Arkansas Governor’s Scholars Program

Scholarship Description

The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is the most academically rigorous scholarship program offered for those graduating seniors scoring either a minimum composite or superscore of 32 on the ACT or 1410 on the SAT and a 3.50 academic grade point average.

Those named National Merit Finalists or National Achievement Scholars may qualify without meeting the GPA requirement but must still meet the ACT/SAT requirement. FAFSA is required. The scholarship pays tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board up to $10,000 per year.

An applicant must:

• Be a bona fide resident of Arkansas
• Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien
• Be a high school graduate
• Have a composite score or superscore of 32 on a single ACT OR a combined math and critical reasoning score of 1410 on a single SAT; AND
• Have a 3.5 academic grade point average OR selection as a National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist
• Complete the FAFSA

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.5 Minimum GPA
• Must currently be in high school
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Community Service Required

How To Apply