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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$12,000 yearly
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Office of Academic Scholarships uses a holistic process to award freshman scholarships.
In addition to test scores, high school grade point average, and the written scholarship application, other information, including but not limited to first-generation college student status, financial need, legacy status, and underrepresented community status may also be considered.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
Annual award of $12,000 per year to National Merit, corporate, and University of Arkansas sponsored National Merit scholars.
Eligibility
- Awarded to Merit finalists who name the University of Arkansas as 1st choice to the National Merit Corporation.
- Students awarded the Chancellor's Merit Scholarship also receive a New Arkansan Non-Resident Tuition Award Scholarship.
- Renewable for 4 years (5 years for Architecture students) with 30 hours per year and 2.75 GPA.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Feb 2025
In order to apply for academic scholarships at the University of Arkansas, you must first apply for admission (students do not have to be admitted before beginning the scholarship process).
Students should submit their admissions application by November 1 to be considered for the November 15 priority scholarship deadline and by January 15 for the February 1 final scholarship deadline.