DATE UPDATED: October 6, 2005

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IMPORTANT NOTE: This information is current as of the date this site was updated and is provided for informational purposes only. The eligibility requirements and rules governing the programs administered by the Arkansas Department of Higher Education are subject to legislative and regulatory amendments subsequent to the date this site was updated. Please e-mail the Financial Aid Division at finaid@adhe.arknet.edu if you should need further information.

Please Note:  Due to current economic conditions, awards for all ADHE programs may be limited by the availability of funds.  Applicants are encouraged to apply but are also encouraged to pursue all sources of financial aid. See our links to other financial aid sources. 

Program Rules and regulations are available in pdf format.  Click on this link to review, download or print the rules and regulations for any of these programs.

Academic Challenge Scholarship – up to $3500 annually for graduating high school seniors who complete the precollegiate core curriculum, have the required grade point average in those courses, achieve at least a 15 on the ACT, and demonstrate financial need.

Arkansas Student Assistance Grant Program – this grant was repealed by the Arkansas Legislature during the 2005 regular session.

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.

Law Enforcement Officers Dependents Scholarship Program - waiver of tuition, fees, and room at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansas law enforcement officers, some Highway and Transportation Department employees, and other public employees, who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.  Download an application

Minority Masters Fellows Program – up to $7500 for one year or three summers for African-American, Asian-American, Native American, and Hispanic students entering a masters program, or in the fifth year of a five year teacher certification program, who were Minority Teacher Scholarship recipients.

Minority Teachers Scholarship – up to $5000 annually for African-American, Asian-American, Native American, and Hispanic college juniors and seniors working toward teacher certification. Must teach 3 or 5 years in Arkansas to have the amount received forgiven.  

Military (formerly MIA/KIA) Dependents Scholarship Program – waiver of tuition, fees, room and board at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war or who are totally and permanently disabled. 

Second Effort Scholarship – up to $1000 annually to the individuals with the top 10 scores on the GED exam during the previous calendar year.

State Teacher Assistance Resource (STAR) Program - for people willing to teach Math, Science, Special Education or Foreign Languages, and/or if you are willing to teach in an area of Arkansas that has a critical shortage of teachers, you may be eligible for the STAR Program. Eligible students may receive up to $6,000 per year or a total of up to $18,000 in scholarship money for a five-year education degree program.

Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program - designed to allow undergraduate students to conduct in-depth research projects in their specific fields of study with the assistance of faculty mentors.

Teacher and Administrator Grant Program – reimburses certified teachers and administrators for coursework taken during the summer terms.

Worforce Improvement Grant - awards up to $2000 annually to students at least 24 years old. Awards are based on financial need. Students apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Awards are made by the institutions. Students may be enrolled part time.

DATE UPDATED: September 14, 2005