Ecclesia Institutional Scholarships

The average student loan debt for an Ecclesia graduate is less than $10,000, which is a huge savings compared to the almost $27,000 statewide average. To help students graduate with minimal debt, we provide the following internal scholarships:

Our Academic Scholarships are awarded based on both your GPA and ACT Score at the time of decision. Award amounts range from $1,500 to $3,500 per academic year. These scholarships are renewable at the completion of each spring term and based upon the final GPA.

President’s Award: $3,500
Aspire Award: $3,000
Dean’s Award: $2,500
Promise Award: $1,500

Renewal

  • Maintain minimum 3.0 GPA from previous academic year

CLS is awarded to new students based on their demonstrated Christian Leadership. For on-campus students, the award is $1,000 per academic year. Each year, a maximum of ten entering students will be awarded. You must first be accepted to be eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship’s priority deadline is June 1.

Amount

  • Up to $1,000 per year

Eligibility

  • Candidates are evaluated on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, Christian leadership, and financial need

This scholarship is awarded based on hours worked, and students must incorporate their work into their college learning experience. New students begin at Arkansas’ minimum wage and have the opportunity to advance. Every semester, freshmen will work 180 hours. Non-freshmen with WLS Office approval can work 90-300 hours per semester. Students are responsible to perform required work learning hours.

Amount

  • $3,960 per year (with completed work hours)

The scholarship award is based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funding. Priority is given to those students who are interested in full-time vocational ministry.

Amount

  • Up to $1000 per year

Athletics and music performance scholarships are limited. Department heads or coaching staff choose reward amounts. Athletic department scholarships are based on athletic performance. Tryouts are required.

Amount

  • Varies by program

State Scholarships

This information is meant to give scholarship applicants a general understanding of the program, not a complete list of requirements. The program’s rules can be viewed on the ADHE’s website.

Amounts

  • $1,000 freshman year
  • $4,000 sophomore year
  • $4,000 junior year
  • $5,000 senior year

Eligibility

  • Be an Arkansas resident
  • Be accepted for admission at
  • Score a 19+ on the ACT (or equivalent score on an equivalent test)
  • Enroll full-time each fall and spring semester (12 hours the fall semester immediately following high school graduation)

Application

Renewal

  • Maintain a 2.5 GPA
  • Complete 27 hours in your first academic year and 30 hours each year thereafter
  • Be continuously enrolled
  • Renewable for up to eight semesters

This information is meant to give scholarship applicants a general understanding of the program, not a complete list of requirements. The program’s rules can be viewed on the ADHE’s website.

Amounts

  • $9,000 freshman year
  • $6,000 sophomore year
  • $6,000 junior year
  • $5,000 senior year

Eligibility

  • Be an Arkansas resident
  • Be accepted for admission at
  • Have a composite score or superscore of 32 on a single ACT OR a combined math and critical reasoning score of 1410 on a single SAT; AND
  • Have a 3.5 academic grade point average OR selection as a National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist

Application

Renewal

  • Student must maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the end of each academic year
  • Student must complete 27 semester credit hours during the first academic year and 30 semester credit hours per year thereafter.

Check to see if there are any scholarship programs available in your state. Transferring a state scholarship to a college outside of the state can be tricky, as this is usually determined by the individual state’s terms and guidelines. You’ll need to contact the state agency or department that is responsible for awarding the scholarship to find out if transferring the scholarship is possible. That said, it is possible to transfer some scholarships, so it’s worth looking into. Good luck with your college search!

Federal Grants

An summary of the grant is provided in the information below. Visit studentaid.gov for comprehensive information.

Amounts

  • Up to $7,395

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Demonstrate financial need via the FAFSA

Application

  • Complete the FAFSA form (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).

Renewal

  • Every year, you must reapply by completing the FAFSA form. (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).

An summary of the grant is provided in the information below. Visit studentaid.gov for comprehensive information.

Amounts

  • Up to $3,000 (funds are limited)

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
  • Demonstrate financial need via the FAFSA

Application

  • Complete the FAFSA form (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).

Renewal

  • Every year, you must reapply by completing the FAFSA form. (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).