Non-Traditional Student Scholarship

The Off-Campus Student Services Non-Traditional Student Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate non-traditional student with demonstrated financial need and a sincere commitment to completing their first degree. The Off-Campus Student Services Non-Traditional Student Scholarship will accept applications that meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Arkansas resident
  • Identify as a non-traditional student, either as age 25 or older, married, divorced, separated, or widowed
  • Must be sophomore, junior, or senior in the Fall 2025 semester
  • Enrolled full time and in good academic standing
  • Cannot be a full-time University of Arkansas employee
  • Demonstrated high financial need

Award
Varies
Deadline
02/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe a few challenges and successes you’ve experienced as a non-traditional student.
  2. As a student at the University of Arkansas, how have you found belonging, and how have you contributed to someone else’s sense of belonging? What have you learned about community along the way?