Arkansas Universal Scholarship Application

The Arkansas Universal Scholarship Application is now available online. Arkansas residents should complete this one scholarship application to apply for all Arkansas state scholarships.

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship

Scholarships currently valued at $4500 annually (effective Fall 2011 new awards) to traditional and non-traditional students.  High school students must have two of three: 2.5 gpa, 19 ACT and or Smart Core Curriculum. The deadline to complete the Arkansas Universal Scholarship Application to be eligible for the Academic Challenge Scholarship is June 1st. There is not an income limit to receive the Academic Challenge, but students must also submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.ed.gov to receive Academic Challenge.

Continuing Eligibility Requirements for Arkansas Challenge

Go Opportunities Grant

Go Opportunities Grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education – $1,000 a year may be available to students who are graduating from an Arkansas High School.   To be eligible a student must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with a household income that does not exceed $25,000 per year, with an additional $5,000 per year allowed for each additional child. (Example: The maximum annual income of a family with three children would be $35,000.)  For more information you may call 1-800-54-STUDY or visit the website at http://heog.adhe.edu/.  The application deadline date is June 1 for applicants enrolling in the fall term and November 1 for applicants enrolling in the spring term. Program funding is limited.

Governor’s Scholars Program

Governor’s Scholars Program – up to $4000 annually for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, test score and leadership. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship for those scoring 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and a 3.50 academic grade point average, or are named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholar pays tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $10,000 per year.  These are competitive awards and subject to funding/award limits.

Applications and deadlines vary for scholarship and loan programs funded through the Arkansas Department of Higher Education.  For a detailed listing of programs and application information, check www.adhe.edu or call 1-800-54-STUDY.