WHAT IS THE HEMPSTEAD GUARANTEE?
The Hempstead Guarantee is a scholarship that guarantees students first year of college
FREE at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana.
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
- Blevins
- Garrett Memorial
- Hope
- Spring Hill
HOW IT WORKS
- Earn at least 12 credit hours each semester with a combined 27 credit hours for students first year.
- Tuition, fees, and book rentals are included.
HOW TO APPLY
- Graduate from a high school in Hempstead County, Arkansas.
- Complete the UAHT application for admission by January 31.
- Complete the State of Arkansas Scholarship application at https://sams.adhe.edu/ by May 1.
- Complete the FAFSA application and submit all financial aid documents by May 31.
- Enroll in at least 12 credit hours for the fall semester by June 30.
BENEFITS
- Increase the college-going rate of Hempstead County High Schools.
- Develop a more educated workforce, making Hempstead County more economically competitive.
- Offer no-cost higher education/vocational training for graduating students.
- Provide the opportunity to earn the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.
- Deliver access to the Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
