Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program - For College Students

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program - College Students

The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship (WRKS) helps eligible students pay tuition for career‑focused programs, including:

  • Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees

Eligible fields of study include:

  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing and Logistics
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Studies

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, you must:

  • Submit a FAFSA
  • Meet all additional program requirements

This scholarship may be awarded along with other grants, loans, and scholarships, but the total aid cannot exceed your cost of attendance.

Award Amount

  • The WRKS award covers the remaining tuition and fees after federal and state grants and scholarships are applied.
  • The maximum award cannot exceed the in‑state tuition and fees rate at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).
  • Fees are capped at $400 per year.

Refund Policy

  • The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship will not exceed your account balance.
  • No refunds are issued from WRKS funds.

How to Apply

  • The Work Ready Scholarship application opens May 1 and remains open until funds are no longer available.
  • Sign in to your KHEAA account to apply.

More Information and Support

For additional details:

(Financial Aid > Grants and Scholarships)

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