Scholarships

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship

Eligibility: Kentucky residents pursuing certificates or diplomas in high-demand fields at participating institutions.
Benefits: Covers tuition for approved programs in sectors like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and IT.

KHEAA administers many of Kentucky’s financial aid programs. We gratefully acknowledge the Kentucky Lottery for its support and commitment to Kentucky students. Lottery proceeds fund millions annually in student financial aid awards, including the state’s need-based grant programs, the merit-based Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program, the Work Ready Kentucky program, the KY National Guard Tuition Award, and the KHEAA Teacher Scholarship.