Amount: $3,000
Deadline: June 1
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The TOP Scholarship provides financial assistance for Arkansas residents pursuing teacher licensure, with a loan forgiveness component for those who teach in Arkansas public schools.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Arkansas resident
- Enrolled in an eligible teacher education program at an Arkansas institution
- Commit to teaching in Arkansas public schools for a specified period (loan forgiveness)
Required Materials
- Online application (YOUniversal)
- Enrollment verification in education program
- Academic transcripts
Timeline
Applications for Fall open in Spring. Deadline June 1. Awards made throughout the summer.
Tips
Understand the teaching service obligation for loan forgiveness. Apply early through the YOUniversal system.