Schools in Arkansas
Scholarships awarded without a separate application
These schools publish awards based on the student’s record at admission. We pulled the names, amounts, and rules into one list.
Verified Jul 202626 days ago· MP
- Schools found
- 11
- Public schools
- 7
- Private schools
- 4
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| School | Type | Automatic tiers | Sample automatic awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Public | 6 | Extended States NRTA — 80% Tier: Pays 80% of the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition (~$16,843/year)Extended States NRTA — 50% Tier: Pays 50% of the difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition (~$10,527/year)Chancellor's Merit Scholarship (National Merit Finalists): $12,000/year ($48,000 over four years)+3 more on the school page |
| Arkansas State | Public | 4 | A State Endeavor: $2,000A State Inspire: $6,000A State Enrichment: $4,000+1 more on the school page |
| Arkansas Tech | Public | 1 | First-Time Student Academic Scholarship (5-level grid): $1,000-$12,000/year |
| Central Arkansas | Public | 3 | Achievement Scholarship: $6,500 per year (Tuition & Fee $5,000 + Housing $1,500)University Scholarship: $4,500 per year (Tuition & Fee $3,500 + Housing $1,000)Future Leaders Scholarship: $2,000 per year (Tuition & Fee $1,000 + Housing $1,000) |
| Henderson State | Public | 4 | Distinguished Freshman Scholarship: Full tuitionAcademic Scholarship grid — Living on Campus (freshman): $1,000-$6,000 per yearAcademic Scholarship grid — Commuters (freshman): $750-$3,000 per year+1 more on the school page |
| Southern Arkansas (SAU) | Public | 2 | Academic Scholarship Grid (Presidential Distinguished, Presidential, Blue and Gold Excellence, SAU Success, Scholastic Merit, Achievement Award): $2,000-$12,000Valedictorian / Salutatorian / Top 10%: $6,600 |
| UAFS | Public | 1 | Freshman Merit Scholarships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Lion Pride): $1,000-$6,000 |
| Harding | Private (religious) | 3 | Academic Achievement Scholarship: $7,000 to $11,000 per yearNational Merit Semifinalist Scholarship: Full undergraduate tuitionNational Merit Finalist Scholarship: Full undergraduate tuition and a $2,000 annual stipend |
| John Brown University | Private (religious) | 3 | Assured Merit Award (first-time students): $6,000-$13,000 per yearAssured Merit Award (transfer students): $6,000-$13,000 per yearJBU National Merit Award: $17,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist | Private (religious) | 6 | President's Scholarship: $80,000 4-year value ($20,000/year)Founder's Scholarship: $68,000 4-year value ($17,000/year)Dean's Scholarship: $60,000 4-year value ($15,000/year)+3 more on the school page |
| University of the Ozarks | Private (religious) | 4 | Trustee Scholarship: $14,000 per yearHurie Scholarship: $13,500 per yearPresidential Scholarship: $13,000 per year+1 more on the school page |