Small Town & Rural Students

Accelerate Student Achievement Program

ASAP supports first generation and Pell-eligible students coming from rural counties in Arkansas. Accepted students attend a bridge program and receive a scholarship.

Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship Program

The university provides financial support for students transitioning from a University of Arkansas System two-year institution to the University of Arkansas Fayetteville.

College Access Initiative

The College Access Initiative provides outreach on college readiness to underserved Arkansas students by delivering workshops and trainings to students and their families.

Arkansas Reads

The Arkansas Reads Program partners with elementary schools in the Arkansas Delta to build their library collections and encourage reading among rural students.

Celebrating Discovery

The Celebrating Discovery Program connects current University of Arkansas students with high schoolers to share experiences and insights about college, research, and educational opportunities.