The Arkansas Teacher Corps accepts applications between August and March every year. Applications are reviewed after three separate deadlines, and qualifying candidates will be invited to an final interview, consisting of a sample lesson, group discussion, writing , and an individual conversation with ATC staff.

Deadlines for 2026 Fellowship Applications

• Expedited Decision – November 2, 2025
• Early Decision – January 11, 2026
• Regular Decision – March 1, 2026

Expedited Decision

• Application Deadline: Nov 2
• Final Interviews: Nov 24-26
• Notification of Decision: Dec 11
• Deadline to Accept Offer: Dec 18

Early Decision

• Application Deadline: Jan 11
• Final Interviews: Feb 5-7
• Notification of Decision: Feb 19
• Deadline to Accept Offer: Feb 26

Regular Decision

• Application Deadline: March 1
• Final Interviews: March 19-20, 23-24
• Notification of Decision: April 3
• Deadline to Accept Offer: April 9