Arkansas Governors Distinguished Scholarship


Name: Arkansas Governors Distinguished Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per academic year

Information And Eligibility:
The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is Arkansas’s most prestigious scholarship for high-achieving students. It provides up to $10,000 per year for tuition, mandatory fees, room, and board, and is available to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be an Arkansas resident.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
  • Be a graduating high school senior.
  • Meet one of the following academic criteria:
    • Achieve an ACT composite or superscore of 32 or higher.
    • Score at least 1410 on the SAT (math and evidence-based reading & writing).
    • Be recognized as a National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist.
  • Maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative unweighted high school GPA.

Application Requirements:

  • Complete the scholarship application through the ADHE portal.
  • Provide official ACT or SAT scores meeting the academic criteria.
  • Submit high school transcripts reflecting GPA and graduation eligibility.
  • Include proof of National Merit or National Achievement Finalist status, if applicable.

Additional Benefits:

  • Provides substantial financial assistance covering tuition, fees, room, and board.
  • Recognizes and rewards exceptional academic and leadership potential.
  • Encourages top-performing Arkansas students to pursue higher education within the state.

Deadline: February 1 annually

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