Competitive Scholarships
A-State Scholar
Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- 2026 high school graduate
- Minimum 31 ACT superscore or 1400 new SAT and 3.50 HS GPA
Annual Award Amounts
Awards up to $18,000 for on-campus students.
Renewal
15 A-State hours on the A-State campus per semester (including one Honors course) and a cumulative 3.500 GPA. Renewable up to eight semesters.
How to Apply
The A-State Scholar is a competitive scholarship. The deadline to apply for the A-State Scholar is Feb. 1, 2026 and your offer must be accepted by March 1, 2026. If you are sent an email stating that you qualify, you will have to submit additional documentation.
* Cannot be combined with Academic Scholarships
Guidelines
A-State Trailblazer
Requirements
- U.S. citizen
- 2026 high school graduate
- Minimum 28 ACT superscore or 1300 new SAT and 3.50 HS GPA
Annual Award Amounts
Awards up to $10,000 for on-campus students.
Renewal
15 A-State hours on the A-State campus per semester (including one Honors course) and a cumulative 3.500 GPA. Renewable up to eight semesters.
How to Apply
The deadline to apply for the A-State Trailblazer is Feb. 1, 2026 and the offer must be accepted by March 1, 2026.
* Cannot be combined with Academic Scholarships
The A-State Scholar and Trailblazer are competitive scholarships. You must apply by February 1, 2026 and must accept the offer by March 1, 2026.
Connect With Us.
A-State Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (for students taking courses at the A-State campus in Jonesboro)
If you are in a 100% online degree program through A-State Online, please contact the A-State Online Financial Aid at 870-972-2920, Option #4