Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona’s 10 public community college districts are partnering to create the Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program. The scholarship will help Arizonans earn a credential or degree and build advanced skills that lead to jobs in high-wage, high-growth occupations.
The scholarship is currently available for Fall 2024 term only.
Meeting the Needs of the State’s Economy with Postsecondary Education
This scholarship aims to foster a skilled workforce tailored to the evolving demands of our state’s economy. The scholarship will incentivize Arizona students to pursue higher education and earn a credential, license, or degree, moving the state closer to reaching its Achieve60AZ education attainment goal. Governor Hobbs has allocated $4.5 million in federal funding to kick-start the scholarship, with the goal of the program continuing in the future with public or private funding.
Scholarships for Arizonans
The Arizona Community College Workforce Scholarship program is projected to serve as many as 10,000 Arizona students, including working adults looking to upskill and reskill, with $600 offered for part-time students and $1200 for full-time students.
A Focus on High-Wage, High-Growth Industries
The scholarship will focus on the following high-wage, high-growth sectors, with each community college focusing on the regional industries present in its local community:
- Advanced manufacturing, including semiconductors
- Aerospace/defense
- Construction/trades/HVAC
- Dental services
- Education and early education
- Healthcare
- Insurance appraisal
- IT/cybersecurity/broadband/data analytics
- Legal services
- Veterinary technology
These offerings also include clock hour and non-credit.
View a list of eligible programs online.
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