Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (formerly Military Dependents Scholarship)

Scholarship · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)

Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (formerly Military Dependents Scholarship). Non-cash: housing. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor

Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE)

Official link

https://sams.adhe.edu/scholarship/details/HEROES (sams.adhe.edu)

Amount

Non-cash: housing. Assistance for in-state tuition, on-campus housing, and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions (books/auto permit/utilities not covered); for military-dependent track, unpaid balance after 3 months DEA/Chapter 35 deduction may apply; up to 8 semesters (ADHE SAMS Heroes).

Status

Expected to Reopen — estimate. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around July 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

Deadline

July 1 annually

Who can apply

Students in Arkansas

Last checked

October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)

Last verified

2026-10-23

Who can apply

• Students in Arkansas

How to apply

Apply: Apply here. Read the rules on the official page first. In Next Scholar you can save this award, track the deadline, and keep your essays and documents for it in one place. Saving it here does not submit it.

Questions

Who sponsors Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (formerly Military Dependents Scholarship)?

Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). Official page: https://sams.adhe.edu/scholarship/details/HEROES

What is the amount for Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (formerly Military Dependents Scholarship)?

Non-cash: housing. Assistance for in-state tuition, on-campus housing, and mandatory fees at eligible Arkansas institutions (books/auto permit/utilities not covered); for military-dependent track, unpaid balance after 3 months DEA/Chapter 35 deduction may apply; up to 8 semesters (ADHE SAMS Heroes). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (formerly Military Dependents Scholarship)?

Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (ADHE): replaces Military Dependents / LEO Dependents scholarships. Assists with in-state tuition, housing, and mandatory fees for qualifying spouses/dependents of military heroes and certain public-safety personnel. Apply via ADHE SAMS; July 1 annual cycle noted on program materials. Official ADHE SAMS Heroes page.

What is the status of Arkansas Heroes Scholarship (formerly Military Dependents Scholarship)?

Expected to Reopen. Last cycle closed. Estimate based on the prior cycle: around July 2027. The official page has not posted the new date yet.

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