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💰 Arkansas State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$10,000-$18,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$10,000-$18,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 19 ACT

Arkansas State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $10,000-$18,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 19 ACT. Against tuition of $13,920, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Arkansas State University

Tuition & fees
$13,920
−
Largest annual award
$18,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,550), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Arkansas State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Arkansas State University — no separate application

4 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

A-State Scholar Award
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
$18,000 Awarded annually to A-State Scholar recipients, our most generous scholarship
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Commuter Promise Plus
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 19+ • SAT 990+
For incoming 2025 Arkansas high school graduates, the A-State Promise Plus Scholarship will cover 100% of their tuition, fees and housing For first-year students who live at home and commute to campus, the A-State Promise Plus will cover their tuition and fees, provide a $1,000 All-Flex Meal Plan, and $500 in A-State Express Dollars per semester. The A-State Promise Plus is a last-dollar scholarship that covers the remaining costs once federal grants and the Arkansas Academic Challenge or Lottery Scholarship are applied.
Eligibility: To qualify, students must have a 19 or higher on the ACT, or a 990-1010 on the SAT, a 3.0 GPA, and a household income of $70,000 or less
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On-campus Promise Plus (incoming 2025 Arkansas high school graduates)
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ • ACT 19+ • SAT 990+
For incoming 2025 Arkansas high school graduates, the A-State Promise Plus Scholarship will cover 100% of their tuition, fees and housing For first-year students who live at home and commute to campus, the A-State Promise Plus will cover their tuition and fees, provide a $1,000 All-Flex Meal Plan, and $500 in A-State Express Dollars per semester. The A-State Promise Plus is a last-dollar scholarship that covers the remaining costs once federal grants and the Arkansas Academic Challenge or Lottery Scholarship are applied.
Eligibility: To qualify, students must have a 19 or higher on the ACT, or a 990-1010 on the SAT, a 3.0 GPA, and a household income of $70,000 or less
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Trailblazer Renewable Award
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 28+ • SAT 1300+
$10,000 Renewable scholarship for qualifying students that have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and an ACT score of 28 or higher, or an SAT score between 1300 and 1320
Eligibility: $10,000 Renewable scholarship for qualifying students that have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and an ACT score of 28 or higher, or an SAT score between 1300 and 1320
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Other scholarships at Arkansas State University (3)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

A-State Inspire/Enrichment value increase
A-State is increasing the value of its merit scholarships, including the A-State Inspire and A-State Enrichment, by $1,000.
Eligibility: Eligibility for the merit scholarships will also include out-of-state students.
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A-State Transfer Scholarship - increased amount
The A-State Transfer Scholarship, for students with 24 credit hours and a 3.25 GPA, will also be increased by $1,000.
Eligibility: The A-State Transfer Scholarship, for students with 24 credit hours and a 3.25 GPA, will also be increased by $1,000.
How to apply: ["24 credit hours", "3.25 GPA"]
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Private Scholarships (A-State AcademicWorks)
These are for full-time students and often based on grades, talent, or interests. Applications are open from October 1 to February 1 of each school year.
Eligibility: These are for full-time students and often based on grades, talent, or interests.
How to apply: ["separate application", "full-time enrollment"]
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Common questions about Arkansas State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Arkansas State University give?

Published awards range $10,000-$18,000/yr. Arkansas State University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Arkansas State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 19 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Arkansas State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $10,000-$18,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Arkansas State University?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Arkansas State University?

3 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Arkansas State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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