Scholarship Requirements and Deadlines

Scholarship Policies

Applying for scholarships

  • All freshmen academic scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.

  • The application for undergraduate admission serves as the scholarship application. There is not a separate scholarship application to complete; however, an early admission status is required.  An early admission file includes an application for undergraduate admission and current high school transcript with a qualifying GPA.  ACT/SAT scores must be on file for Level 4 and Level 5 Academic Scholarship consideration.

  • Students may receive only one Tech-funded academic scholarship in any semester. 

  • Scholarship recipients must live in a residence hall OR receive an exemption to the residency requirements from the Residence Life Office in accordance with established university policy. Recipients are responsible for making on-campus housing arrangements.

  • During scholarship selection, GPA and ACT/SAT scores will be taken directly from our student information system; therefore, it is imperative that documentation of current information is sent to the Admissions Office before the priority or final deadline. Students who receive scholarship awards are responsible for knowing the renewal requirements that are printed on their award notifications or available online.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be graduating seniors and admitted as a first-time entering undergraduate on the Russellville campus to be considered for an award.

  • Students receiving academic scholarships must be U.S. citizens or Resident Aliens.

  • A traditional-aged high school student who opts to take the GED and scores a minimum of 663 may be considered for academic scholarships.

  • Russellville campus scholarship awards must be used the fall semester following high school graduation.

  • All hours must be at the undergraduate level. 

  • Scholarships are awarded for consecutive fall and spring terms only and do not cover summer terms.

Deadlines

  • To apply for Academic Scholarships there is a priority scholarship deadline of December 1, and a final scholarship deadline of February 1, of the current award year.

  • The application for undergraduate admission and all supporting documentation must be on file before December 1, to receive priority scholarship consideration. Applicants who receive an early admission status after the December 1 priority deadline, and before the final scholarship deadline of February 1, will be considered for remaining awards. Applicants who are awarded during the priority scholarship round and raise their scholarship levels prior to the final scholarship deadline, will be considered for an increase to the appropriate award levels prior to second round awards being made.  Awards will be raised as funds remain available.

  • For University Honors Scholarships, applicants must have an early admission standing and submit an essay prior to the deadline on noon on December 1 for interview consideration. An applicant who is chosen for interview and selected to participate in University Honors will receive a qualifying academic scholarship award bundled with a University Honors Stipend.

After you’ve applied

  • Once awarded, all scholarship recipients must be admitted to the Russellville campus with either a housing assignment or exemption approved by the Residence Life Office.
  • Scholarship awards are subject to Arkansas Department of Higher Education Scholarship Stacking Policy, Arkansas Act 1180 of 1999.
  • To remain in compliance with Act 323 of 2009, the University reserves the right to cancel or modify any scholarship funded by the institution at any time.

Foundation Scholarships


Browse Foundation Scholarships

Financial need is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA applications are available beginning October 1 each year at studentaid.gov. Arkansas Tech University Federal School Code is 001089. Where need is a determining factor for a scholarship, the FAFSA results must be available in the ATU Financial Aid Office for the application to be considered.

The student is responsible for submitting the Foundation Scholarship Application and all documentation listed in the scholarship criteria to the Office of Development. Only one application is required for multiple Foundation General Scholarships.

Documentation must include:
  • An applicant letter explaining the need for the scholarship, special family circumstances, and your career goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation from any of the following:  Arkansas Tech faculty(current Tech students only), High School Counselor, Principal, Pastor, Employer, or someone familiar with your work ethics and family situation.
  • Any other document specifically requested of the student within the scholarship description.
Alumni Association Scholarships

Alumni Scholarships are available through the Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association. Alumni Applications are available through the Office of Development, at the Alumni House on campus, and in the Alumni Association Scholarship section of this web site. Applications should be printed off the web site or picked-up from the offices listed, completed, and all required documentation should be attached and submitted to the address on the application.

Junior Auxiliary of Russellville Scholarships

Junior Auxiliary Scholarships require a separate application that is available the middle of February and can be picked-up in the Office of Development.

Additional information about all Foundation Scholarships
  • Scholarships will be awarded if funds are sufficient.
  • A number of scholarships are held by one individual for the duration of the recipient’s education, therefore the scholarship may not be available until recipient graduates.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered and will not be returned.
  • Federal regulations do not permit students to receive financial aid in excess of their cost of attendance. For complete details regarding scholarship stacking regulations, contact the Financial Aid Office (479) 968-0399.
  • Students who receive a Foundation Scholarship will be responsible for completing the Foundation Scholarship Recipient Agreement and profile before the award can be posted to the students account.
  • Expressing appreciation to donors for their interest in and support of higher education is an important part of receiving a scholarship. Students who receive a Foundation Scholarship will be responsible for writing a thank you card or note and returning it to the Office of Development. The scholarship will be awarded to the alternate if the thank note or card is not returned with the Foundation Scholarship Recipient Agreement and Student Profile.
  • Foundation Scholarship awards will be posted directly to student accounts. No payments will be made directly to students. Any refunds due to the student can be picked up in the Student Accounts Office.