Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program for College Students
The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship (WRKS) helps eligible students pay tuition for approved workforce-focused academic programs that lead to high-demand careers in Kentucky.
Eligible Programs
The scholarship may be used for approved:
- Certificates
- Diplomas
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees
Eligible fields include:
- Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP)
- Construction
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing and Logistics
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Studies
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, students must:
The scholarship may be awarded in addition to other grants, scholarships, and loans. However, the total amount of financial aid received cannot exceed your Cost of Attendance (COA).
Award Amount
The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship covers the remaining eligible tuition and fees after federal and state grants and scholarships have been applied.
Award amounts are subject to the following limits:
- The scholarship amount is calculated by subtracting federal and state grants and scholarships from the student's assessed tuition and fees.
- The maximum award cannot exceed the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) in-state tuition and fee rate.
- Fee coverage is limited to $400 per year.
Refund Policy
The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship will not exceed your outstanding balance.
Because the award only covers eligible remaining charges, Work Ready Scholarship funds are not refundable to students.
How to Apply
- The Work Ready Scholarship application opens each year on May 1.
- Applications remain open until available funding is exhausted.
- Students can apply by signing in to their KHEAA account and completing the scholarship application.
Additional Information
For more information about eligibility, application procedures, and program requirements, review the Work Ready Scholarship FAQs and the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship webpage.
If you have additional questions, contact the campus Work Ready representative.
(Financial Aid > Grants and Scholarships)