Arkansas lottery continues to fund scholarships

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Mega-Millions Jackpot drawing this week has grown to one of the top 10 largest amounts in ASL history. In addition to the upcoming drawing, the deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship has been set for next month. Lottery Director Bishop Woosley announced details about the drawing and scholarship opportunities. Tickets for the mega-millions prize can be purchased until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday night.

Listen:


right-click to download mp3

Since 2009, The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has provided more than $965 million for the academic support of 542,307 Natural-state residents who were in pursuit of higher education. Woosley says the deadline for the next round of scholarships is set for early next month.

Listen:


right-click to download mp3

In order to be eligible to apply an Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, residents must meet certain criteria. Woosley says the requirements have recently been simplified for applicants.

Listen:


right-click to download mp3

The Arkansas Scholarship lottery has also been paying the taxes on certain prizes and the prize stated will also be the prize awarded. Residents will have an opportunity to win prizes with the new “Family of Games” feature that launches this week.

Listen:


right-click to download mp3

For scholarship information, visit ADHE.edu or myarkansaslottery.com

WebReadyTM Powered by WireReady® NSI