Scholarship Programs

Applications for State of Arkansas programs must be completed and returned by scheduled deadlines. Detailed, current information, including deadlines and application processes, can be obtained from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education website, www.adhe.edu. All grants and scholarships offered by the State of Arkansas use a unique, online application. To apply, please complete the YOUniversal application by clicking here.

To be eligible for any Arkansas grant funds, students must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available by clicking here. Grants and scholarships of particular interest to students include:

$2000 an academic year for a Freshman, $3000 an academic year for a Sophomore. Students could possibly get additional funds based on their SAI on the FAFSA. This is determined by ADHE.

Traditional: Students applying for the upcoming academic year who expect to attend an approved college or university in the academic year following their graduation from a public high school, a private or out-of-state high school, or homeschool must have one of the following to qualify.

▪ ACT composite score or superscore of 19+ (**)

▪Accuplacer score of all three sections averaging 246

▪ Classic Learning Test score of 58+

▪ High School GPA of 3.00

▪ Diploma of Merit

Traditional students must begin attendance in at least 12 credit hours in the first Fall semester following high school graduation and at least 15 credit hours each semester thereafter to receive their funds that semester. This means they must earn at least 27 credit hours in their first academic year and at least 30 credit hours each academic year thereafter, with a cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Freshmen finishing their first academic year who did not apply for or qualify for the Academic Challenge Scholarship may be considered Traditional students if they were enrolled as a full-time, first-time student and earned 27 hours with a 2.5 GPA in their first academic year. If they do not have 27 hours at the end of Spring, they can still apply as a Non-Traditional student. Non-Traditional Students are defined as students currently in college who did not receive the Academic Challenge Scholarship, as well as adults who have completed some college, but do not have a degree.

Non-Traditional: Students with some or no college credit can qualify. If a student has some college credit, they may be considered eligible with a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5. A student with no college credit can qualify as a Non-Traditional student if they have an ACT composite score or superscore of at least 19 (or an equivalent of a 19 composite on an equivalent test).

Non-traditional students may begin attendance with fewer semester credit hours than the required number for Traditional students and still receive a prorated scholarship award for that semester. They must also maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 and earn the appropriate number of hours, based on whether they attended full-time (15+ credit hours) or part-time (less than 15 credit hours) each semester.

**NOTE: ADHE will take the official composite or superscore from ACT only. We are not able to manually add or remove the Science from any ACT test that is taken, Legacy or Enhanced. You will need to coordinate with ACT and/or your high school counselor to determine the best option to reach the ACT composite or superscore you are aiming for BEFORE you take the test. You cannot then decide AFTER the test to add or remove the Science score.

For eligibility requirements, or to apply, go to https://sams.adhe.edu/scholarship/details/acst

Designed to provide scholarships to minorities who will be attending an accredited community college.
Recipients may receive up to $1,500 per academic year for full-time attendance; $750 per
academic year for half-time attendance. Scholars must agree to teach in the Delta or in a
geographical area of the state in which exists a critical shortage of teachers, as designated by
the State Board of Education. If a student enrolls less than full time, this award will be prorated.
Applications are available from the ASU Mid-South Financial Aid Office.

Arkansas Future (ArFuture) is the newest state grant program. The purpose of this grant is to increase the education and skills of Arkansas’s workforce in an affordable manner. The grant applies to students enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) or regional high-demand areas of study. The grant will cover tuition and fees for qualifying certificate and Associate degree programs at Arkansas’ public institutions for eligible students. The grant is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

An Applicant must:

▪ Have either graduated from an Arkansas public school, private school, home school or received high school equivalency diploma approved by the Department of Career Education; or

▪ Verify that he or she has resided within the state for the three (3) years immediately preceding application and has either:▪ Graduated from an out-of-state high school, private school, home school, or received a high school equivalency diploma approved by another state.

▪ Be enrolled part-time or full-time at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to an associate degree or a certification in a STEM or regional high-demand field.

▪ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

This scholarship is a last dollar scholarship. It pays the tuition and mandatory fees.

This scholarship is a last dollar scholarship. It pays the tuition and mandatory fees.

For eligibility requirements, or to apply, go to https://sams.adhe.edu/scholarship/details/arfuture

Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship is designed for the purpose of workforce training in high-demand areas of healthcare, information technology, and industry. Classes are not limited to credit-bearing programs. Non-credit, workforce-training classes that fit into the three above categories may also qualify.

Requirements

▪ Be an Arkansas resident

▪ Must be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency

▪ Student cannot be a current recipient of the Academic Challenge Scholarship

▪ Be accepted for admission into an approved program as defined by ADHE

Degree List for  2025-2026 Academic Year

Deadline for Application

▪ Students must apply at least 30 days prior to enrollment in an eligible program.

▪ For eligibility requirements, or to apply, go to https://sams.adhe.edu/scholarship/details/aw

Designed to provide assistance with tuition, fees, and books, childcare and transportation expenses for career training and college classes to current and potential students who qualify. Recipients must meet income criteria and have one or more dependents under the age of 21. To be eligible, students must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to the beginning of the term of enrollment. Program information and application dates are available from the Career Pathways office located on the ASU Mid-South campus.

Academic scholarships will cover tuition at the current in-district rate, unless otherwise specified. The courses must be in the student’s degree program. These scholarships do not cover fees or books. Students are not required to enroll full- time.

All students considered for a scholarship must be degree-seeking at ASU Mid-South. Students must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or International Student with an approved I-20. ASU Mid-South will pay for the first degree the student is enrolled in at the time of eligibility is determined.

Academic scholarships are automatically renewed until degree completion occurs or graduation if the student maintains the required GPA, has no withdrawal, failed or incomplete classes, and completes the service hour component. Students receiving an academic scholarship based on 12 or more credit hours must complete 30 service hours per semester. Students receiving an academic scholarship based on 11 or less credit hours must complete the 15 service hours per semester.

Students who fail to meet the renewal criteria may complete an appeal to regain their scholarship eligibility with the Financial Aid Office. Appeals will be reviewed by a committee, which will determine appeal status.

To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Scholarship application by the priority deadline and have all required documents submitted to the Admissions and Financial Aid Office.

This scholarship is designed for first-time, award-seeking students beginning the first semester immediately following high school graduation with preference given to Crittenden County students.

To qualify a student must have:
• a high school cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• a composite ACT score of 23 or higher (or equivalent ACCUPLACER or SAT score) .
• college-level placement in English and Reading.
• an ACT math score of 18 or higher (or equivalent ACCUPLACER or SAT score)

To be eligible for automatic scholarship renewal after the initial award, students must have term GPA of a 2.75 or better and a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or better.

To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Scholarship application by the scholarship deadline date and have a seven semester high school GPA transcript and placement scores available in the college’s Admissions Office. Actual awarding of the scholarship is pending until receipt of the final eight-semester high school transcript.

This scholarship is awarded to one ASU Mid-South student who has completed at least 24 college credit hours in pursuit of an associate’s degree with an overall GPA of at least 3.25, who has demonstrated service and leadership, and who is on track to graduate with an associate degree by the following spring or subsequent summer semester. Per state requirements, students receiving this award must also be in-state residents. Applications are accepted beginning April 1 of each year, with the award announcement occurring by June 1. The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship for each of the following fall and spring semesters at ASU Mid-South, formal recognition at the Arkansas Community College (ACC) All-Star Awards Brunch the following Fall, recognition at their commencement the following spring, and special transfer scholarship opportunities to select Arkansas College and Universities.

This scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Preference is given to Crittenden County residents, however it is not required. This scholarship will cover tuition at the in-district rate for courses required for the student’s degree program.

To qualify a student must have:

• Completed twelve (12) credit hours from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better.

To be eligible for automatic scholarship renewal after the initial award, students must have a term GPA of a 3.0 and a cumulative GPA of a 3.5.

To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Scholarship application by the scholarship deadline date and have all college transcripts (if applicable) submitted to the Admissions office for evaluation.

ASU Mid-South awards a limited number of scholarships to recent high school graduates who have the academic potential to succeed in college. This scholarship pays half of the in-district tuition.

To qualify, a student must:
• have a high school GPA of 3.0,
• a composite ACT score of 19 (or its equivalent) and
• college-level placement in two subject areas (ACT or equivalent of 19 in subject areas).
• ACT Math score of 18 and one or more years of high school algebra with a grade of C or better

To be eligible for automatic scholarship renewal after the initial award, students must have term GPA of a 2.75 or better and a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or better.

To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Academic Scholarship application by the priority deadline and have a seven-semester high school GPA transcript and placement scores
available in the ASU Mid-South Admissions office. Actual awarding of the scholarship is pending until receipt of the final eight-semester high school transcript.

ASU Mid-South Scholarships Awarded by Nomination

Award-seeking students who receive a GED may receive a tuition scholarship fromASU Mid-South.
To qualify a student must:
• be a resident of Crittenden County,
• have a GED overall score of 600 with at least one part with a minimum score of 170.
• college-level placement in two subject areas (ACT or equivalent of 19 in subject areas).
• placement in Developmental Math III or higher
Students must earn a 2 .75 GPA or better each term with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or betterfor automatic renewal.
To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Academic Scholarship application by the
applicable deadline and have their GED scores and placement scores available in the ASU Mid-South
Admissions office.

This scholarship is designed for first-time entering, associate degree seeking students. This is a stackable, last dollar scholarship. Does not include books or course fees.

Eligibility Requirements:

• High school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher or 550 GED score

• Crittenden County resident or Crittenden County high school graduate

• Must apply for FAFSA

• Must apply for ADHE scholarships

• Must apply for ASU Mid-South Foundation scholarships

Information about scholarship:

This scholarship is a last dollar scholarship. Students must use all other funds first. If they still have a balance after using other funds, then they may use the Crittenden County Promise.

This scholarship is awarded to one ASU Mid-South student who has completed at least 24 college credit hours in pursuit of an associate’s degree with an overall GPA of at least 3.25 and who hasdemonstrated service and leadership. A specific selection date in late April or early May is announced each year.

The recipient, who is chosen by June, will receive a tuition waiver up to $500 for the
following fall semester and recognition at the Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges’ fall
conference.

Designed for the student who demonstrates the ability to succeed but who does not qualify for other academic scholarship opportunities, this scholarship will be awarded to one student from each area high school. Recipients are selected by the high school principal and must enroll as an award-seeking student at ASU Mid-South no later than the fall term following their high school graduation.

The scholarship is a waiver of tuition for at least 6 but no more than 15 hours which count
toward a certificate or degree. The award is based on the current in-county tuition rate and does
not include fees or books. The ASU Mid-South Principal’s Scholarship is renewable each semester the
recipient earns a 2.75 GPA each term with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better with no dropped or
failed courses that change the student’s enrollment status.

This scholarship is for individuals who place first, second, or third at the State SkillsUSA competition and are continuing in a Career/Technical program at ASU Mid-South. The scholarship will pay gold medal winners up to $1500, Silver up to $1000, and Bronze up to $500 per semester for up to four semesters of continuous enrollment towards completion of a technical certificate or Associate of Applied Science Degree. High school students must enter an ASU Mid-South Career/Technical program the first semester after graduating high school. The highest medal earned during high school competition will determine the level of award. Post-secondary students must continue their career/technical program the fall semester following the receipt of the medal. Awards pay only up to the stated amount towards tuition, fees, and/or books with no excess refunded.

ASU Mid-South has many great scholarship opportunities, and our Foundation is working with community groups and individuals to make even more awards available.

The College offers a variety of scholarships for students of all ages. Local individuals, companies, agencies, churches and schools/reunion committees contribute greatly to the effort.

Unless otherwise indicated, a completed scholarship application should include the following:

• an ASU Mid-South Scholarship Application;
• a typed statement of the student’s educational plans and goals;
• a list of community service activities; and
• access to all previous high school and/or college transcripts and test scores.

In addition, all applicants must also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The ASU Mid-South Scholarship Committee will review only complete applications. All letters, essays, or other written materials required of applicants must be word processed and meet specific content requirements. Priority deadline for scholarship applications is the last day of early registration for the term in which you are submitting an application. Refer to the academic calendar published in the catalog for dates of early registration.

The ASU Mid-South Scholarship and Awards Committee will evaluate written documents and eliminate any application(s) not meeting the stated criteria. All applicants must agree to publicity releases.

Based on availability of funds, the Foundation awards more than 70 different scholarships each year. The most current listing is provided on the ASU Mid-South Foundation website – Click Here:

This scholarship supports increased access to higher education by providing funds to support the enrollment of qualified high school students from Crittenden and surrounding Arkansas counties in ASU Mid-South courses, which will also be counted as credits toward high school
graduation. The scholarship may be applied to two courses each fall and spring semester for high school juniors and seniors. Students may choose from ASU Mid-South courses approved by their high school principal that will count toward high school graduation requirements.
Equal access to the Goldsby Scholarship will be provided to all students without regard to financial ability. Recipients must reapply for the scholarship each semester.

Requirements
• Be a resident of Crittenden or surrounding counties in Arkansas or be a student attending
a public or private high school in Crittenden or surrounding counties in Arkansas.
• Maintain an overall high school GPA of 3.0. Students who have previously completed
college courses must have a college GPA of 3.0 as well.
• Present ACT (or equivalent SAT, ASSET or COMPASS) subject area scores in English,
reading, and/or math consistent with college-level placement in the subject areas of the
course(s) in which they wish to enroll.
Application Process
• Present ACT (or equivalent SAT, ASSET or COMPASS) scores consistent with college level
placement. Students enrolling in English or mathematics or courses which have
college English or math prerequisites must also have a high school GPA of 3.0 in the
related subject area.
• Submit an official copy of high school transcript documenting the required GPA.
• Complete a Goldsby Scholarship Application, which must be signed by the student, his/her
parent or legal guardian and turned in to the high school counselor.
• Obtain approval from the high school principal.