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:

Up to $2,250 annually for graduating high school seniors who complete the pre-collegiate core curriculum, and who have the required grade point average and ACT scores. This award has no family income cap but is based on academic criteria. Traditional students are required to enroll full-time each fall and spring: 12 hours the first
semester of the freshman year following high school graduation and 15 hours each semester thereafter. In addition, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has funding provisions for nontraditional students to receive the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship. They must complete 15
hours each consecutive semester for full-time and complete at least 6 semester hours for part-time (excluding summer terms). To apply for this scholarship,click here.

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.

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. Please click here for a list of approved programs.

Amount of Grant:
An Arkansas Future Grant shall be in an amount equal to the tuition, fees, and other charges incurred by an eligible student less the amount received from state-supported scholarships; federal student financial assistance; and private scholarships.
If the approved institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled is a four-year institution of higher education, the total amount of tuition, fees, and other charges shall be calculated as the average cost of tuition, fees, and other charges at approved two-year institutions of higher education.
Grants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis in the order in which applications are received from eligible students.
Grant funds will be distributed directly to the institution of higher education on behalf of the student.

Grant Recipient Requirements:
A student who receives an Arkansas Future Grant shall enter into a written agreement with the Department of Higher Education to receive monthly mentoring from a mentor from an organization determined by the Department of Higher Education; and complete at least fifteen (15) hours of community service each semester the student receives a grant; and reside in this state for three (3) consecutive years and be employed beginning within six (6) months after receiving an associate degree or a certification.

If the student fails to meet this requirement the grant will convert into a loan at an interest rate and term determined by the Department of Higher Education.

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.

Up to $4,000 annually for graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, test scores and leadership. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship for those scoring 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT, and a 3.50 academic grade point average, or are named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholar pays tuition, mandatory fees, room and board up to $10,000 per year. To apply for this scholarship, please use the state’s Universal application at the website listed above. Law Enforcement Officers Dependents Scholarship Program—waiver of tuition, fees, and room at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansas law enforcement officers, some Highway and Transportation Department employees, and other public employees, who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

Waiver of tuition, fees, room and board at any public college, university, or technical institute in Arkansas for dependents and spouses of Arkansans who were killed or missing in action or who were prisoners of war. Second Effort Scholarship—up to $1,000 annually to the individuals with the top 10 scores on the GED exam during the previous calendar year.

Academic scholarships will cover tuition (up to 15 hours each semester) at the current in-district rate unless otherwise specified. These scholarships do not cover fees or books. Students are not required to enroll full- time; however, students must enroll in a minimum of 6 hours each term to qualify.

All students considered for a scholarship must be award-seeking at ASU Mid-South and U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. 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 9 or more credit hours must complete 30 service hours per semester. Students receiving an academic scholarship based on 6 to 8 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 a seven-semester high school GPA transcript and placement scores
on file in the ASU Mid-South Admissions office. Actual awarding of the scholarship is pending until
receipt of the final eight-semester high school transcript.

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 COMPASS/ACCUPLACER score) .
• college-level placement in English and Reading.
• an ACT math score of 18 or higher (or equivalent COMPASS/ACCUPLACER score)

To be eligible for automatic scholarship renewal after the initial award, students must have completed their developmental math requirements and must earn a 2.75 GPA or better each term and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better.

To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Scholarship application by April 15 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.

ASU Mid-South awards a limited number of tuition scholarships to students who have
demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Preference is given to Crittenden County
residents. Scholarships will cover tuition expenses for credit level classes; developmental
classes are not covered.
To qualify a student must have
• completed twelve (12) credit hours from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA
of 3.5 or better.
Students must earn a 3.0 GPA or better each term with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or better for
automatic renewal.
To apply, students must submit an ASU Mid-South Scholarship application by the
applicable deadline and have a copy of all college transcripts available in the ASU Mid-South Admissions
Office. College hours transferred from other colleges will be reviewed in the same manner as
coursework completed at ASU Mid-South.

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.

ASU Mid-South awards a limited number of scholarships to recent high school graduates who have the academic potential to succeed in college. The scholarship is a waiver of one-half tuition.
To qualify, a student must:
• be a resident of Crittenden County,
• 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

Students must earn a 2.75 GPA or better each term with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better
for automatic renewal.

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

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.