Scholarships: Student Guide
Your complete guide to understanding and receiving scholarships at A-State.
This student-facing guide explains all institutional, competitive, and need-based scholarships offered through A-State. Students can explore program requirements, renewal criteria, application steps, timelines, GPA expectations, and how scholarships coordinate with federal and state financial aid. Designed to provide clarity and support for incoming and current students navigating A-State’s scholarship opportunities.
Privately Funded Scholarships
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All students are eligible to apply for a variety of privately funded scholarships administered by Arkansas State University and the ASU System Foundation Inc. Our office highly recommends that you complete this application and submit supporting documentation (resume, letter(s) of recommendation, essay, etc.) to strengthen your application.
Scholarships are for full-time students and require evidence of scholastic achievement and/or outstanding ability in the area of the award. Scholarships vary in amounts and duration of award.
Please note that applications submitted by the February 1st deadline are valid for the entire award year. Students are notified by email if they are selected for one of the many scholarships available. Students are encouraged to apply each year so that they will be considered for all Privately Funded Scholarships each academic year.
The 2026-27 Privately Funded Scholarship Application is now open - October 1, 2025 and closes February 1, 2026.