Financial Aid

Scholarships and Grants

Financial Aid

Academic Scholarships

All admitted first-time freshman students will be evaluated for a scholarship, which is based on your weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA (no test score required).

*Non-U.S. citizens and international students are not eligible for admissions academic scholarships.

Foundation Scholarships

The Henderson State University Foundation offers scholarships that may be applied for annually. These scholarships are made possible by contributions from private donors, alumni, faculty, staff, campus organizations and corporations. Learn more at hsu.edu/foundationscholarships.

Performance Scholarships

Music

All Henderson State University students (music majors and non-music majors) are eligible for talent-based, performance scholarships. If you are interested in auditioning for a scholarship, please visit the links below for more information.

Athletics

Henderson State University offers performance-based athletic scholarships awarded at the discretion of each sport’s coaching staff. Scholarship amounts vary and are determined by individual coaches based on athletic ability, team needs, and overall program guidelines.

Army ROTC Scholarships

Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) provides various scholarships based on a student's merit and grades. The Army ROTC enables students to enroll in elective leadership and military courses at Henderson State University, in addition to their required courses. Learn more at hsu.edu/rotcscholarships.

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to Arkansas residents pursuing higher education. The scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether they are just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college.

Federal Grants

Other Sources of Financial Aid