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Page states students must apply at least 30 days prior to program enrollment (a rolling, enrollment-relative rule) rather than a fixed annual date; no specific date matching the stored 2026-08-01 deadline was found.
"Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship is sponsored by Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). This scholarship, funded by lottery revenue, is for workforce training (credit-bearing or professional skills training) in designated high-demand areas, including advanced manufacturing. This could support individuals seeking training in precision machining.
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ADHE Scholarship Application Management System - Scholarship - AWC Arkansas Workforce Challenge | AWC The following information is intended as a general overview of the program for those applying, or who are considering applying, for the scholarship and is not intended to be a comprehensive compilation of program requirements. For complete information, please refer to the program’s rules and regulations.
The purpose of the scholarship is for workforce training in high-demand areas of healthcare, information technology, and industry. Classes are not limited to credit-bearing programs. Non-credit, workforce-training classes that fit into the three above categories may also qualify.
Must be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency Student cannot be a current recipient of the Academic Challenge Scholarship Be accepted for admission into an approved program as defined by ADHE View the degree list on the Arkansas Workforce Challenge webpage . Students must apply at least 30 days prior to enrollment in an eligible program.
Every person who has graduated from an Arkansas high school, Arkansas home school or GED program, or anyone who has a high school diploma or GED earned from another state and has lived in Arkansas for the last year. Students must enroll in a high demand area of study in the programs of Information Technology, Healthcare, and Industry. Programs are not restricted for credit bearing classes.
Non-credit, workforce-training classes that fit into the three above categories may also qualify. A listing of programs is available on the ADHE website: Arkansas Workforce Challenge . Students are not eligible for both Academic Challenge and Workforce Challenge.
Important Note: The following information is intended as a general overview of the program for those applying, or who are considering applying, for the scholarship and is not intended to be a comprehensive compilation of program requirements. For complete information, please refer to the program’s rules and regulations.
The Workforce Challenge Scholarship was created in the 2017 legislative session and is funded by lottery revenue. The purpose of the scholarship is for workforce training in high-demand areas of healthcare, information technology, and industry. Classes are not limited to credit-bearing programs.
Non-credit, workforce-training classes that fit into the three above categories may also qualify. View the degree list on the Arkansas Workforce Challenge webpage . You can also visit Explore AR Careers to view eligible programs!
Basic Eligibility Criteria Be a high school graduate or received high school equivalency Not be a current recipient of the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship Be accepted for admission in a program of study at an approved institution of higher education that leads to an associate degree or a certificate program in one of the following high-demand fields: Continuing Eligibility Criteria This is a non-renewable grant.
Students who successfully complete their program of study will be allowed to reapply for the award in another eligible program. Students who receive funding from Workforce Challenge and do not successfully complete their program will be allowed to reapply one time. The Workforce Challenge Award will be the cost of a certificate program or program of study not to exceed $3,000.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Arkansas residents who are high school graduates or GED recipients, not current Academic Challenge Scholarship recipients, and accepted into approved healthcare, information technology, or industry training programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,000 per program. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship is funded by Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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