Arkansas Department of Agriculture accepting scholarship applications

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting scholarship applications from students majoring in agriculture or an agriculture-related fields at several universities across Arkansas.

Those schools include Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas System, and Arkansas Tech University. Applications will be accepted through June 1, and can be found at bit.ly/DeptofAgScholarship.

“The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to provide funding to help deserving students further their education and prepare for potential careers in agriculture, our state’s largest industry,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “It is an exciting time to be involved in the agricultural industry and we wish to support students as they consider the many career options available in agriculture.”

Scholarship recipients may receive up to $5,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year. Funding for the scholarships comes from civil penalties collected by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

Recipients must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selections are based on academic achievements, character, leadership, career plans, and financial need.

Questions regarding the scholarship program can be directed to Amy Lyman at [email protected].