Our next class begins April 2010.
Applicant interviews will begin in January 2010.

We are currently accepting applications
on a first come first served basis. 
Please submit your application as early as possible. 

For any admissions questions, please call
Jamie Gantt at
Cell:  (803) 465-3265 / 803-832-4879
Toll Free 1-866-737-7292
or email your request to
ganttj@tag.scmd.state.sc.us .

  You may download an application at the following link:

STUDENT APPLICATION

Please, mail your application to:

SC Youth Challenge Academy 
ATTN:  Admissions
PO Box 2808
West Columbia, SC 29171

or Fax to (803) 832-4880

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY:

An applicant must be a citizen of SC and a legal resident of the United States or have a TAX ID# and Birth Certificate.
Entrance is open to both male and female, 16 - 19.5 years old.
Applicant's may be a high school dropout or a student who is academically at-risk.
Unemployed or Underemployed
Drug Free (ALL CADETS WILL BE TESTED)
An applicant may not be under indictment, convicted of a felony offense or be court ordered to attend our program.
Each applicant must be physically and mentally capable of completing the Academy
Applicant's must volunteer to participate in the program.
 

Equal Opportunity:
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program, does not exclude any person based upon race, color, national origin, gender or religion.