Eligibility

1. Who Can Apply

The TXK Pro Skilled Trades Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the Texarkana, Texas area who are preparing to continue their education or training in a skilled trade.

Applicants should be students who are motivated to learn, ready to work hard, and interested in building a career through hands-on technical training.

2. Location & School Requirements

Applicants must be graduating from a high school in the Texarkana area or a nearby surrounding community.

Eligible students may attend:

• Public high schools

• Private high schools

• Charter schools

• Accredited homeschool programs

Students should live in or have a strong connection to the Texarkana, Texas area.

3. Eligible Career Fields

This scholarship is intended for students pursuing skilled trades and technical career paths, including but not limited to:

• Plumbing

• Electrical work

• HVAC

• Construction

• Industrial maintenance

• Welding

• Carpentry

• Mechanical trades

• Other approved trade or technical programs

The applicant’s chosen field should lead to practical workforce skills, certifications, licenses, or career-ready training.

4. Education & Program Requirements

Applicants must plan to enroll in a local accredited trade school, technical program, community college, certificate program, apprenticeship-related training, or workforce development program.

Examples of eligible expenses include tuition, tools, books, safety gear, uniforms, certification costs, and required program fees.

Students may apply if they have already been accepted, have applied, or are actively planning to apply to an eligible program.

5. What TXK Pro Looks For

TXK Pro is looking for students who show strong potential, not perfect résumés. Ideal applicants demonstrate:

• Work ethic and dependability

• Genuine interest in skilled trades

• Hands-on ability or willingness to learn

• Career focus and personal motivation

• Community pride

• Financial need or barriers to training, when applicable

Applicants may strengthen their submission with CTE coursework, trade-related experience, part-time jobs, apprenticeships, personal projects, community service, or a strong recommendation from a teacher, employer, coach, or mentor.