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ACCESS to Acceleration Scholarship | A2A
Who May Apply:
High school students who are classified as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior can qualify. Contact your high school counselor or local college advisor for student and course eligibility.
How to apply:
An applicant must consult their local district or higher education institution for application.
Award Amount:
$65 per semester credit hour (Up to $2,000 per year)
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship | ACST
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 they are 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.
Who May Apply:
Traditional: Students applying for the upcoming academic year who expect to attend an approved college or university in the academic year following their graduation from a public high school, a private or out-of-state high school, or homeschool must have one of the following to qualify.
- ACT composite score or superscore of 19+
- Accuplacer score of 246
- Classic Learning Test score of 58+
- High School GPA of 3.00
- Diploma of Merit
Traditional students must begin attendance in at least 12 credit hours in the first Fall semester following high school graduation and at least 15 credit hours each semester thereafter to receive their funds that semester. This means they must earn at least 27 credit hours in their first academic year and at least 30 credit hours each academic year thereafter, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Freshmen finishing their first academic year who did not apply for or qualify for the Academic Challenge Scholarship may be considered Traditional students if they were enrolled as a full-time, first-time student and earned 27 hours with a 2.5 GPA in their first academic year. If they do not have 27 hours at the end of Spring, they can still apply as a Non-Traditional student. Non-Traditional Students are defined as students currently in college who did not receive the Academic Challenge Scholarship, as well as adults who have completed some college, but do not have a degree.
Non-Traditional: Students with some or no college credit can qualify. If a student has some college credit, they may be considered eligible with a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5. A student with no college credit can qualify as a Non-Traditional student if they have an ACT composite score or superscore of at least 19 (or an equivalent of a 19 composite on an equivalent test).
Non-traditional students may begin attendance with fewer semester credit hours than the required number for Traditional students and still receive a prorated scholarship award for that semester. They must also maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and earn the appropriate number of hours, based on whether they attended full-time (15+ credit hours) or part-time (less than 15 credit hours) each semester.
Award Amount:
Varies depending on college and college level of individual
Annual Deadline
July 1
Arkansas Future Grant | ARFUTURE
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.
Who May Apply:
Every person who has graduated from an Arkansas high school, Arkansas home school or GED program, or anyone who has a high school diploma and has lived in Arkansas for the last three years and has not yet earned an Associate degree. Students must enroll in a STEM program, a state high demand, or regionally high demand area of study. Students must complete the FAFSA. Visit https://sams.adhe.edu/Career to view eligible programs!
Award Amount:
Tuition and general mandatory fees
Fall Deadline
July 1
Spring Deadline
January 10
Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship | TAC
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.
Important Dates:
- October 1 – Teacher Academy application for the Spring semester opens
- January 10 – Spring semester deadline
- January 15 – Teacher Academy application for the Fall semester opens
- July 1 – Fall semester deadline
*You must be enrolled in Spring semester to be eligible for Summer sessions.
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.
Award Amount:
Up to $6,000 per semester for tuition and program fees
Fall Deadline
July 1
Spring Deadline
January 10
Arkansas Workforce Challenge | AWC
Who May Apply:
Every person who has graduated from an Arkansas high school, Arkansas home school or GED program, or anyone who has a high school diploma or GED earned from another state and has lived in Arkansas for the last year. Students must enroll in a high demand area of study in the programs of Information Technology, Healthcare, and Industry. Programs are not restricted for credit bearing classes. Non-credit, workforce-training classes that fit into the three above categories may also qualify. A listing of programs is available on the state financial aid website: Arkansas Workforce Challenge Program List. Students are not eligible for both Academic Challenge and Workforce Challenge.
How to apply:
30 days prior to class start date
Award Amount:
Up to $800 per program
Who May Apply:
Students admitted into a qualifying program may complete the application.
Current Qualifying Programs
- “HOWL” at Arkansas State University Jonesboro
- “ACAP” at South Arkansas Community College
- “EMPOWER” at University of Arkansas
- “3D” at University of Arkansas at Pulaski Technical College
Award Amount:
Maximum of $2,500/eligible semester
Fall Deadline
July 1
Spring Deadline
January 10
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.
Who May Apply:
High school seniors who possess a 32 ACT composite or superscore or 1410 on the SAT while maintaining a 3.5 unweighted, cumulative GPA or the standing of National Merit and National Achievement Finalist. If you apply for other scholarships through our SAMS system BEFORE scoring high enough on the ACT or SAT and then score high enough later, you will need to submit another scholarship application through your SAMS account to notify us of your newer score, before the annual deadline posted above. It may be several weeks after you take your ACT before we may be notified of your new score from ACT.
Note: Non-U.S. Citizens with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or have a parent who has an EAD may apply for the Governor’s Scholars Program (FAFSA will not be required for these students). Please contact our office at 501-371-1064 if this is your situation.
Award Amount:
Up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years ($40,000 total)
Annual Deadline
March 1
The Governor’s Scholars (Non-Distinguished) Scholarship is offered to the highest scoring high school senior in an Arkansas county where a Governor’s Distinguished Scholar was not able to be chosen for that year. It will also be offered to high school seniors that will graduate with a Diploma of Distinction or that have earned an Associate’s degree while in high school. FAFSA is required. The scholarship pays tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board up to $5,000 per year.
Who May Apply:
High school seniors graduating in their academic year
Note: Non-U.S. Citizens with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or have a parent who has an EAD may apply for the Governor’s Scholars Program (FAFSA will not be required for these students). Please contact our office at 501-371-1064 if this is your situation.
Award Amount:
Up to $5,000 per academic year for 4 years ($20,000 total)
Annual Deadline
July 1