Arkansas Governor's Distinguished Scholarship at U of A

Academic Overview & Description

State-funded merit scholarship awarded to Arkansas high school valedictorians and National Merit Semifinalists attending constituent UA institutions.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Annual award of $10,000 renewable for four undergraduate years ($40,000 total value)

Tuition Rate

Applied directly against university tuition and campus housing

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.5+ high school GPA with 32+ ACT or 1410+ SAT score

English Language

Satisfied via Arkansas high school diploma

Standardized Exam

Standardized test score verification

Application Materials

Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) application and transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

High school certification

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Arkansas System's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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