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💰 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
8
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$300-$65,392 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers 8 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$5,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $14,910, students receiving the largest award pay about $9,910 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Tuition & fees
$14,910
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Largest annual award
$5,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$9,910/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $9,194), 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 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff — no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Scholarship / Institutional Scholarships
Eligibility: Scholarship awards are based upon cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale) and composite ACT/SAT scores.
How to apply: ["no separate application (admissions application serves as scholarship application)", "apply for admissions", "submit transcripts and test scores", "submit shot records", "encouraged to complete FAFSA"]
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Other scholarships at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (7)

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

Graduate Windgate award (per academic year / per semester)
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Through a grant from the Windgate Foundation, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has received a scholarship aimed at recruiting highly qualified students of color who have chosen to teach. This scholarship is housed within the School of Education and will be awarded to students who have excelled academically and expressed a strong interest in becoming a licensed classroom teacher in Arkansas public schools.
Eligibility: The scholarship awards range up to $5000 per academic year for undergraduates- $2500 each academic semester for two years and $2000 for graduates – $1000 each semester for one academic year. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, and books
How to apply: ["express interest in becoming a licensed classroom teacher in Arkansas public schools", "selection by program"]
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Undergraduate Windgate award (per academic year / per semester)
$2,500-$5,000/yr
Through a grant from the Windgate Foundation, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has received a scholarship aimed at recruiting highly qualified students of color who have chosen to teach. This scholarship is housed within the School of Education and will be awarded to students who have excelled academically and expressed a strong interest in becoming a licensed classroom teacher in Arkansas public schools.
Eligibility: The scholarship awards range up to $5000 per academic year for undergraduates- $2500 each academic semester for two years and $2000 for graduates – $1000 each semester for one academic year. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, fees, and books
How to apply: ["express interest in becoming a licensed classroom teacher in Arkansas public schools", "selection by program"]
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4-year ROTC scholarship — in-state (tuition/fees, room & board, books, allowances; total)
$43,504 total
Two, three, and four year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree. Full-tuition scholarships Full room and board $1,200 yearly book allowance Monthly stipend scholarship and contract cadets: Freshmen $420 Sophomores $420 Juniors $420 Seniors $420
Eligibility: SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS * U.S. CITIZEN * AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE * MEDICALLY QUALIFIED * CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.5; ACT SCORE OF 19 * PASS THE ARMY FITNESS TEST
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "at least 17 years of age", "medically qualified", "pass the Army fitness test", "interview/process with Scholarship and Retention Officer"]
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4-year ROTC scholarship — out-of-state (tuition/fees, room & board, books, allowances; total)
$65,392 total
Two, three, and four year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree. Full-tuition scholarships Full room and board $1,200 yearly book allowance Monthly stipend scholarship and contract cadets: Freshmen $420 Sophomores $420 Juniors $420 Seniors $420
Eligibility: SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS * U.S. CITIZEN * AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE * MEDICALLY QUALIFIED * CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.5; ACT SCORE OF 19 * PASS THE ARMY FITNESS TEST
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "at least 17 years of age", "medically qualified", "pass the Army fitness test", "interview/process with Scholarship and Retention Officer"]
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Monthly stipend (alternate source / libguides)
$300-$500
Two, three, and four year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree. Full-tuition scholarships Full room and board $1,200 yearly book allowance Monthly stipend scholarship and contract cadets: Freshmen $420 Sophomores $420 Juniors $420 Seniors $420
Eligibility: SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS * U.S. CITIZEN * AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE * MEDICALLY QUALIFIED * CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.5; ACT SCORE OF 19 * PASS THE ARMY FITNESS TEST
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "at least 17 years of age", "medically qualified", "pass the Army fitness test", "interview/process with Scholarship and Retention Officer"]
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Monthly stipend (division page)
$420
Two, three, and four year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree. Full-tuition scholarships Full room and board $1,200 yearly book allowance Monthly stipend scholarship and contract cadets: Freshmen $420 Sophomores $420 Juniors $420 Seniors $420
Eligibility: SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS * U.S. CITIZEN * AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE * MEDICALLY QUALIFIED * CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.5; ACT SCORE OF 19 * PASS THE ARMY FITNESS TEST
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "at least 17 years of age", "medically qualified", "pass the Army fitness test", "interview/process with Scholarship and Retention Officer"]
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Yearly book allowance
$1,200/yr
Two, three, and four year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree. Full-tuition scholarships Full room and board $1,200 yearly book allowance Monthly stipend scholarship and contract cadets: Freshmen $420 Sophomores $420 Juniors $420 Seniors $420
Eligibility: SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS * U.S. CITIZEN * AT LEAST 17 YEARS OF AGE * MEDICALLY QUALIFIED * CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.5; ACT SCORE OF 19 * PASS THE ARMY FITNESS TEST
How to apply: ["U.S. citizen", "at least 17 years of age", "medically qualified", "pass the Army fitness test", "interview/process with Scholarship and Retention Officer"]
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Common questions about University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff scholarships

How much merit aid does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff give?

Published awards range $1,000-$5,000/yr. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff lists 8 merit scholarships in total.

Does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$5,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 34% of tuition.

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

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