Arkansas Future Grant
$20,000
The Arkansas Future (ArFuture) grant program is the latest initiative by the state to enhance the skills and education of its workforce in a cost-effective way. This grant is designed for students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or other areas of study that are in high demand regionally. The grant covers tuition and fees for eligible students enrolled in qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at public institutions in Arkansas. The grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.Primary Eligibility RequirementsTo qualify, an applicant must:Be a graduate of a public, private, or home school in Arkansas,...
The Arkansas Future (ArFuture) grant program is the latest initiative by the state to enhance the skills and education of its workforce in a cost-effective way. This grant is designed for students pursuing studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or other areas of study that are in high demand regionally. The grant covers tuition and fees for eligible students enrolled in qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at public institutions in Arkansas. The grant is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.Primary Eligibility RequirementsTo qualify, an applicant must:Be a graduate of a public, private, or home school in Arkansas,...
Freshman Merit Scholarships
$19,000
Introductory overview Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of four years or until a student completes an undergraduate degree, whichever happens first. Recipients must be registered for at least 12 credit hours each semester. Renewal depends on earning 24 credit hours over the academic year and meeting the required grade-point average. If renewal criteria are not satisfied by the end of the spring term, students may use summer coursework to qualify. Renewal GPA requirements and housing stipend - Platinum, Gold, and Silver scholarships: minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. - Bronze and Lion Pride scholarships: minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for...
Introductory overview Scholarships are awarded for a maximum of four years or until a student completes an undergraduate degree, whichever happens first. Recipients must be registered for at least 12 credit hours each semester. Renewal depends on earning 24 credit hours over the academic year and meeting the required grade-point average. If renewal criteria are not satisfied by the end of the spring term, students may use summer coursework to qualify. Renewal GPA requirements and housing stipend - Platinum, Gold, and Silver scholarships: minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for renewal. - Bronze and Lion Pride scholarships: minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for...
Arkansas Military Book Scholarships
$1,000
The University of Arkansas provides scholarship support for students who are current or former members of the U.S. military and for their dependents.
Military Book Scholarship
- Open to students in any major. Awards are limited to students currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas. The program typically grants about 10 one-year scholarships, each worth up to $1,000.
Submission window
- January 1 through February 15 each year (deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST).
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current or former member of the United States armed forces, OR...
The University of Arkansas provides scholarship support for students who are current or former members of the U.S. military and for their dependents.
Military Book Scholarship
- Open to students in any major. Awards are limited to students currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas. The program typically grants about 10 one-year scholarships, each worth up to $1,000.
Submission window
- January 1 through February 15 each year (deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST).
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a current or former member of the United States armed forces, OR...
Romeo E. Short Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Established in 1955, the Romeo E. Short Scholarship Foundation provides funding for agricultural scholarships administered through the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Students who wish to be considered must submit the online Bumpers College Scholarship application by February 15 of each academic year.
These scholarships support students pursuing careers that promote resilient food and agricultural systems, sustainable environments, healthy families, and thriving communities. The awards are made possible by generous contributions from businesses and private donors. Bumpers College distributes more than $1 million in scholarships each year.
Selection factors typically include...
Established in 1955, the Romeo E. Short Scholarship Foundation provides funding for agricultural scholarships administered through the Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas. Students who wish to be considered must submit the online Bumpers College Scholarship application by February 15 of each academic year.
These scholarships support students pursuing careers that promote resilient food and agricultural systems, sustainable environments, healthy families, and thriving communities. The awards are made possible by generous contributions from businesses and private donors. Bumpers College distributes more than $1 million in scholarships each year.
Selection factors typically include...
Art Porter Memorial Scholarship Program
$3,000
Introduction
In honor of Art Porter, Sr. and Art Porter, Jr., the Board of Directors of Art Porter Music Education, Inc. (APME) created a memorial scholarship to support the organization’s mission. These awards aim to foster excellence in music education by encouraging and financially supporting talented Arkansas high school graduates who plan to pursue music degrees.
Scholarship overview
APME will grant a Memorial Scholarship totaling $3,000 to a graduating Arkansas high school senior. Funds are distributed across four years: $1,500 in the first year and $500 in each of the following three years. To continue receiving subsequent installments, recipients must...
Introduction
In honor of Art Porter, Sr. and Art Porter, Jr., the Board of Directors of Art Porter Music Education, Inc. (APME) created a memorial scholarship to support the organization’s mission. These awards aim to foster excellence in music education by encouraging and financially supporting talented Arkansas high school graduates who plan to pursue music degrees.
Scholarship overview
APME will grant a Memorial Scholarship totaling $3,000 to a graduating Arkansas high school senior. Funds are distributed across four years: $1,500 in the first year and $500 in each of the following three years. To continue receiving subsequent installments, recipients must...
First Bank Corp Business Scholarship
$32,000
Intro
The First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship is a selective award for students who combine strong academic achievement with proven leadership inside and outside school and who intend to take on leadership roles on campus. Applicants must be planning to pursue a business degree through the College of Business and Industry at UAFS. To be considered, candidates must submit a completed Application for Admission to UAFS and the scholarship application.
Eligibility
- Minimum ACT score: 27
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.5
- Declared intent to earn a business degree in the UAFS College of Business and Industry
Award benefits...
Intro
The First Bank Corp. Business Scholarship is a selective award for students who combine strong academic achievement with proven leadership inside and outside school and who intend to take on leadership roles on campus. Applicants must be planning to pursue a business degree through the College of Business and Industry at UAFS. To be considered, candidates must submit a completed Application for Admission to UAFS and the scholarship application.
Eligibility
- Minimum ACT score: 27
- Minimum high school GPA: 3.5
- Declared intent to earn a business degree in the UAFS College of Business and Industry
Award benefits...
Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship
$40,000
Overview
The Governor’s Scholars (Non‑Distinguished) Scholarship is awarded to the top‑scoring high school senior in any Arkansas county that did not name a Governor’s Distinguished Scholar that year. It is also available to graduating seniors who earn a Diploma of Distinction or who complete an Associate’s degree while still in high school. The scholarship covers tuition, required fees, and room and board up to $5,000 per academic year (maximum $20,000 over four years). FAFSA completion is required for most applicants.
Application Deadline
Annual deadline: July 1
Who May Apply
- High school seniors in their graduating year.
- Non‑U.S. citizens...
Overview
The Governor’s Scholars (Non‑Distinguished) Scholarship is awarded to the top‑scoring high school senior in any Arkansas county that did not name a Governor’s Distinguished Scholar that year. It is also available to graduating seniors who earn a Diploma of Distinction or who complete an Associate’s degree while still in high school. The scholarship covers tuition, required fees, and room and board up to $5,000 per academic year (maximum $20,000 over four years). FAFSA completion is required for most applicants.
Application Deadline
Annual deadline: July 1
Who May Apply
- High school seniors in their graduating year.
- Non‑U.S. citizens...
Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars
$5,000
Are you heading to college and care about the future of rural communities and agriculture? Farm Credit Mid-America seeks students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community engagement and a strong commitment to promoting agriculture. Each year the organization awards scholarships to support the next generation of farmers, rural leaders and agricultural professionals.
Program overview
- Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars: This award provides selected rising college students with $5,000 in support distributed over two years. In addition to financial assistance, Scholars take part in career development and leadership opportunities that introduce them to Farm Credit Mid-America and help them grow professional...
Are you heading to college and care about the future of rural communities and agriculture? Farm Credit Mid-America seeks students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community engagement and a strong commitment to promoting agriculture. Each year the organization awards scholarships to support the next generation of farmers, rural leaders and agricultural professionals.
Program overview
- Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars: This award provides selected rising college students with $5,000 in support distributed over two years. In addition to financial assistance, Scholars take part in career development and leadership opportunities that introduce them to Farm Credit Mid-America and help them grow professional...
Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction and history
The Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship was created in 1960 by the Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau to commemorate Dr. Earl A. Collins, a distinguished educator and Kiwanis leader who died that same year. Dr. Collins was a charter member of the Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club, served as Missouri-Arkansas (Mo-Ark) District Governor in 1952, and held district secretary duties as well as the editorship of the KIWANIGRAM. His academic career spanned 15 years at Central Missouri State College and 20 years at Southeast Missouri State University. In 1984 the scholarship fund was incorporated as a foundation to extend...
Introduction and history
The Earl Collins Foundation Scholarship was created in 1960 by the Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau to commemorate Dr. Earl A. Collins, a distinguished educator and Kiwanis leader who died that same year. Dr. Collins was a charter member of the Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club, served as Missouri-Arkansas (Mo-Ark) District Governor in 1952, and held district secretary duties as well as the editorship of the KIWANIGRAM. His academic career spanned 15 years at Central Missouri State College and 20 years at Southeast Missouri State University. In 1984 the scholarship fund was incorporated as a foundation to extend...
Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship
$2,500
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Premier Select Sires annually awards up to $20,000 through the Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program to students living in the Premier membership area. Two outstanding recipients are each granted $2,500—one through the Johnny Daniel Memorial Scholarship and one through the Wayne Dudley Scholarship—while additional applicants receive scholarships in varying amounts.
Eligibility and rules
- Applicants may be high school seniors or college students (up to senior year) who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, an undergraduate program with an agriculture-related major.
- Either the applicant or the applicant’s parent/guardian must live in the Premier membership area and...
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
$5,000
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others.
2026 Application timeline
- Application opens: December 1, 2025...
About the Jimmy Rane Foundation
The Jimmy Rane Foundation was created to help promising students pursue higher education. To date, the Foundation has granted 756 scholarships to deserving young people. Recipients have used these awards at colleges and universities across the country, including Auburn, University of Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Indiana University, Troy, Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia and many others. The Foundation believes these scholars will accomplish significant things with their education and, in time, pay that help forward to others.
2026 Application timeline
- Application opens: December 1, 2025...
Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarship
$1,500
Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
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Simon Youth Foundation is committed to helping students reach their educational goals by reducing financial barriers. Each year SYF aims to distribute roughly $1 million in scholarships to support post-secondary education costs. Specific awards and their dollar amounts will vary depending on available funding.
Eligibility categories:
- Shari Simon Greenberg Community Scholarships (Simon Youth Foundation): Open to high school seniors who reside near a Simon mall or in adjacent communities.
- Simon Youth Academy Scholarships: Restricted to graduates of Simon Youth Academies.
- Greg Saunders Legacy Program Scholarships: Available only to dependents of Simon Property Group employees.
Application timeline:
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