Scholarships Merit-based Need-based
University of Arkansas

First-Year Advantage Scholarship

View relevant masters
Any
Disciplines
5000 USD
Grant
United States
Location
01 Feb 2027
Application deadline

About

All freshman scholarships support undergraduate programs only. Most scholarships require recipients to be U.S. citizens, legal residents of the United States, or foreign nationals permitted to pursue a course of study in the United States.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to $5,000

Scholarship coverage

  • living expenses

Description

The Office of Academic Scholarships uses a holistic process to award freshman scholarships.

In addition to test scores, high school grade point average, and the written scholarship application, other information, including but not limited to first-generation college student status, financial need, legacy status, and underrepresented community status may also be considered. 

Benefits

One-time award for the first year for students living in U of A housing up to $5,000.

OR a one-time award for the first year for students living at home (within 60 miles of campus) up to $3,000.

Eligibility

  • A one-time award for the first year for students living at home (within 60 miles of campus) or for the first year for students living in U of A housing.
  • Need will be considered but not required.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

01 Feb 2027

In order to apply for academic scholarships at the University of Arkansas, you must first apply for admission (students do not have to be admitted before beginning the scholarship process).

Students should submit their admissions application by November 1 to be considered for the November 15 priority scholarship deadline and by January 15 for the February 1 final scholarship deadline.

Financing

Interested in financing your studies? Find a student loan that works for you.

Financing partner MPOWER Financing No cosigner. No collateral. No hidden fees.

Get the funding you need to study in the U.S. or Canada - with a process that's fast, simple, and built for international students.

  • Flexible loans from US$2,001 to US$100,000
  • Fixed interest rates -- no inflation surprises
  • No upfront fees or prepayment penalties
  • Accepted at 500+ universities across the U.S. & Canada
  • 100% online application -- instant conditional offer
  • Free visa & career support through our Path2Success program
Programmes related to this scholarship

Our partners

Wishlist