Scholarship Application Process

Kids’ Chance of Arkansas is a program designed to provide scholarships to dependent children of workers who have been killed or become permanently and totally disabled from a compensable Arkansas workers’ compensation injury or accident. The injury or death of the parent must have resulted in a decrease in family earnings, which creates an impediment to the continuation of the applicant’s education.

• Be unmarried and at least 16 years of age and no older than 25 years of age at the time of application
• Demonstrate good academic achievement and aptitude
• Be a current full-time student in a post-secondary educational program or have applied for entrance as a full-time student

High school graduates: High School transcript with ACT scores.

College Freshmen: Submit a transcript verifying grades for the Fall term.

All Other Applicants: Submit full post-secondary career transcripts that include the Fall term grades.

Note: If the transcript is being mailed directly by the school, the transcript must be received by the application deadline of June 1st. Official transcripts are not required; photocopies of transcripts are acceptable.

Narrative: Submit typed, double-spaced narrative, not exceeding two pages, describing 1) the circumstances of the work-related injury/death of their parent/guardian; 2) academic and career aspirations; and, 3) biggest challenge in attending college and plans to overcome it.

Written Recommendation/Character Reference: Submit a written recommendation/character reference from a supervisor, coworker, community leader, teacher, or counselor.

Photograph: For promotional and advertising purposes.

Place all of the above materials in the same 9″ x 12″ (or larger) envelope and mail to the address below. It is recommended that the application be sent by registered or certified mail.

Kids’ Chance of Arkansas Scholarship Board
P. O. Box 250249
Little Rock, AR 72225-0249
Toll-Free Telephone Number: 1-866-880-8444