The programs listed below are awarded and administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). Further information may be obtained by contacting the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. 

Arkansas Division of Higher Education
101 E. Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
phone: (501) 371-2000
sams.adhe.edu

The application for all programs is available on-line.

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Program

The Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing a higher education. Funded in large part by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, the 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. There are no income restrictions, but students still must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by July 1. The scholarship award amount will be determined annually in early Spring. The application deadline is July 1.

Arkansas Future Grant (ArFuture)

The Arkansas Future Grant (ArFuture) will cover up to tuition and general mandatory fees as a last-dollar award, pro-rated for a 4-year campus, for qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at Arkansas' public institutions. The grant applies to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or regional high-demand areas of study. Students must have either graduated from an Arkansas public school, private school, home school or received a high school equivalency diploma; or verify that the student has resided within the state for the three (3) years immediately preceding application as well as meet one of the high school graduation or diploma requirements. Additional requirements and a list of qualifying degree programs can be found online at https://sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship. Applicants must complete the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Application deadline is July 1 for the Fall semester and January 10 for the Spring semester.

arkansas Heroes scholarship

The Arkansas Heroes Scholarship provides assistance for in-state tuition, housing, and mandatory fees after three months of Dependents Education Assistance (DEA)/Chapter 35 benefits have been deducted. This program is an eight-semester scholarship for undergraduate students seeking a bachelor's degree, who qualify as a spouse or dependent child of an Arkansas resident who has been declared killed in action or to be 100% totally and permanently disabled during, or as a result of, service/line of duty. Additional requirements and eligibility criteria can be found online at https://sams.adhe.edu/Scholarship. Application deadline is July 1.

Arkansas National Guard Tuition Assistance (formerly G-TIP)

The Arkansas National Guard Tuition Assistance program provides tuition and general mandatory fees as a last-dollar waiver to Arkansas residents who are active members of the Arkansas Army/Air National Guard that have not already obtained a Bachelor's degree. Applications and additional information may be obtained from the unit commander. 

Arkansas Teacher academy scholarship 

The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship is a last-dollar 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.  Application deadline is July 1 for the Fall semester and January 10 for the Spring semester.

Governor’s Distinguished Scholars

The Governor’s Distinguished Scholars Program will pay up to $10,000 per year to students who achieve 32 or above on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and have a 3.50 academic 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. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student meets the continuing eligibility standards. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Application deadline is March 1 of the high school graduation year.

governor's non-distinguished scholars

The Governor’s Scholars (Non-Distinguished) program will pay up to $5,000 per year. The scholarship is 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. It will also be offered to the highest scoring high school senior by ACT or SAT, GPA, and Class Rank who has applied for the Academic Challenge Scholarship in an Arkansas county where there was not a Governor’s Distinguished Scholar that was able to be selected. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student meets the continuing eligibility standards. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required. Application deadline is July 1 of high school graduation year.

Arkansas Community Foundation Scholarships

Arkansas Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that fosters smart giving to improve communities. The Community Foundation offers tools to help Arkansans protect, grow and direct their charitable dollars as they learn more about community needs. By making grants and sharing knowledge, the Community Foundation supports charitable programs that work for Arkansas. https://www.arcf.org/apply/scholarships/ 

Arkansas Education Association Scholarships

Emma Scott - Scholarship for Future Teachers

The Emma Scott Memorial Scholarships were established in 1961 by the Arkansas Education Association to honor Emma Scott. Miss Scott was a former English teacher in Little Rock and AEA staff member who is credited with establishing Future Teachers of America programs in Arkansas. http://www.aeaonline.org/awards/

TE Patterson - Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is awarded yearly to five African-American college students in Arkansas. Each year this scholarship also honors the memory of a distinguished African-American educator. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 1st. All applications must be completed with documents by the deadline. Otherwise the committee will not consider it. http://www.aeaonline.org/awards/

Arkansas Health Information Management Association Scholarship

An annual scholarship fund has been established by the Arkansas Health Information Management Association. The scholarship is awarded each spring to a deserving health information management major in his/her junior or senior year. The recipient is determined by the Executive Board of the Arkansas Health Information Management Association. Interested students can apply online at https://www.arhima.org/members/scholarships.  You may contact the Health Information Management Program office in Rothwell Suite 453 with any questions. Application deadline is January 31st.

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

Single parents who reside in Arkansas may find eligibility information and the application online at http://www.aspsf.org/. 

J.D. Knight Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mrs. J.D. Knight in memory of her late husband, Mr. J.D. Knight, a former member of the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees. The recipient must be majoring in accounting, business, or economics and must have an interest in banking as a possible career. An application may be obtained from the Accounting Department in the College of Business.

Cora McHenry Scholarship for Teaching Excellence

Three partial tuition scholarships available to African-American students committed to teaching in the public school of Arkansas at either the early childhood/middle or secondary level.  To be eligible, a student must be eligible for the teacher education program, be a member of SNEA or CMLA, be enrolled in a 15-credit hour course load, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better.  To apply a student should submit a letter of application, two letters of recommendation from school officials, a brief essay on why the applicant is interested in teaching, and including a record of activities in school, church, and the community to Dr. V. Carole Smith, College of Education, Arkansas Tech University.  Application deadline is February 15.

R. Lewis Urton Senior Rehabilitation Scholarship

An annual grant provided by the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association to a senior major in rehabilitation science. Applications for the scholarship are received during the spring semester. Students interested in applying should contact the Director of the Rehabilitation Science program. Each applicant will be interviewed by a committee made up of members of the Arkansas Rehabilitation Association.

Arkansas National Guard

Act 82 of 2005 provides a tuition and waiver assistance program for soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard. Members of the Arkansas National Guard should contact the Veteran Services Office for information.

Over 60 Tuition Waiver

Arkansas residents who are sixty or older on the first day of class may have tuition and fees waived upon completion of certification of eligibility. Students must notify the Financial Aid Office each semester of the number of enrolled hours which need to be waived. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office or online at www.atu.edu/finaid/forms.php.

Mr. Tommy Memorial Student Loan Fund

Arkansas Tech has a special loan fund known as the “Mr. Tommy Memorial Student Loan Fund.” This fund was established by Arkansas Tech alumni as a memorial to the late E.S. Tomlinson, for many years head of the biology department. Supplementing lesser contributions by hundreds of former students is the Margaret McFadden Lykes, Jr., contribution. Loans from this fund are limited in amount and intended primarily for emergency aid to students. One semester of successful residence is required of all students applying for these loans. Information relative to this fund may be obtained from the Student Services Office.

Senior Service Fellowships

Fellowships within the various colleges of the university are open to a limited number of outstanding advanced students. These service fellowships are awarded at the discretion of college committees when the caliber of the applicant justifies such assistance. Candidates for the fellowship must have earned 90 semester hours of credit, have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on all work, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours for the semester(s) for which the fellowship is granted. Any deviation or exception to this policy must be approved by the Office of Academic Affairs. Students who would like to be considered for a Senior Service Fellowship must make written application by April 1 to the Office of Academic Affairs.

Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance

Persons who have substantial barrier to employment as a result of a permanent disability may receive, at no cost to themselves, vocational counseling and some financial assistance toward the cost of their college training when the vocational objective of the disabled person is approved by the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. These services are available through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, 1 Commerce Way, Little Rock, AR 72202, or the resident’s local Arkansas Rehabilitation Services field office. Application for assistance or request for information about the program may be made to that address or to a local rehabilitation counselor.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Requests for information about eligibility for Conway, Johnson, Perry, Pope, and Yell counties may be made through the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) Russellville Office, 104 S Rochester, Russellville, AR 72801, or by telephone at 479-968-2784.