Top 41 Arkansas Scholarships in September 2024

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Are you a student in the state of Arkansas? If so, you can pay for your college or graduate school education with scholarships! In fact, there are specific Arkansas scholarships that are meant to support students attending school in the state. These scholarships include opportunities for high school, college, and graduate Arkies.

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The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:

• The scholarship requires a fee to apply
• The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
• The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
• Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
• The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
• The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
• The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
• There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
• The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
• There is no available contact information

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* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.

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$10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

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Offered by Scholarships360

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The Scholarships360 $10,000 “No Essay” Scholarship is open to all students who want some extra help paying for their education. Whether you are a high…Show More

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$2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by Sallie Mae

Offered by Sallie Mae

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…

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…

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.

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

Offered by Regions Bank

Offered by Regions Bank

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?…Show More

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?…Show More

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 quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December. Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Niche $25,000 “No Essay” Scholarship

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Offered by Niche

Offered by Niche

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!

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!

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!

Arkansas – The Florence Wood Scholarship

Offered by American Occupational Therapy Foundation

Offered by American Occupational Therapy Foundation

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…Show 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…Show 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!Show Less

BigFuture $40k Essay-Free Scholarship

This scholarship has been verified by the scholarship providing organization.

Offered by The College Board

Offered by The College Board

Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to US-Based high school students in the class of 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

R. Preston Woodruff Jr. Scholarship

Offered by Arkansas Student Loan Authority

Offered by Arkansas Student Loan Authority

Are you a resident of Arkansas who will be attending a postsecondary educational institution in Arkansas, or who already is attending such a university? If…Show More

Are you a resident of Arkansas who will be attending a postsecondary educational institution in Arkansas, or who already is attending such a university? If…Show More

Are you a resident of Arkansas who will be attending a postsecondary educational institution in Arkansas, or who already is attending such a university? If so, you may be eligible for the R. Preston Woodruff Jr. Scholarship! Each month, the scholarship awards $1,000 to multiple eligible students who complete a quick college quiz to be considered for the scholarship drawing. The deadline for each scholarship drawing falls on the last day of each month. The scholarship may be renewed for up to 3 additional years (not to exceed $4,000). To be considered for scholarship renewal, previous scholarship recipients must submit a typed 500-word essay by April 1. If you're a current or incoming Arkansas college student, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Arkansas Nurses Foundation Scholarships

Offered by Arkansas Nurses Foundation

Offered by Arkansas Nurses Foundation

Are you an Arkansas resident who holds an Arkansas Nursing license (LPN, RN, APRN) who will be pursuing a Bachelor or advanced nursing degree in…Show More

Are you an Arkansas resident who holds an Arkansas Nursing license (LPN, RN, APRN) who will be pursuing a Bachelor or advanced nursing degree in…Show More

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$10,000 CollegeXpress Scholarship

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Offered by CollegeXpress

Offered by CollegeXpress

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Annual $10k scholarship from CollegeXpress open to all high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship

Offered by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

Offered by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

The ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a full-time post-secondary student attending a school in ASHRAE Region VIII (Arkansas, Louisiana,…Show More

The ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a full-time post-secondary student attending a school in ASHRAE Region VIII (Arkansas, Louisiana,…Show More

The ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship is a one-year scholarship available annually to a full-time post-secondary student attending a school in ASHRAE Region VIII (Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Mexico) and pursuing a degree in a course of study that has traditionally been a preparatory curriculum for the HVAC&R profession. 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.Show Less

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NAJA Graduate Scholarship Program

Offered by National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.

Offered by National Association of Junior Auxiliaries, Inc.

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…Show More

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…Show More

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!Show Less