Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship | ATA
Important Note: The following information is intended as a general overview of the program for those applying, or who are considering applying, for the scholarship and is not intended to be a comprehensive compilation of program requirements. For complete information, please refer to the program’s rules and regulations.
Disclaimer: The laws, rules, regulations, award amounts, amount of awardees, eligibility criteria, funding per program, etc., are subject to change at any point prior to, during, or after application through the SAMS application. These changes will be based on changes in law or funding provided by the Arkansas General Assembly. It is understood that ADHE is not at fault for any changes that occur to any financial aid program. In addition, awards for all ADHE programs are limited by the availability of funds.
The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship is a program that offers aspiring teachers up to $6,000 for tuition and program fees each semester for undergraduate studies. For every year a student receives funding, the student is required to teach in an Arkansas public school. Graduate programs may also be covered with the same work requirement.
Requirements: Within one year of completion, Academy attendees must teach in an Arkansas public school for each year of funding received. Acceptance in the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship program from participating institutions.
Important Dates:
- October 1, 2024 – Teacher Academy application for Spring 2025 semester opens
- January 10, 2025 – Spring 2025 semester deadline
- January 15, 2025 – Teacher Academy application for Fall 2025 semester opens
- July 1, 2025 – Fall 2025 semester deadline
*You must be enrolled in Spring 2025 semester to be eligible for Summer 2025 sessions.
Scholarship Deadline to Apply
Fall Deadline
July 1
Spring Deadline
January 10
Requirements
See below for basic eligibility information. For more detailed information on eligibility requirements, please contact David John at (501) 371-2062.
Award Amount
Up to $6,000 per semester for tuition and program fees
Who May Apply:
Students with some or no college credit can qualify. However, they must maintain satisfactory academic progress each semester, towards becoming a licensed teacher in Arkansas.
Detailed Description
General Information:
Important Note: The following information is intended as a general overview of the program for those who are applying, or who are considering applying, for the scholarship and is not intended to be a comprehensive compilation of program requirements. For complete information, please contact David John at (501) 371-2062.
Students are not required to reapply each semester or year to continue to receive the scholarship. The scholarship is renewed on a yearly basis after each Spring semester as long as the student continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
If you are awarded over your Federal Cost of Attendance Budget at your institution for the semester or academic year, your scholarship may be reduced. Scholarships are reduced in the order listed in the Stacking Law linked below.
Arkansas Scholarship Stacking Law
Basic Eligibility Criteria
An applicant must:
- Be an Arkansas resident (at least 12 months prior to enrollment and a US citizen/lawful permanent resident)
- Be enrolled with a participating Teacher Academy institution.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
- Commit to teaching in an Arkansas public school.
**Failure to complete required teaching requirement will result in awarded money converting into a loan, that must be repaid by the recipient.