2 scholarships are due in July 2027 (2 in days 1–7). The earliest deadline is Jul 1, 2027 (Arkansas Governor's Scholars (Achievement) Scholarship) and the latest is Jul 1, 2027. The largest award listed is Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 over 4 years) from Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). 1 of 2 need no essay. Some are limited to residents of AR. Sponsors include Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE).
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Arkansas high school seniors graduating with a Diploma of Distinction or an associate degree earned in high school, plus the top-scoring Academic Challenge applicant in counties without a Governor's Distinguished Scholar.
Dependents and spouses of Arkansans killed or missing in action, POWs, Medal of Honor or Purple Heart recipients, or permanently and totally disabled through military service; also families of law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public servants killed or disabled in the line of duty.
2 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.
Arkansas Governor's Scholars (Achievement) Scholarship closes on Jul 1, 2027. The last one listed here closes on Jul 1, 2027.
Arkansas Heroes Scholarship.
Arkansas Governor's Scholars (Achievement) Scholarship (Tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 over 4 years)); Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (In-state tuition, housing and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions).