Scholarships for Students in Arkansas

This fund was established to pay tribute to Dr. James S. Garrison and dedication to health care in Arkansas. Two $2,500 scholarships are available annually. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply.

Arkansas Nurses Foundation provides research grant for nurses who hold an Arkansas Nursing license and graduated from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. 

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (at least a 3.0 GPA each semester), and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Official Texarkana Coll transcripts required. First preference is for an applicant who attended Texarkana Coll on an Albert Loftin scholarship; second preference is for an applicant who attended Texarkana Coll full time who plans on completing an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M U - Texarkana.

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student age 25 or over providing financial support for children age 18 or under, enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA with no grade below "B," at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.

Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

Applicant must be a female degree-seeking student enrolled in at least three semester hours, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (undergraduates) or 3.5 cumulative GPA (graduates), and be a U.S. citizen and resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Tax forms required.

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least nine semester hours (undergraduate) or six semester hours (graduate), have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and must be an U.S. citizen and a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Tax forms required.

Applicant must be pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree related to the poultry industry in the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State, Arkansas Tech, or Southern Arkansas University system.

Applicant must be an alumni association member in good standing, seeking a degree or professional improvement, enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA, and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.

For consideration, applicant must be an Arkansas resident from a geographically under-represented area with a minimum 28 ACT (1240 SAT) and 3.5 GPA.

Applicant must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen and be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas. Undergraduate applicant must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Graduate applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA either in all graduate coursework or in the last 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. Financial need is considered.

Applicant must be a resident of Arkansas, and a Arkansas Distinguished Governor's Scholarship recipient.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Pine Bluff High School who will attend Southeast Arkansas College at Pine Bluff.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from Arkansas School for the Deaf who will attend Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C.

Applicant must be the child of a parent who has a degree from U of Arkansas, Fayetteville and is a current member of the Arkansas Alumni Association. Applicant must be a nonresident of Arkansas and have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a composite ACT score of 24-36 (combined SAT I score of 1110-1600). Applicant must submit Arkansas Alumni Legacy Data Form and apply for and be accepted for admission.

Applicant must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least nine semester hours (undergraduate) or six semester hours (graduate), have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and must be an U.S. citizen and a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Tax forms required.

Applicant must be an Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholar.

Applicant must be a National Merit Finalist who has designated Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas as his or her first-choice institution when completing the scholarship application. Applicants may change their top-choice selection by logging onto the Online Scholarship Application (OSA) website. Applicant must take the PSAT/NMSQT in the specified year of the high school program and no later than the third year in grades 9 through 12. Applicant must also be a citizen of the United States or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident.

Applicants must be Arkansas residents who are high school seniors, high school graduates, GED holders or college sophomores or above at the undergraduate level. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or more and must demonstrate financial need. They must be enrolled at or have plans to enroll at a vocational school, technical school, two-year college or four-year college or university. Students must be interested in pursuing a career in public health. Selection is based on GPA, professional public health goals, previous involvement in the health care field and financial need.