# Arkansas Heroes Scholarship

> Amount varies from Arkansas Division of Higher Education. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/arkansas-heroes-scholarship
- Provider: Arkansas Division of Higher Education (State)
- Award: Amount varies, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ar
- Official page: https://adhe.edu/about/scholarships
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Arkansas Heroes Scholarship, administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, is designed for the spouses and dependents of specific U.S. Armed Forces members. Eligible military sponsors include Department of Defense medical retirees, Medal of Honor recipients, and Purple Heart recipients. The program also extends eligibility to the dependents of law enforcement officers or state personnel who suffered a fatal injury or a permanent disability in the line of duty. 

This renewable award covers tuition, housing, and fees for qualifying students. To receive this state aid, students must navigate the federal financial aid process, as federal aid must be applied to the student's account before state scholarship funds can be distributed. Under state guidelines, the program uses the Federal Cost of Attendance method to ensure that a student's total financial aid package does not exceed the overall cost of attending their institution. For current dates and deadlines, see the official page.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: AR
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college
- Available to spouses and dependents of certain U.S. Armed Forces members, including DOD medical retirees, Medal of Honor, and Purple Heart recipients, as well as dependents of law enforcement or state personnel who suffered fatal injury or permanent disability.

## How to apply

Submit the program application along with documentation verifying the qualifying service and relationship to the service member or officer.

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