Arkansas Tech University International Excellence Scholarship is an award of $4,500 per semester for up to eight semesters or until the completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. This scholarship must be used on the main campus in Russellville. Scholarships are awarded for consecutive fall and spring terms only and do not cover summer terms.Â
Application Deadline: March 31 for Fall semester; September 30 for Spring semester
Tell Me About The Award:
The Arkansas Tech University International Excellence Scholarship is an undergraduate scholarship opportunity for international students graduating from high school and planning to study in the United States.
The scholarship provides up to US$36,000 over four years, distributed at US$4,500 per semester for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters, or until completion of an undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.
The scholarship must be used on the main campus in Russellville and does not cover summer terms.
Which Fields are Eligible?
The source does not specify particular fields of study. It states that the scholarship is for undergraduate students and that Arkansas Tech University offers a range of degree programmes.
Type:
Undergraduate International Scholarship
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.25.
- Be an international student.
- Be willing to live on campus during their undergraduate studies.
- Submit a complete scholarship application file.
A completed scholarship application file includes:
- Application for international undergraduate admission.
- Scholarship application.
- Current high school transcript showing GPA.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Depending on the applicant’s country of origin, the scholarship may be taxable.
How Are Applicants Selected?
The source states that all first-time student academic scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
Scholarship awards are also subject to the availability of funds.
The source does not provide additional details about the selection criteria.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The scholarship is available to international students and the source states all countries.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas, USA.
The International Excellence Scholarship must be used on the main campus in Russellville.
How Many Awards?
The source does not specify the number of scholarships available.
What Is the Benefit of the Award?
Recipients of the International Excellence Scholarship receive:
- US$4,500 per semester
- Up to 8 semesters
- Up to US$36,000 total
- Funding for consecutive fall and spring terms.
The scholarship does not cover summer terms.
How Long Will the Award Last?
The scholarship can be awarded for up to four years, or eight semesters, or until the student completes their undergraduate degree, whichever comes first.
For renewal, students must meet the required enrollment, credit-hour and GPA requirements.
Scholarship Renewal Requirements
Students must maintain the stated academic requirements to continue receiving the scholarship.
For subsequent semesters, recipients must:
- Enroll in 15 hours each semester.
- Complete 30 hours each academic year during fall/spring.
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.
Additional freshman-year requirements apply, including completing the required number of credit hours and maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
How to Apply:
Applicants should:
- Apply for international undergraduate admission.
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Submit a current high school transcript showing GPA.
- Submit two letters of recommendation.
- Ensure the complete scholarship file is received by the International Student Services office by the applicable deadline.
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester: March 31
- Spring semester: September 30
