91ΑΤΖζ offers a variety of scholarships to incoming and returning students. Some require application and some are direct award (no application required). The direct award scholarships include academic and performance/participation scholarships. Scholarships administered through the 91ΑΤΖζ (91ΑΤΖζ) Foundation require a scholarship application.
Overall Scholarship Guidelines
- Students must be degree seeking.
- Award amounts may be used to pay for tuition, fees, and books.
- Scholarships are awarded in the fall and spring only.
- All institutional and foundation scholarships are non-refundable to students.
Academic scholarships are awarded based on the studentβs final high school grade-point average (GPA) and ACT or SAT composite test score. Students must meet all scholarship requirements at the time of application to qualify.
How to apply:
There is no formal scholarship application for academic scholarships. Students should complete the 91ΑΤΖζ Admissions Application and submit unofficial transcripts by the early decision or priority deadline. There are limited scholarships available. Students are encouraged to apply early.
- Admissions Application opens: October 1st
- Early Decision Deadline: December 1st
- Early Decision Acceptance Deadline: January 10th
- Priority Deadline: February 1st
- Official Transcript Deadline: June 15th
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement | 3.0 CPGA and 19+ ACT | $1,500 per semester/ 4 semesters |
| 91ΑΤΖζ Career Academy Pathfinder | 2.5 CPGA and 2-year completer of 91ΑΤΖζ Career Academy | $1,500 per semester/ 4 semesters |
| Presidents | 3.5 CGPA and 24+ ACT | $2,000 per semester/ 4 semesters |
| 91ΑΤΖζ GED Completer | Complete GED through 91ΑΤΖζ Adult Education Program/ 2.0 CPGA for renewal | $500 per semester/ 4 semesters |
| 91ΑΤΖζ Career Academy State Skills Officer/Gold Medal Winners | 2.75 CGPA and serve 1 year as Arkansas Skills USA officer or earn a gold medal at State/National Skills or HOSA competition | $2,000 per semester/ 4 semesters |
| 91ΑΤΖζ Career Academy Outstanding Student | 2.75 CGPA and complete 1 year in Career Academy Program (one student per program selected by program instructor and Career Academy Director) | $2,000 per semester/ 4 semesters |
Academic Scholarship Guidelines
- Academic scholarships may not be combined, only one per student.
- Students must complete 12 credit hours with a grade of βDβ or better, maintain CGPA requirement as listed above, and comply with the 91ΑΤΖζ Satisfactory Academic Progress policy for renewal.
- Students can expect scholarship awards to be applied to their financial aid accounts by June 30th.
Participation and performance scholarships are awarded to students involved in certain campus activities. There is no application for these awards. Students are selected by program representatives each semester. For additional information contact the program sponsor.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Nighthawk Leadership | 2.0 CGPA and participation in SGA, Student Ambassadors, or PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) | Award amounts vary, usually between $250-$500 per semester |
| 91ΑΤΖζ Singers Music | Varying amounts at Program Directorβs discretion | |
| Nighthawk Athletics Scholarship | Full-time enrollment, participation in 91ΑΤΖζ Athletics Program, NJCAA (National Junior College Athletics Association) eligibility | Varying amounts at coaches' discretion |
| 91ΑΤΖζ Honors College Scholarship | Acceptance into 91ΑΤΖζ Honors College | Varying amounts at Program Directorβs discretion |
General Scholarships
The 91ΑΤΖζ Foundation administers a variety of scholarships made possible by the generosity of local donors. Students may apply for all of these scholarships using the . For a complete list of scholarships or to find out additional information visit the 91ΑΤΖζ Foundation page.
How to apply:
Log into and complete the matching questions. These questions will help match students to scholarships for which they qualify. After being matched with scholarships just complete the scholarship application and provide the required documents.
- Application opens β October 1st
- Application closes β April 1st
- Student data updated for spring GPA, credit hours, etc. β May (once grades post)
- Scholarships sent to committees for review β 3rd week in May
- Scholarships under review β 3rd week in May β June 30th
- Scholarship winners awarded in SU and list sent to the Foundation to notify students β 1st week in July
- Scholarships posted to student accounts β July/August
How to apply:
Apply for Nursing and Health Sciences scholarships by using the .