Scholarships
This scholarship program supports the education of students interested in full-time employment at UK HealthCare upon graduation.
The program offers scholarship funding for up to thirteen (13) credit hours per semester in addition to $20 per credit hour for books and course materials.
Four-year programs: Students attending a four-year program will be awarded a maximum of $624 per credit hour.
Two-year programs: Students attending a two-year program will be awarded a maximum of $189 per credit hour.
This scholarship program is supported by Policy #A01-205. If selected to receive this educational award, you will be asked to sign a contract that details the required workback commitment.
One (1) semester of the scholarship award will be forgiven for every six (6) months (or one quarter for every three months) of productive full-time service in eligible title. Productive full-time service begins once the employee has successfully completed their unit-specific orientation and/or new hire internship. The workback agreement begins after the orientation period. Time worked during school as a scholarship recipient does not count to fulfill the work obligation. If a scholarship recipient fails to meet their work obligation, they will be required to repay the entire or remaining stipend amount, plus accrued interest, and any collection costs.
Eligibility
- Associate in applied science (AAS) for programs in the following allied health or laboratory areas:
- Medical assisting
- Radiography
- Respiratory care
- Surgical technology
- Biotechnology lab technician
- Associate degree in nursing (ADN)
- Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) training program
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science
- Bachelor’s degree in cytotechnology
- Master of science, pathology assistant
- Applicant must have a current cumulative overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better as well as a program cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Recipients enrolled in associate degree programs (or LPN programs) are expected to graduate in six (6) semesters of twelve (12) quarters, excluding summers.
- Recipients enrolled in bachelor’s programs are expected to complete their program in ten (10) semesters, excluding summers.
Application deadline: Oct. 22, 2024
Direct questions to scholarship@uky.edu. Our office is not able to discuss scholarship awards with non-applicants. Applicants should reach out directly and refrain from having family reach out on their behalf.
All applicants will be notified of their award decision by the end of the day on Dec. 2, 2024. Recipients must submit their official transcript and signed contract by end of day on Dec. 15, 2024.
Application
Applications require:
- Three (3) open-ended essay responses
- Resume
- Proof of acceptance to accredited program
- Official academic transcript