Arkansas Scholarships

Content Curator | Updated on - Sep 4, 2024

Arkansas Scholarships are available for both domestic and international students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at one of the universities in Arkansas. Most of the Arkansas Scholarships are offered to incoming international students planning to study undergraduate degrees. The scholarships are merit-based and mostly require a good academic GPA along with English proficiency and ACT/SAT scores. International students may receive undergraduate scholarships in Arkansas ranging from 2,000 USD to 11,000 USD (1.6 lakhs to 9.15 lakhs INR) per year.

Students seeking graduate studies such as master’s or PhD degree at Arkansas are eligible for both merit scholarships and assistantships. However, not all universities in Arkansas offer scholarships for graduate students except John Brown University and University of Central Arkansas. To be eligible for Arkansas scholarships at graduate level, a GPA between 2.7 to 3.0 (80-85%) is recommended. The graduate scholarships in Arkansas range between 1,000 to 1,500 USD (83,264 to 1.25 lakhs INR) per year or up to 100% tuition waiver.

Arkansas Scholarships Benefits for International Students:

Merit-based scholarships
Need-based scholarships
50-100% Tuition waiver
Stipend
Housing cost

Highlights

Scholarship Type	College-Specific, Merit-Based, Need-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver
Offered by	N/A
Organization	N/A
Application Deadline	N/A
Number of Scholarships	N/A
Amount	Variable Amount
Renewability	One Time Payment
International Student Eligible	Yes
Scholarship Website Link	N/A

Eligibility Criteria

Arkansas Scholarships: Requirements for Undergraduate Programs

International students seeking undergraduate scholarships must maintain a good academic standings and have met the minimum English language proficiency requirements specific to the university. Some scholarships also require SAT/ACT scores along with essays and LORs as part of eligibility requirements. It is also advisable to check the scholarships or application deadline before applying for admissions (if any). Below mention is the eligibility criteria based on the various scholarships in Arkansas:

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

High school transcripts
GPA or aggregate: 2.5-3.5 (75-90%)
Essays
Letters of recommendation
Test scores:
- SAT - 1020-1320
- ACT - 19-30
English language proficiency:
- TOEFL IBT - 80-90
- IELTS - 6.0-6.5

Arkansas Undergraduate Scholarships College-Specific Requirements:

University/College	Scholarships	Eligibility Requirements	Deadline	Award
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville	New Freshmen Scholarships	Demonstrate Strong academic record \| Community service \| Leadership Potential \|	Priority Deadline [Nov 15, 2024] \| Final Deadline [Feb 1, 2025] \| Transfer Scholarships Spring Deadline [Oct 15, 2024]	2,000 to 8000 USD for first year 2,500 to 3,000 USD for transfer students
University of Arkansas, Little Rock	Chancellor’s Leadership Corps Scholarship Program	3.0 GPA \| High academic \| Leadership potential \| Community involvement \| ACT score of 19 \| Student living on campus	N.A	3,000 USD tuition fee + 3,000 USD housing
	New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award	3.0 GPA \| ACT score of 20	N.A	100% tuition fee covered
	Privately funded Scholarships	Awarded based on competition	N.A	1,000 to 5,000 USD per year
John Brown University	JBU academic scholarships	3.0 to 3.9+ GPA \| ACT: 20-29+ \| SAT: 1020-1320	Fall [November 1, 2024] \| Spring [January 25, 2025]	6,000 to 13,000 USD
University of Central Arkansas	International Student Merit Scholarship	SAT/ACT score \| Essay \| LOR	January 31, 2025	4,000 to 32,000 USD
	Global Citizen Scholarship	3.5 GPA \| Completion of 12 UCA ug or graduate credits till spring semester \| Essay (500 words) \| 2 LOR \| Demonstrated leadership potential	Closed	Variable
	Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship	2.5 GPA (75%) for freshmen and 2.0 GPA (70%) for transfer \|	N.A	Tuition fee waiver
Arkansas State University	Virgene Horn Memorial International Scholarship	Junior or senior level ug students	N.A	Variable
	Privately Funded Scholarships	LOR \| Resume \| Essay	Application Opens October 2024	Variable
	Academic Scholarship	3.25 GPA (87%) \| UG freshmen or transfer student \| Have met ELP requirements	N.A	3,000 USD
Southern Arkansas University	Initial Scholarships	3.0 GPA (85%) \| ACT: 2-30 \| SAT: 1160-1370 \| Student with F-1 visa status \| incoming freshment \|	March 15, 2024	1,515 to 5,000 USD per semester or 3030 to 10,000 per year
Arkansas Tech University	University Freshmen Scholarships	2.75 to 3.25 GPA (81-87%)	September 30, 2024	2,550 to 4,500 USD
Arkansas Tech University	Rexxan Oller International Students Scholarships	3.0 GPA (85%) \| Current international student \| Demonstrated financial need \|	N.A	Variable
Harding University	Academic Achievement Scholarship	3.0 GPA (85%)	N.A	6,000 to 11,000 USD
	Test-optional Admission and Scholarships	3.0 to 4.0+ GPA (85%) \| SAT/ACT scores	N.A	6,000 to 9,000 USD
	Trustee Scholar Award	3.5 GPA (90%) \| SAT: 1390 \| ACT: 31 or above	N.A	Tuition fee covered + perks and honors

Arkansas Scholarships: Requirements for Graduate Programs

The requirements for graduate scholarships and assistantships are generally similar in each Arkansas university. To make themselves eligible for either of these fundings opportunities, applicants must have good academic standings and have demonstrated financial need through submission of FAFSA. The overall eligibility requirements are mentioned below along with specific requirements for each graduate scholarships and assistantships:

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

Undergraduate or master’s transcripts
Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate program
GPA or aggregate: 2.7-3.0 GPA (80-85%)
Essays
Letters of recommendation
Resume
Work experience
FAFSA

Arkansas Graduate Scholarships and Assistantships College-Specific Requirements:

University/College	Scholarships	Eligibility Requirements	Award
University of Arkansas, Little Rock	Graduate Assistantships	3.0 GPA (85%)	Partial tuition fee covered + 3,225 USD Stipend (10 hours/ week for 2 semester) or 6,450 USD (20 hours/ week for 2 semester)
John Brown University	Graduate Business Scholarship	2.75 GPA (81%) in UG \| 2 Short essays \| Enrolled in graduate business degree	750 USD per semester or 1,500 USD per year
John Brown University	Graduate Scholarship	Incoming student \| Demonstrate financial need \| Enrolled in graduate program \| FAFSA	500 USD per semester or 1,000 USD per year
Southern Arkansas University	Graduate Assistantship	Completed application for graduate assistantship \| Previous training or work experience \| Enrolled as full-time student with min 6 and max 9 hours in Fall min 3 and max 6 hours in summer \| A GPA of 3.0 (85%)	Tuition fee cover for out of state students + 4,000 USD Stipend per semester
Arkansas Tech University	Graduate Assistantship	Student with good academic standing \| working on campus \| Have participated in GA orientation \| Successful completion of background check	Variable
University of Central Arkansas	Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship	2.7 or 3.0 (80-85%) GPA in UG	Tuition fee waiver

Various external funding opportunities are also available for international students studying or planning to study in USA. Click here to know more about scholarships in USA for Indian students

Application Process

The application process differs for undergraduate and graduate scholarships in Arkansas universities. However, for merit scholarships it is mandatory to apply for admissions before the given deadline and hold an admission offer before claiming the scholarship. For graduate assistantships a separate application may be required with specified GPA requirements. Mentioned below are the documents which one must carry while applying for the scholarships in Arkansas:

Academic transcripts
Test scores
Letter of enrollment
Essays
Letters of recommendation
Resume
Work experience proof
FAFSA
F-1 visa

Selection Process

As there are a wide range of funding options available, numerous factors are taken into consideration during the selection process for Arkansas scholarship. The most common factors are mentioned below: