Arkansas State Lottery Scholarship Application 2023

We are thrilled to share the news that the Arkansas State Lottery Scholarship Application 2023 is now open for submissions. This remarkable scholarship opportunity is available to applicants from all across the United States.

Since 2009, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has generated an astounding $1.1 billion to support college students in Arkansas. This figure surpasses the number of Arkansas Academic Challenge scholarship awards which stood at 675,000. It’s worth noting that over 92 cents of each dollar earned through lottery revenue is dedicated to funding prizes, scholarships, commissions for retailers, and other in-state expenses.

Types Of Arkansas lottery scholarship

There are several types of scholarships available for students in Arkansas, including the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, the Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, and the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship.

Arkansas Academic Challenge

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to Arkansas residents pursuing higher education. To inquire about this scholarship, individuals can call (800) 54-STUDY.

Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

The Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship is available to Arkansas residents seeking certificates in high-demand occupations. To be eligible, students must submit a request at least 30 working days before the deadline and the award amount cannot exceed $800 per program. Those who have already received the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship are not eligible for this scholarship. For more information, individuals can contact the Arkansas Department of Higher Education at (501) 371-2000 or apply at sams.adhe.edu.

Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship

The Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship provides financial incentives to eligible high school students in Arkansas who wish to enroll in college courses early. The scholarship offers $125 per credit and can be used for up to two concurrent credit classes per semester.

Arkansas challenge scholarship non-traditional

The Arkansas Challenge Scholarship is a program that provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education in Arkansas. Unlike traditional scholarships, this program is specifically designed for non-traditional students who may be returning to school after a gap in their education, or who are pursuing their education later in life. In this way, the Arkansas Challenge Scholarship aims to support students who may face unique challenges in financing their education and to help them achieve their academic and career goals.

Arkansas Lottery Games

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery offers a variety of games for players to participate in, including scratch-off tickets and draws games. Some of the popular draw games offered by the Arkansas Lottery include Powerball, Mega Millions, Natural State Jackpot, and Cash 3. Powerball and Mega Millions are multi-state lottery games that offer huge jackpots to players who match all of the winning numbers.

The Natural State Jackpot is a state-specific game that offers a fixed jackpot of $50,000. Cash 3 is another state-specific game that offers players the chance to win cash prizes by matching three numbers in the exact order they are drawn. In addition to these games, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery also offers various instant-win scratch-off tickets with different themes and prize amounts.

How Does Arkansas Scholarship Lottery 2023 Work?

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery 2023 offers various games, such as Mega Millions, Lucky for Life, Cash 3, Cash 4, Instant Games (Scratchoffs), and Mega Millions.

A significant portion of the funds generated from the sale of Lottery tickets are allocated to the Arkansas Challenge Scholarships, which aim to support college students in the state. Another fraction is distributed among the ticket resellers and the Scholarship Lottery winners. The primary objective of the Scholarship Lottery is to provide funding for the Arkansas Academic Challenge, which can amount to millions of dollars in scholarships for college students.

Available Study Level/Field

The Arkansas Department of Higher Education offers scholarships to students pursuing a college degree, which can be applied for through their website.

Only students who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply for the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education manages the lottery program in the state and is responsible for all aspects of its operation. Any information suggesting a change in operations should not be trusted.

To be eligible for an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, applicants must have been a resident of Arkansas for at least 12 months and intend to attend college within the state.

Scholarships are available in various categories, with winners receiving a range of prizes. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery primarily funds the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarships, which are divided into different categories for college students, high school students, and non-traditional students.

For college students, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery awards $1,000 in the first year, $4,000 in the second year, $4,000 in the third year, and $5,000 in the fourth year. Two-year college students receive $1,000 in the first year, $3,000 in the second year, and $4,000 in the third year.

Eligibility Criteria (Traditional & Non-Traditional Student)

• Be an Arkansas resident (at least 12 months prior to enrollment and a US citizen/lawful permanent resident)
• Be accepted for admission at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate, or a nursing school diploma
• Not have previously earned a baccalaureate degree
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (There is no maximum income)
• Not owe a refund on a federal or state student financial aid grant for higher education
• Not borrowed in excess of annual federal loan limits
• Not be incarcerated at the time of application for or during the time the applicant receives the scholarship
• Have complied with the United States Selective Service System requirements for registration
• Certify to be drug-free.

Additional Eligibility Criteria for Traditional Students:

• Enroll full-time each fall and spring semester (12 hours the fall semester immediately following high school graduation and 15 hours each semester thereafter)
• Students must enroll in required hours at one institution.
• Students who complete their bachelor’s degree at the end of a term may be enrolled in less than 15 hours and still be awarded a prorated award amount based on their hours
• Students who graduate after 2010 must also meet the following:
  • Graduate from an Arkansas public high school and has a minimum composite or superscore of 19 on the ACT (On-site ACT permissible) or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test**
  • Applicant who has a disability identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20U.S.C.§ 1400 et seq., as it existed on July 1, 2009, and graduated from an Arkansas public high school, and:
    • Achieve a minimum composite or superscore of 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test**
  • Graduate from a private or out-of-state or home school high school and achieve a minimum composite or superscore of 19 on the ACT or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test**
• Students who are enrolled as a full-time, first-time freshman but not receiving the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship will also be considered Traditional if they meet the following:
  • Successfully completed at least 27 semester hours in the academic year immediately following high school graduation; and
  • Achieved a postsecondary grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale as a full-time, first-time freshman.

Additional eligibility criteria for non-traditional students:

• Enroll full-time or part-time each fall and spring semester
  • Full-time = 15 hours
  • Part-time = at least 6 hours
• Meet one of the following criteria:
  • If the applicant has not been enrolled in an approved institution of higher education, has either:
    • Graduated from an Arkansas public high school and achieved a 2.5 high school grade point average; or
    • Graduated from an Arkansas public high school, a private high school, an out-of-state high school, a home school high school, or obtained a high school equivalency diploma approved by the Division of Career and Technical Education and had a minimum composite score of 19 on the ACT (On-site ACT permissible) or the equivalent score on an ACT equivalent test**; or
  • If the applicant has been enrolled in an approved institution of higher education, has earned a postsecondary grade point average of at least 2.5 in completed courses.

Eligibility Criteria for Traditional Students:

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher must be maintained throughout the course of the program.
• In the first academic year, students must complete at least 27 semester hours, followed by 30 semester hours each year thereafter.
• In the final semester of college, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours to receive financial aid.
• All remedial courses must be completed within the first 30 hours after receiving the scholarship.
• Continual enrollment is mandatory, unless the student requests for the scholarship to be put on hold. The maximum hold period is four semesters.
• Courses that lead towards a baccalaureate degree must be enrolled in after earning an associate degree or having less than four semesters of funding left.
• The scholarship will be renewed until the recipient first earns a baccalaureate degree or attempts a total of 130 semester hours in eight semesters.
• Starting from 2016 awardees, students will be renewed until they attempt a total of 120 semester hours or receive eight semesters of funding, whichever comes first.
• If the recipient’s undergraduate degree requires additional hours, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) in collaboration with the student’s institution will determine the maximum period of time for renewal.

Eligibility Criteria for Non-Traditional Students:

• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher must be maintained, and it will be evaluated at the end of each spring term.
• Full-time students must complete 15 hours each consecutive semester, while part-time students must complete at least 6 semester hours (excluding summer terms).
• Continual enrollment is mandatory, unless the student requests for the scholarship to be put on hold. The maximum hold period is four semesters.
• Courses that lead towards a baccalaureate degree must be enrolled in after earning a baccalaureate degree or attempting a total of 130 semester hours in eight semesters for full-time students, or up to 16 semesters for part-time students.
• Starting from 2016 awardees, students will be renewed until they attempt a total of 120 semester hours, receive eight semesters of funding, or earn a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.
• If the recipient’s undergraduate degree requires additional hours, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) in collaboration with the student’s institution will determine the maximum period of time for renewal.

Test Name	Qualifying Scores	Additional Information
New SAT	990 or higher	Test taken March 2016 or later
ASSET	Average of all subscores: 40 or higher
COMPASS	Reading, writing, and algebra scores:	Average of at least 64
	Average of 64 or higher
ACCUPLACER	Average of all subscores: 79 or higher
Next-Generation ACCUPLACER	Reading, writing, and math scores:	Average of at least 246
	All three scores on one test:

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