided by the University of Arkansas Fort Smith for incoming first-year students who demonstrate high academic standing and are passionate about completing a mechanical or electrical engineering degree. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.5 and a preferred ACT score of 27. The tuition and fees are covered over the 4 years, and an optional $2,000 for on-campus housing annually. The deadline varies. Learn more here.
Operation Round Up Scholarship is for high school seniors graduating at the end of this school year. To be eligible, your parents or guardians must be North Arkansas Electric Cooperative members and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher through the first semester of senior year. The deadline to apply is April 15th and October 15th. Apply here.
Arkansas Baptist Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to Southern Baptist students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. Applicants must be active members of a church or other Christian organizations. Requirements for each scholarship may be different. The awarded amount varies for recipients, and the deadline to apply varies for each scholarship. Learn more here.
Arkansas Future Grant (ArFuture) covers 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-served basis. An applicant must graduate from an Arkansas public school, private school, or homeschool to be eligible. They must also be enrolled part-time or full-time at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a STEM or regional high-demand field. The deadline varies. Rules found here.
Arkansas Community Foundation manages dozens of scholarships established by donors to support education for students who meet various criteria. Some scholarships are designated for graduates of a named high school or students who plan to attend a specific college. Other scholarships are based on extracurricular activities or intended college majors. Each of these scholarships has its own deadline and criteria, but most are accepted annually from February 1st to April 1st. More info here.
Amanda Fogg Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to full-time sophomore-level (minimum of 30 hours of college credit) students who have maintained a cumulative minimum 2.5 GPA and who graduated from a high school in St. Francis County. Applicants must show financial need. The award is $500 per semester, based on the availability of funds to cover tuition expenses, fees, and books. Read more here.
The R.L. and Maurice Steward Memorial Endowed Scholarship assists a full-time EACC minority student who graduated from FCHS and is pursuing a degree in education. The award will be $500 based on the availability of funds to cover tuition expenses, fees, and books. Website found here.
Eleanor B. and Harry E. Beasley Scholarship recipients must be graduates of a high school in St. Francis County and must be a sophomore with a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. The scholarship will be awarded to students in the Fall and Spring terms at EACC. The award is given in the fall of the academic year, $250 per semester. More info here.
Arkansas School Plant Management Association Scholarship promotes continued education by offering scholarships to deserving students to recognize their leadership, scholastic achievement, and civic participation. Any graduating high school senior planning to attend a college/university, vocational/technical, or trade school is eligible to apply. These awards range from $1,000-$5,000. Scholarships are eligible for renewal when funds are available. Certain GPA and ACT/SAT scores may be required. The deadline varies depending on the scholarship you’re applying to. Learn more here.
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