What scholarships do you offer and how do I apply?

KCTCS Scholarships

KCTCS offers a number of scholarships, both academic-based and need-based that you are not required to pay back. For a list of KCTCS scholarships, visit the Two-Year Public Colleges Scholarship guide. Each year, a number of individuals, organizations, and companies make funding available for scholarships to various KCTCS colleges. The amount and criteria for these awards will vary. These scholarships are advertised on college websites when available, and eligible students may apply at that time. Please select your home college for additional information regarding Scholarship Opportunities.

• For students interested in more information and the application for the Xometry Scholarship, visit the Xometry Scholarship Opportunity webpage.

External or Third-Party Scholarships

In addition to the scholarship opportunities we offer, you may also want to explore external or third-party scholarship sources. To search for additional state scholarship opportunities (offered by KHEAA) available by the institution as well as criteria for the student to meet, please visit the KHEAA website.

BCTC-Specific Scholarships

You may review information on our Scholarships webpage. When you submit a scholarship application, you are applying for all available BCTC Scholarships.

What types of scholarships are available at BCTC and how do I apply?

• Each year BCTC offers and awards numerous academic scholarships to eligible students who apply. Scholarship funds are limited and awarded for the entire academic year.
• To review a general list of scholarships and the steps to apply, please visit our Scholarships webpage

I cannot submit the application or upload documents. What should I do?

• If student has a technical/computer issues with submitting the application, they should contact the BCTC scholarship staff at BL-Scholarship@kctcs.edu. For technical support, contact the IT Help Desk at 859-246-4600 or online at the Technical Support page.

I do not have electronic copies of my documentation to upload to my scholarship application. What should I do?

• Student may submit the documentation to the Financial Aid Office, Newtown Pike Campus - The Den 110. It is strongly advised that student place their BCTC Student ID on all documents that need to be submitted/uploaded to their scholarship application.

When is the deadline for the scholarship application?

• The priority deadline is February 1^st – student must have a completed scholarship application including documentation- submitted by February 1 previous to the fall semester to be considered a priority applicant. Applications will be accepted after February 1 for remaining scholarships available.

How will I be notified about status of my scholarship application?

• Only students that will be receiving scholarships are contacted. If student did not receive a scholarship award notice from the Financial Aid Office, they have not been awarded. A denial letter will not be sent because application will remain active for the academic year.

Do I have to reapply for scholarships each year?

• Yes - all students, including previous year scholarship recipients, must submit a scholarship application each academic year to receive a BCTC scholarship.

How do I return my Scholarship Acceptance Form and Thank You Letter?

• Submit via e-mail to Bl-Scholasrship@kctcs.edu.
• Submit via postal mail to:
  • Bluegrass Community and Technical College,
    Advancement Office / Administration Bldg.
    500 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40508
• Submit in person at:
  • BCTC Newtown Campus
    500 Newtown Pike, The Den - 110
    Lexington, KY 40508

Are there other scholarship opportunities outside of what BCTC offers?

• Yes, there are many websites available to students with useful scholarship information. Visit the following websites to search for scholarship opportunities:
  • Fast Web
  • FinAid Scholarships
  • Sallie Mae
  • Federal Student Aid
  • Go Higher KY

(Financial Aid > Grants and Scholarships)