Arkansas Agriculture Scholarship Program

The 2023 application period is closed.

This scholarship is available for students enrolled in or entering an undergraduate degree program related to agriculture or entering a post-graduate degree program related to agriculture at an institution of higher education.

Recipients of the agriculture scholarship must agree to work full-time in Arkansas for at least two years upon graduation. Selections are based on academic achievement, character, leadership, career plans, and financial need. Questions regarding the scholarship program can be directed to Amy Lyman at amy.lyman@agriculture.arkansas.gov.

This scholarship program was established by Act 706 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly.

Arkansas Rural Veterinary Scholarship Program

The 2023 application period is closed.

This scholarship is available for students enrolled in or entering a post-graduate degree program in veterinary medicine at an institution of higher education.

Recipients of this scholarship must agree to work full-time upon graduation in rural Arkansas or for a licensed veterinary practice with at least 50 percent of the practice being food animals for one year for each year the scholarship is received. Selections are based on academic achievement, character, leadership, career plans, and financial need. Questions regarding the scholarship program can be directed to Amy Lyman at amy.lyman@agriculture.arkansas.gov.

This scholarship program was established by Act 706 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly.

Foresters for the Future Scholarship

The 2024 application period is open until June 14. Learn more and apply here.

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) are partnering to provide funding for incoming freshman pursuing a forestry degree at UAM’s College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to participate in paid internships with the Forestry Division.

For recipients, academic progress reports will be sent to the committee at the end of each semester. Grade point average and full-time enrollment status will be evaluated in the determination of continuing eligibility.

The scholarship program was established by Act 399 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly.