Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program - For High School Students

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program (High School Students)

The Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship helps Kentucky high school students pay for dual credit courses that are part of an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway.


Program Overview

  • Supports students enrolled in CTE pathway coursework approved by the Kentucky Department of Education
  • Helps cover the cost of dual credit courses taken while still in high school

Award Limits

  • The scholarship covers up to two (2) approved CTE dual credit courses per school year

How to Apply

You do not apply directly. Instead, the process works as follows:

  1. Your participating Kentucky high school submits your enrollment information to KHEAA
  2. KHEAA creates a scholarship link in your MyKHEAA account
  3. You complete the required information through your account

Awarding Process

  • Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Awards are based on the date you submit your required information
  • You can check your scholarship status in MyKHEAA

How Funds Are Applied

  • If awarded, funds are sent directly to the college
  • The scholarship is then applied to your student account

Additional Information

For more details, visit the Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship or contact KHEAA.

(Financial Aid > Grants and Scholarships)