Top 19 Arkansas Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The Jake McClain Driver KC5WXA Scholarship is calling all tech-savvy students with a Technical Class (one of three US Amateur Radio licenses) or higher license! If you've got a QSL card received within the past 12 months and reside in Tennessee or elsewhere in the ARRL Delta Division (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee), this scholarship is for you. The ARRL Foundation, who funds the scholarship, is looking for students studying Electronics, Computers, or Journalism to apply and take their skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and career!

The Walter Gallinghouse, K5DSL, Scholarship is up for grabs! If you're an Amateur Radio Operator with a Technician Class or higher license and studying business, Science, Math, Engineering or a Technology-related field, you're eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Louisiana. If no qualified applicant from the state is identified, the scholarship may be awarded to an applicant from elsewhere in the Delta Division (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee). Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education!

Are you an undocumented immigrant student who came to U.S before the age of 16? If so, you may be eligible for the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship! The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship is open to undocumented high school seniors/graduates residing in states where they effectively have no access to college due to high out-of-state tuition costs or as their state's public universities will not admit them. The scholarship is offered by TheDream.Us, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers, or immigrant youth who came to the U.S. at a very young age without documentation. TheDream.Us believes that all DREAMers need is an opportunity, and providing them with financial support to complete college will give them that opportunity. Thus, each year, the Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship awards up to $80,000 to students to help cover the costs of one's bachelor’s degree program at one of their Opportunity Partner Colleges. If you’re an undocumented immigrant student residing in a locked-out state who is passionate about pursuing a postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a graduate student interested in working directly with children to address their special needs? If so, consider applying for the NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program! The program is open to students pursuing graduate-level studies for one year in fields that address the special needs of children and youth. Some such needs may include counseling, mental health, special education, speech pathology, exceptional children, remedial skills development, and gifted and talented. To help address these needs, the scholarship program was created by the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries (NAJA). Since 1962, the Junior Auxiliary Project has served to help children and make a difference in their lives by providing support, resources, and education for its programs. Each year, multiple scholarships of varying amounts are awarded to help pay for the education of students planning to work with children. If you are interested in working with children and attending to their special needs, we encourage you to apply!

The Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Elaine Chapin by providing financial support to students impacted by multiple sclerosis, whether directly or as a family member. Applications are accepted from November 1st to April 30th, with scholarships up to $1,000 awarded to deserving students. To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens who are currently or will soon be enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational, or technical school within 300 miles of Elaine Chapin Memorial Scholarship Fund's St. Louis (Missouri) offices. Recipients will be chosen based on financial need, academic standing, and the impact of multiple sclerosis on their lives. If you're an eligible incoming or current post-secondary student whose life has been impacted by multiple sclerosis, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a student attending a post-secondary educational institution within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE Region VIII (Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Mexico). Bear in mind that specific parts of Louisiana and Texas are not within the geographic boundaries of Region VIII. To apply, students must submit their official transcripts, as well as three (3) signed letters of recommendation. If you're eligible, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Florence Wood Scholarship is a prestigious award for students pursuing occupational therapy education in Arkansas. This scholarship is exclusively available to Arkansas residents enrolled in an accredited occupational therapy program. To be considered, applicants must provide two references and have their Program Directors submit online forms before the deadline. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and career in occupational therapy!

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is open to Arkansas residents who have been accepted for admission at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate, or a nursing school diploma. Applicants must have not previously earned a baccalaureate degree. Interested students should bear in mind that further eligibility requirements are based on two student categories: Traditional (Incoming Freshman) and Nontraditional Students. We recommend visiting the Arkansas' Department of Higher Education's website for additional eligibility criteria under the two categories. The application deadline is July 1 of a student's senior year in high school. Students can earn between $1,000 and $5,000, depending on their year in school. If you're an Arkansas resident looking for help funding your post-secondary education, we encourage you to apply!

The Arkansas Rural Health Scholarship, created by Dr. Rhys Branman, aims to empower and encourage medical students in Arkansas who are interested in practicing medicine in rural areas of Arkansas. The $2,500 scholarship can be used for tuition fees, textbooks, supplies, and required technology, and will be disbursed directly to the student in the form of a cash prize. This scholarship program is intended to attract and support those who will thrive and remain in a rural community in the state of Arkansas, building the health workforce in such underserved areas. If you're a medical student in Arkansas planning to practice medicine in a rural area of the state, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is offered to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate ornamental horticulture program or related discipline at a four-year institution, must be currently enrolled in good standing and must carry a full-time compliment of courses at time of application and during the semester the scholarship is granted. Also, student must be in a junior or senior standing at time of application in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years and at least two horticulture courses) or a graduate student standing in a horticultural masters or doctoral program.

The Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund presents a scholarship opportunity to students who are citizens of the U.S. or Canada and are actively pursuing a career in information and records management. The scholarship amount is $2,000 for those enrolled in a four-year program or Graduate School, and $1,000 for those in a two-year program. The number of scholarships awarded per school year will be determined by the Fund Trustees. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and career!

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each year, the contest awards $5,000 to the top 30 high school applicants and $3,500 to the top 30 college applicants. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about a Black American individual that has inspired you and their contributions. The scholarship is offered by Regions Bank, a banking service dedicated to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience, and being a strong community partner. Bear in mind that you must reside or attend a college in a state with Regions full-service branches in order to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!

Are you a current or incoming full-time university student in the U.S.? Further, are you of a Latine background and live near a participating LULAC council? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF)! Each year, the fund awards between $250 and $2,000 to multiple applicants who submit a transcript, proof of enrollment, an essay, and complete an online application. The scholarship is funded by LNESC (LULAC National Education Service Center), “a financial aid and college admissions outreach program designed to assist low-income, high school student’s admission to college.” To find out whether you live in an eligible state, keep on reading. If you fit the criteria, we encourage you to apply!

The Southern Automotive Women’s Forum Scholarship is open to female postsecondary students who are pursuing a STEM degree and interested in a career in STEM. Applicants must be attending an institution in a southern state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas or West Virginia), and are eligible to earn between $1,000 and $5,000 to go toward their education. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more, and get a headstart on your career.

Introducing the Garner Trust Scholarship! This opportunity is available to the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of American Legionnaires who have been in good standing for two or more consecutive years. The stepchildren of living Legionnaires can also apply if their parent is currently married to the Legion member. If you're a resident of Arkansas and have received a high school diploma or the equivalent, or are a graduate of a two-year college in Arkansas, you're eligible. To apply, you need to show your support for the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion and take a Drug-Free Pledge. Also, don't forget to submit your ACT or SAT scores and class ranking. Apply and take the first step toward a brighter future!