Search Saved

Scholarship

Arkansas Heroes Scholarship

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.

257 days left

Arkansas Heroes Scholarship

In-state tuition, housing and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · Military/first-responder dependents and spouses

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.

Annual deadline July 1. Apply in ADHE's SAMS portal.
ARNo essay
Apply on official site .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 17, 2026
Award
In-state tuition, housing and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions
Deadline
Jul 1, 2027 (257 days left)
Sponsor
Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)
Who can apply
Military/first-responder dependents and spouses
Essay
Not required
Where
Arkansas
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026

How to apply

  1. Read the eligibility rules and deadline on the official Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) page. Details can change; the official page always wins.
  2. Gather what it asks for (transcripts, references, an essay or video if required). Our essay toolkit helps you plan.
  3. Apply before the deadline. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee (scam warning signs).

All scholarships closing soon