SCHOLARSHIPS & SERVICE AWARDS

Overview

AGS works to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of older Arkansans. This includes bridging research and practice in the field of aging, with an emphasis on developing and supporting tomorrow’s leaders. We help accomplish this by awarding academic scholarships and awards for outstanding service.

AGS Academic Scholarships

AGS offers financial assistance scholarships for full-time or part-time students who live or work in Arkansas and are: seeking gerontology-related careers or are currently working in the field of aging and would like to increase their skills through an undergraduate, graduate, or a certificate program. Program examples include RN, LPN, CNA, therapy services, social work, counseling, nursing administration, health educators, and other gerontology-related fields.

DEADLINE FOR 2025 APPLICATIONS

April 5, 2025, 5 P.M.

Applications must be submitted within the designated timeline and include the following documents: 

  • A completed application form (click here)

  • A comprehensive essay (defined in the application form)

  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance at an accredited university or certificate program (prior to the release of funds)

  • Two letters of recommendation, including one academic and one personal letter of recommendation. (Note: If this is the first educational program to be entered after a substantial time period, a letter of recommendation from an employer will be accepted in lieu of the academic reference.)
    Finalists will be interviewed by the scholarship committee prior to the selection of the receipt(s) of the scholarship. Scholarships range from $500 to $2000 and will be made directly to the Registrar's Office of the university, college or certificate program. 

  • The scholarship committee chair will present the scholarship award at the 2023 AGS Spring Forum. The recipient will be required to attend the Forum held to accept their scholarship.

Scholarships to Attend AGS Conferences and Forums

Funding is also available to students and others who might not otherwise be able to pay registration fees for AGS conferences. For more information, contact AGS.