(1) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Academic ability” means the intellectual standing of a student. In determining superior academic ability, the Division of Higher Education shall examine the student's high school records, competitive examination scores, and demonstrated leadership capabilities;(2) “Approved institution” means a state-supported institution of higher education or private college or university:(A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in professional programs not offered in the state under the Arkansas Health Education Grant Program;(B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and(C) Which subscribes to the principle of academic freedom;(3) “Competitive examination” means a standardized examination measuring achievement which is administered annually on a specified date and at a specified location and which is announced publicly;(4) “Eligible student” means a legal resident of the State of Arkansas as defined by the Division of Higher Education who:(A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student; (B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and(C) Graduates from a high school in this state;(5) “Exemplary academic achievement” means exemplary performance achieved by a student, as determined by the division, based on one (1) or more of the following:(A) SAT, CLT, or ACT score; (B) High school grade point average;(C) High school rank upon graduation;(D) Associate degree upon graduation from high school; and(E) Being a recipient of a diploma of distinction;(6) (A) “Extraordinary academic ability” means:(i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204, of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and(ii) For a student graduating from high school, an achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.(B) The ACT superscores and SAT scores shall be earned by February 28 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the division for a scholarship award;(7) “Full-time student” means a legal resident of Arkansas who is in attendance at an approved institution and who is enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours the first semester and fifteen (15) hours thereafter, or other reasonable academic equivalent as defined by the division;(8) “Scholarship” means an award to an eligible student for matriculation in an approved institution in the State of Arkansas; and(9) “Undergraduate student” means an individual who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational program which leads to or is directly creditable toward the individual's first baccalaureate degree.
(1) “Academic ability” means the intellectual standing of a student. In determining superior academic ability, the Division of Higher Education shall examine the student's high school records, competitive examination scores, and demonstrated leadership capabilities;
(2) “Approved institution” means a state-supported institution of higher education or private college or university:(A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in professional programs not offered in the state under the Arkansas Health Education Grant Program;(B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and(C) Which subscribes to the principle of academic freedom;
(A) Which is dedicated to educational purposes, located in Arkansas, or located out of state and educating Arkansas residents in professional programs not offered in the state under the Arkansas Health Education Grant Program;
(B) Which does not discriminate in the admission of students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; and
(C) Which subscribes to the principle of academic freedom;
(3) “Competitive examination” means a standardized examination measuring achievement which is administered annually on a specified date and at a specified location and which is announced publicly;
(4) “Eligible student” means a legal resident of the State of Arkansas as defined by the Division of Higher Education who:(A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student; (B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and(C) Graduates from a high school in this state;
(A) Is eligible for admission as a full-time student;
(B) Declares an intent to matriculate in an approved institution in Arkansas; and
(C) Graduates from a high school in this state;
(5) “Exemplary academic achievement” means exemplary performance achieved by a student, as determined by the division, based on one (1) or more of the following:(A) SAT, CLT, or ACT score; (B) High school grade point average;(C) High school rank upon graduation;(D) Associate degree upon graduation from high school; and(E) Being a recipient of a diploma of distinction;
(A) SAT, CLT, or ACT score;
(B) High school grade point average;
(C) High school rank upon graduation;
(D) Associate degree upon graduation from high school; and
(E) Being a recipient of a diploma of distinction;
(6) (A) “Extraordinary academic ability” means:(i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204, of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and(ii) For a student graduating from high school, an achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.(B) The ACT superscores and SAT scores shall be earned by February 28 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the division for a scholarship award;
(A) “Extraordinary academic ability” means:(i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204, of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and(ii) For a student graduating from high school, an achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.
(i) Achievement of a superscore, as defined by § 6-85-204, of 32 or above on the ACT or a score of 1410 or above on the SAT; and
(ii) For a student graduating from high school, an achievement of a high school grade point average of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.
(B) The ACT superscores and SAT scores shall be earned by February 28 prior to the application deadline in order for the scores to be considered by the division for a scholarship award;
(7) “Full-time student” means a legal resident of Arkansas who is in attendance at an approved institution and who is enrolled in at least twelve (12) credit hours the first semester and fifteen (15) hours thereafter, or other reasonable academic equivalent as defined by the division;
(8) “Scholarship” means an award to an eligible student for matriculation in an approved institution in the State of Arkansas; and
(9) “Undergraduate student” means an individual who is enrolled in a postsecondary educational program which leads to or is directly creditable toward the individual's first baccalaureate degree.