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 Apply for Scholarships*

*The scholarship application is currently closed. It will reopen on January 1, 2024.

For more information or if you have questions contact Financial Aid at jf-scholarships@kctcs.edu.

Please read each scholarship description carefully.

Available Scholarships

The Evolve502 Scholarship will give every eligible JCPS graduate the opportunity for a tuition-free, two-year college degree, certificate, or training. With this incredible opportunity, open the doors to Jefferson and start your educational journey now!

To apply or learn more, visit the Evolve502 website.

The Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship is available to students in eligible programs for up to four semesters who meet the following criteria:

  • Kentucky residents
  • Those with a high school diploma or students working on their GED.
  • Anyone without an associate degree or higher.

Visit Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship to learn more and how to apply.

Thinking about starting college or going back to complete a degree? Jefferson Community and Technical College wants to help new students ages 21 or older jump-start their education and cover tuition for the upcoming Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. That’s up to 30 credit hours of free tuition!

To apply or learn more, visit Jump-Start. 

  • Jefferson Foundation/Gift and KCTCS Scholarship application will open in January and close in March with dates posted on this website.  Students MUST have the scholarship application, all attachments, and the FAFSA (for Fall/Spring of the next academic year) submitted by the deadline to be considered for scholarships.
  • The Jefferson Scholarship Committee will meet in May to decide who will receive scholarships for the following Fall/Spring academic year. Awards will be posted, and notices will be sent to students by early July. 
  • Fall and Spring scholarships will be adjusted based on the number of credit hours students are enrolled.  The student must maintain the minimum eligibility criteria for the scholarship in each Fall and Spring semester to receive the scholarship.  
  • Failing to maintain the eligibility criteria of a scholarship will result in the scholarship being cancelled and given to another student. 
  • Jefferson Financial Aid Office will check for eligibility criteria and enrollment AFTER Fall or Spring census date.  If a student is not meeting the eligibility criteria of the scholarship or is not enrolled by the census date, the scholarship will be cancelled and given to another student.
  • Scholarships should disburse with Jefferson Financial Aid’s first disbursement date for Fall and Spring semesters. 
  • Scholarships can only be used at Jefferson Community and Technical College and are not transferable to any other college. 

How to Title the Scholarship Essay

Student First and Last Name

Student ID Number 00________

Scholarship Name

Scholarships with Essay Requirements:

Dr. David Driscoll Memorial Scholarship

  • Applicants must submit an essay explaining their History-related career goals.
  • NOTE: Only intended for students who are interested in majoring in a History related field.

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Academic Assistance Scholarship

  • Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing their need.
  • NOTE: Parent or grandparent must be a full-time JCTC employee or retiree.

George and Mary Lee Fischer Scholarship

Applicants must submit a 500-1000 word essay that provides:

  • A description of educational and career goals.
  • How this scholarship would help in their educational journey.
  • A description of financial need.

Gerald W. Stith Scholarship by Opal's Dream Foundation

  • Why the applicant chose their field of study.
  • A description of their career goals.
  • How this scholarship would help their educational journey.
  • A description of financial need.

Jefferson Jubilee Scholarship

Open to students enrolled in any area of study on any campus that have achieved and maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit a 500 word essay that addresses these four areas:

  1. Current area of study. 
  2. Explanation of education and career goals.
  3. Description of financial need.
  4. How this scholarship would help you personally.

Preference will be given to students not eligible for other financial assistance; however, all students meeting the criteria are encouraged to apply. Financial need considered.

Mary Frances Opatken Gregory Scholarship

  • Applicants are required to submit an essay describing their education/career goals and how this scholarship could assist in reaching these goals.

Mimi's Hope Scholarship

Applicants must submit a statement (essay) for review that provides the following:

  • Why the applicant chose their field of study.
  • A description of their career goals.
  • How this scholarship would help in their educational journey.
  • A description of their financial need.

Visit the Learning Commons Tutoring Center for help writing your essay. 

Scholarship Attachments 

Highland Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship

  • Must submit a copy of the most recent year's tax filings.
  • NOTE: Single parent only and must have file taxes Head of Household.

Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship

  • A pre-written thank you letter must be submitted with this application addressed to the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

Mimi's Hope Scholarship

  • Must submit a copy of the most recent year's tax filings.
  • NOTE: Must be single parents with dependents.

Phyllis Krantz Memorial Scholarship

  • Fine Arts majors only.
  • An Art Portfolio must be submitted to: Barry Motes - Department Head Fine Art Barry.Motes@kctcs.edu

Mary Frances Opatken Gregory Scholarship

  • Must submit a copy of the most recent year's tax filings claiming dependent.