Nā Kula Alakaʻi Youth Challenge Academy

Change Your Future

The National Guard Youth Challenge Program's mission is to help 16-18-year-old high school dropouts by providing them with values, life skills, education, and self-discipline needed to become successful citizens.

Qualifications

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Phase 1: Meet & Greet

Attend an in-person or virtual Meet & Greet. Meet & Greet includes applicant interview and parent briefing. View the map.

Phase 2: Endurance Events

Uniform:

Plain white T-shirt
Plain black athletic shorts
Running shoes
Bottle of water
NO jewelry

Dates:

11/13/2026
12/11/2026

Phase 3: Selection Process

Your application will be reviewed by a board and you will receive an acceptance letter. (All potential candidates will be notified of acceptance and invited to the Scholarship Award Ceremony.

Phase 4: Scholarship Ceremony & Team Bonding Event

By invitation only.

Uniform:

Plain white T-shirt
Plain black athletic shorts
Running shoes
Bottle of water
NO jewelry