Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship
Offered by Arkansas Division of Higher Education · Free to apply
The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship pays up to $6,000 a semester for tuition and program fees to Arkansas residents studying to become teachers. In return, within a year of finishing, the recipient must teach in an Arkansas public school for each year of funding received; anyone who does not complete the service has the money converted to a loan. Students with some or no college credit can qualify, so graduating seniors are eligible, but they must be accepted into their college's teacher or educator preparation program, which at some campuses happens later than freshman year. Applicants must be 12-month Arkansas residents who are US citizens or permanent residents and keep satisfactory progress. The application is in the state's SAMS portal: the fall deadline is July 1 (the window opens January 15) and the spring deadline is January 10 (opens October 1). Recipients do not reapply each year; the award renews after each spring if requirements are met.
Other deadlines near this one
- Arkansas Academic Challenge ScholarshipDue July 1, 2027 · $1,000 freshman year, then $4,000-$5,000/yr at 4-year colleges (up to $14,000 total)
- Arkansas Future Grant (ArFuture)Due July 1, 2027 · Full tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying certificate/associate programs (last-dollar)
- Arkansas Governor's Higher Education Transition ScholarshipDue July 1, 2027 · Up to $2,500 a semester
How hard is the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award.
- Odds
- not published by the provider
- Paperwork
- ~2 hrs to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- Fewer rivalsOpen only to Arkansas residents
- Fewer rivalsRestricted to specific intended majors
- Fewer rivalsOpen to a single grade level only
- More rivalsA five-figure award attracts a bigger field
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Arkansas
- Must attend a college in Arkansas (the award does not travel out of state)
- Open to high school seniors
- Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card)
- Planning to study Education
- Must be accepted into the college's educator preparation program; at some colleges this is not possible as a freshman
- Must teach in an Arkansas public school one year for each year funded, or repay as a loan
Personalized matching
Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is July 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around July 1 each year. Applications open January 15 (fall).
- Spring application opens
- October 1, 2026
- Spring deadline
- July 1, 2027
- Fall application opens
- January 15, 2027
- Fall deadline
- July 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship
How much is the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship worth?
The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship awards up to $6,000 a semester and is renewable in later years.
When is the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is July 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around July 1 each year. Applications open January 15 (fall).
When do Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship applications open?
Applications open January 15 (fall), and close July 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Arkansas; Must attend a college in Arkansas (the award does not travel out of state); Open to high school seniors; Open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card). 1 more criteria are listed on this page.
Does the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 2 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. The provider does not publish applicant or winner counts, so Solyo shows no odds figure for this award. What is known: open only to Arkansas residents and restricted to specific intended majors. Plan on about 2 hrs of work.
Is the Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Arkansas Teacher Academy Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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