Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

The Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship, administered by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, is designed for students enrolled in approved certificate programs. To qualify, applicants must pursue training in specific high-demand fields, which include Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care, Information Technology, Construction Trades, or Logistics and Distribution. The scholarship provides financial assistance up to $3,000 per academic year (or the cost of the program, whichever is less).

State financial aid regulations require that federal aid, which is determined by completing the FAFSA, must be applied to a student's account before state scholarship funds are distributed. Additionally, total financial aid packages are structured so that students cannot receive funding that exceeds their federal cost of attendance. Because deadlines and application windows can vary, students should see the official page for current dates to ensure they submit their materials on time.