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.
- Ayden Finley Altman Welding Dreams Scholarship
- Brian Jennemann Memorial Scholarship
- Chase Bank Scholarship
- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Tuition Scholarship
- Gerald W. Stith Scholarship by Opal's Dream Foundation
- 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
- Norton Healthcare Scholarship
- PNC Bank Scholarship
- PNC Bank Textbook Fund
- George and Mary Lee Fischer Scholarship
- Anne Biven Nursing Textbook Fund
- Barbara Plum memorial Scholarship
- Bulleit Distilling Company Scholarship
- Chase Bank Scholarship
- Dr. David Driscoll Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Academic Assistance Scholarship
- Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Horvath Tuition Scholarship
- Dr. Alice Howry James Memorial Scholarship
- Elizabeth Browning Adams Memorial Scholarship
- Gerald W. Stith Scholarship by Opal's Dream Foundation
- Gerald and Virginia Riedling Scholarship
- Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship for students in Computerized Manufacturing and Machining Program
- George and Mary Lee Fischer Scholarship
- George W. Rapp Family Scholarship
- Highland Women’s Club Scholarship
- Jeff Roederer Memorial Construction Scholarship
- Jefferson Jubilee Scholarship
- Jefferson Merit Scholarship
- John T. Smith Scholarship
- KCTCS Commonwealth Scholarship
- KCTCS Presidential Scholarship
- Lubrizol Foundation Scholarship
- Mary Frances Opatken Gregory Scholarship
- Mimi's Hope Scholarship
- N.O. Kimbler Scholarship
- Norton Healthcare Scholarship
- Pat Dago Memorial Scholarship
- Philip Morris Career Scholarship
- Phyllis Krantz Memorial Scholarship
- PNC Bank Textbook Fund
- Robert “Bobby” Baumgardner Endowed Scholarship for Nursing
- Steinberg Family Scholarship
- T. Steve Yeager Scholarship for Academic Excellence
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.
The Early Childhood Development Scholarship helps Kentuckians who work in daycares and preschool settings earn credentials, certificates, and degrees in the field of early childhood education.
A student must complete the FAFSA and the Early Childhood Development Scholarship application - Available by signing in to MyKHEAA and then navigating to the "Apply Online for Scholarships". To apply, please visit KHEAA.
The Xometry Scholarship includes full tuition plus $758 for incidental program expenses for machinist programs.
Qualified Programs
- Machine Tool Operator
- Machine Tool Operator II
- CNC Operator II
- Exploratory Machining I
- CNC Machinist
- Machinist
- Tool and Die Apprentice
- CNC Operator I
- CNC Machining & Waterjet Tech
- Comp Manufacturing & Machining
Requirements
Recipients of the scholarship must be enrolled in one of the programs listed below and maintain at least a 2.0. The scholarship pays for tuition and up to $758 in incidental expenses (must present receipt). No degree requirements or limitations.
Scholarship is being provided by Xometry. Xometry powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with the big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry believes in the importance of manufacturing and the incredible entrepreneurial and high-paying, high-growth opportunities it presents for skilled workers everywhere. They have direct relationships with nearly 4,000 machine shops in the US and abroad.
Check out Transfer Scholarships.
Noyce Knights Scholars Program
Funded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Robert Noyce program, the Noyce Knights Scholars Program (NKSP) aims to prepare, support and certify 25 highly qualified diverse middle and high school (6-12) science and mathematics teachers over five years to remedy the 6-12 STEM teacher shortages in Kentucky.
NKSP will award Noyce scholarships/stipends to US Citizens, US Nationals, or US Permanent Residents to obtain teaching certification in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics via one of three certification pathways through Bellarmine University's Education Program.
Contact Professor Marlisa R. Austin, NKSP Community College Recruitment Coordinator, for more information.
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.
