Scholarships
Jefferson Community and Technical College is proud to offer a variety of scholarships thanks to the generosity of the college, businesses, donors, and foundation organizations.
Here at Jefferson, we value education and want all students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunities that are available to them.
To apply for Jefferson scholarships, only ONE online application is needed to match you to scholarships that you are eligible for! The scholarship application has two parts: (1) KCTCS General Application and (2) Jefferson Conditional Application.
Priority submission dates for Fall 2025/Spring 2026:
- High School Students - February 1, 2025
- Current Jefferson Students - March 1, 2025
Applications received after the priority due dates will be considered if funding is available.
To qualify for most scholarships, please complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. If a scholarship says that financial need is considered, then scholarship applicants must complete the FAFSA application.
If you have questions, please contact Financial Aid at jf-scholarships@kctcs.edu.
Important tips before you begin:
- The Jefferson Scholarship Application works best in the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge. We recommend that you use a laptop/desktop computer.
- Admission to Jefferson is required to complete the Jefferson Scholarship Application.
- Once in the Jefferson Scholarship Application, go to the “Applicants and Administrators” tab. Sign in using your KCTCS username and password. Remember to include @kctcs.edu (For example, Jboe0001@kctcs.edu).
- If you need help with your login information, please contact the Go KCTCS! Student Service Center or call (855) 246-5282.
Available Scholarships
Please read each scholarship description carefully.
- Robert "Bobby" Baumgardner Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
- Barbara Plum Memorial Scholarship
- Norton Healthcare Scholarship
- Anne Biven Nursing Textbook Fund
- Elizabeth Browning Adams Memorial Scholarship
- Mimi's Hope Scholarship
- Gerald W. Stith Scholarship by Opal's Dream Foundation
- Mary Frances Opatken Gregory Scholarship
- N.O. Kimbler Scholarship
- Phyllis Krantz Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. David Driscoll Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. Alice Howry James Memorial Scholarship
- Steinberg Family Scholarship
- John T. Smith Scholarship
- T. Steve Yeager Scholarship for Academic Excellence
- Philip Morris Career Scholarship
- Pat Drago Memorial Scholarship
- Highland Women's Club Scholarship
- Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship
- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Tuition Scholarship
- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Academic Assistance Scholarship
- Jefferson Jubilee Scholarship
- Ayden Finley Altman Welding Dreams Scholarship
- Brian Jennemann Memorial Scholarship
- Chase Bank Scholarship
- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Tuition Scholarship
- Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship
- George and Mary Lee Fischer Scholarship
- Jeff Roederer Memorial Construction Scholarship
- Jefferson Jubilee Scholarship
- KCTCS Commonwealth Scholarship
- Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship
- Lubrizol Foundation Scholarship
- PNC Bank Scholarship
- PNC Bank Textbook Fund
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.
If you have questions, please email jf-evolve502@kctcs.edu.
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 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. That’s up to 30 credit hours of free tuition!
To apply or learn more, visit Jump-Start.
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.
If you have questions, please email jf-workready@kctcs.edu.
Important Scholarship Information
- Jefferson Scholarship application will open in November with priority due dates posted on this website. Students who apply after the priority due dates will be reviewed based on funding availability. Students MUST have the scholarship application and the FAFSA (for Fall/Spring of the next academic year) submitted by the priority due dates 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.
- Scholarships that cover tuition will be adjusted based on the number of credit hours students are enrolled. Courses that are not at Jefferson will not be covered which includes online courses. Students must maintain the minimum eligibility criteria for the scholarship for 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.
