§ 6-82-304 - Administration -- Authority of department. - Arkansas Statutes

6-82-304. Administration -- Authority of department.

The Department of Higher Education shall administer the Arkansas Governor's Scholars Program and shall have the following authority and responsibility with respect to the program to:

(1) Prepare application forms or such other forms as the department shall deem necessary to properly administer and carry out the purposes of this subchapter;

(2) Establish and consult as necessary with an advisory committee representing the public and private sectors of postsecondary education and secondary schools in determining guidelines and regulations for the administration of this program;

(3) Select recipients of scholarships awarded pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter;

(4) Establish the procedures for payment of scholarships to recipients;

(5) Set a termination date for the acceptance of applications;

(6) Review and evaluate the operation of the program with regard to eligibility criteria and size of the scholarship award to ensure that the program's operation meets the intent of this legislation; and

(7) Determine the necessary procedures for the awarding of scholarships if the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available funds or available awards.