SKYCTC Scholarships
- Apply Online beginning November 15 for the following fall/spring semesters
- Priority Deadline: March 1
- Applications received after the priority deadline will be considered if funding is available.
- Scholarship applicants are encouraged to file the FAFSA
- Must be seeking a credential at SKYCTC and meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Write a Career Goal Statement
- SKY Merit and DC to Finish are automatically awarded and do not require an application. Please see the SKY Merit and DC to Finish page for details.
High School Seniors
- Obtain an official seventh-semester transcript (schools using block schedules should provide a transcript as of December 31) and a copy of your ACT scores from your high school.
- Check out the SKYCTC Merit and DC2F scholarships available to you with NO application required.
- Open to both first-time and current SKYCTC students, full or part-time
- Preference will be given to applicants having a 3.0 GPA or greater (high school or college) and/or the highest test scores (ACT, Compass,etc.)
- Must complete FAFSA, first priority for financial need
- Available to female Warren County residents
- Preference given to a non-traditional student, enrolled at least part-time
- Selection will be based on financial need
- Recent graduates of Bowling Green High School who are, or will be, enrolled in an associate degree or diploma program at SKYCTC
- First preference will be given to students enrolled in trade programs.
- Recipients must have a 2.0 GPA and will be selected based on merit, need, and specific program of study.
- Available to students from Bowling Green-Warren County pursuing an Electrical or HVAC certificate or degree
- Must complete FAFSA, priority will be given for financial need.
- Student must be enrolled in Culinary Arts program
- Student must be enrolled full time with at least 12 credit hours accumulated
- Minimum 2.75 GPA overall
- Award amounts vary per academic year
- Must be a Kentucky resident who are U.S. citizens and desire to pursue a post-secondary education and training at any of the SKYCTC Campuses
- Have and maintain a 2.5 GPA and be enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours or more)
- Priority is given for financial need and only applied to the extent that financial aid does not cover tuition, fees and textbook expenses.
- First preference is given to students involved in the Fire Rescue Science Technology, Paramedic or Nursing Programs
- Student must be enrolled at least part time
- Recipient must reapply each semester
- Maintain 2.0 GPA
- Selection will be based upon financial need
- Open to both first-time and current SKYCTC students, full or part-time.
- Preference will be given to students who are graduates of Butler County High School.
- Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or greater (high school or college) and be pursuing an associate in Allied Health.
- Second preference will be given to a student pursuing an Associate in Science degree.
- Priority will be given for financial need.
- Must be United States citizens
- Graduated from a Bowling Green or Warren County high school
- Enrolled in the second year of the RN program
- Student must have met all requirements of the nursing program and be in good standing academically
- Open to both first-time and current SKYCTC Students, full or part time.
- Students must have a minimum 2.00 GPA (high school or college) and be pursuing a degree in Automotive Technology.
- First preference will be given to students who are graduates of Lighthouse Academy or South Warren High School.
- Students must have completed at least two semesters in a Career and Technical Education Pathway and be classified as a CTE concentrator at their home high school or WCATC.
- Students must have no more than 8 absences during their senior year (excused or unexcused).
- Must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA during high school and maintain a 3.0 GPA during all college-level coursework to qualify for the second-year renewal.
- First preference if given to students from the Warren Co ATC.
- Must be a student from Barren, Metcalfe, Monroe or Allen counties
- First preference will be given to LPN
- If there are no LPN students who have applied, second preference will go to RN students
- Student must be enrolled in a SKYCTC nursing program and have accumulated at least 12 credit hours
- The student must be in good academic standing with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- The scholarship is based on academics, attendance and financial need
- Simpson Co. On Track Dual Credit Scholarship (Simpson Co.)
- Delta Faucet Dual Credit Scholarship (Butler Co.)
- Please contact your high school counselor or the SKYCTC Dual Credit team at SKY-DualCredit@kctcs.edu or (270) 901-4332 for more information
- Applicant must be a Franklin/Simpson County resident
- Student must be enrolled at least part-time and have accumulated 12 credit hours
- Minimum 2.5 GPA overall
- Student must demonstrate the need of financial assistance
- Recipient must reapply each semester
- Open to Franklin Simpson High School students who are pursuing a degree at SKYCTC.
- Preference given to those majoring in a STEM field
- Priority given to participants in the Bridge Academy
- Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Available for a first-time SKYCTC student
- Student must have a cumulative high school or college GPA of 2.5
- Student must have completed the admission process at SKYCTC and be enrolled full-time
- Must be pursuing an Associate of Arts or Science degree
- Be enrolled at least part time
- Have at least a 2.75 overall GPA (high school or college)
- Preference will be given to students who are a member of an underrepresented or marginalized group (including but not limited to underrepresented racial populations, women, LGBTQI, low income, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
- Applicant will need to provide a statement that answers the question, “What role does diversity and inclusion play in your life?”
- Student must attend a Warren County SKYCTC campus
- Student must have accumulated 12 credit hours
- Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA overall
- Student must demonstrate financial need and the potential for achieving academic success
- The applicants must submit a letter or recommendation from a current faculty member or advisor
- First priority is given to students from Butler or Logan counties
- Student must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Student must be enrolled in the Welding Technology program
- Student must be enrolled at least part-time with 12 credit hours accumulated
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA overall
- Recipient must reapply each year
- The Scholarship is open to graduates of Allen County Scottsville High School, both first-time and current SKYCTC students, full or part-time.
- First priority will be given for financial need.
- Preference will be given to applicants having a 2.5 GPA or greater (high
school or college).
- Open to Logan County High School students who are pursuing a degree at SKYCTC
- Student must have and maintain a 2.5 GPA or greater (high school or college)
- The applicant should exhibit good character
- Must complete FAFSA, first priority will be given for financial need
- At least one student in each of the 16 KCTCS college districts will be selected to receive a $2500 scholarship to cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses
- Recipients must be a Kentucky resident
- Must attend school full time, pursue an associate degree
- Must be a single working parent with one or more children under the age of 12
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and potential for academic success
- Demonstrate financial need not met by other sources
- This scholarship is automatically renewable for the second year provided the student meets satisfactory academic progress criteria and remains enrolled full time
- Must be a US veteran, active military or dependent of a US veteran to be considered.
- GPA and financial need are determining factors.
- Student must be a Kentucky resident and enrolled full-time
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall
- Preference will be given to African-American students pursuing a degree or verification in Business Studies
- Student must be enrolled in the SKYCTC/Glasgow Campus Practical Nursing program
- Student must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic excellence
- Preference will be given to students from Allen County-Scottsville High School who
are pursuing a degree or certification
- Second preference will be given to students from the Barren River Area Development District (BRADD)
- Students must have and maintain a 2.50 overall GPA
- Selection will be based upon financial need
- Open to any student from Scottsville-Allen County
- Student must be enrolled at least part-time
- Selection will be based upon financial need
- Open to students from Barren County ATC who will purse an Allied Health degree at SKYCTC.
- Allied health programs include: Medical Information Technology, Medicaid Nurse Aide, Nursing-RN, Nursing-LPN, Radiography, Respiratory Care Technology, Surgical Technology, and Associate in Science
- Student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate involvement and overall good student character
- Student must be enrolled full-time (12 credit hour/semester)
- Priority will be given for financial need
- Franklin/Simpson County resident
- Students must be enrolled at least part time and have accumulated 12 credit hours
- Minimum 2.5 GPA overall
- Student must demonstrate the need of financial assistance
- Recipient must reapply each year
- Student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in the Electrical Technology program
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall
- First preference will be given to students from the Franklin-Simpson High School
- Student should provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor
- Open to any student attending SKYCTC to earn a degree or certificate in Electrical Technology
- Recipient must reapply each year in order to be considered by the Scholarship Committee for a second year award
- Students must be a US Citizen AND KY resident
- Student must have accumulated 12 credit hours at SKYCTC
- Award amounts vary per academic year and application merit
- Student must demonstrate the need of financial assistance
- Available to students pursuing a Business Administration Systems or Medical Information Technology degree.
- Student must be enrolled full-time and have completed 12 credit hours at SKYCTC with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must complete FAFSA, priority will be given for financial need
- First preference will be given to family members of Rick Dockery
- Second preference will be given to applicants from Butler County who are pursuing a degree or certificate in Welding
- Student must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Student must be a Bowling Green or Warren County high school graduate who desires to pursue a post-secondary education and training at any SKYCTC campuses within Warren County
- Maintain 2.0 GPA overall
- Student must demonstrate the need of financial assistance
- Recipient must demonstrate the potential in achieving academic excellence
- Student must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours) in the Collision Repair program
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 overall
- Priority will be given for financial need
- Open to Kentucky residents who are current SKYCTC students, enrolled at least part-time (6 credit hours or more) in a high wage/high demand field.
- Have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall
- Student must exemplify leadership abilities through on-campus involvement and extracurricular activities
- Priority will be given to those with financial need
- Open to first-time and current students
- First preference will be given to single mothers
- Priority will be given to students from Allen, Barren & Monroe Counties
- Application must have a 3.00 or higher GPA (high school or college)
- Must be pursuing an associate degree
- Financial need will be considered
- The Scholarship is open to both first-time and current SKYCTC students, full or part-time.
- First priority will be given to female students, who reside in the Barren River Area Development District within Southcentral Kentucky.
- Preference will be given to applicants having a 3.0 GPA or greater (high school or college) and demonstrating financial need.
- Preference will be given to Housing Authority residents; otherwise the scholarship will be available for Business Studies students
- Student must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
- Student must be enrolled full time and have accumulated 12 credit hours
- Student must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA overall
- Available to first-time SKYCTC students who have earned no more than twelve (12) college credit hours and have successfully completed high school or earned a GED
- Award(s) will be made to both full-time (at least 12 credit hours/semester) and part-time (at least 6 credit hours/semester) students based on availability of funds
- Must complete FAFSA, priority will be given for financial need
- Open to any incoming or current SKYCTC students
- Student must be enrolled full time
- Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 high school or 3.0 college GPA
- Students who have completed the GED must have met college level benchmark scores
- Student must demonstrate financial need
- One award will be based on campus leadership and involvement
- The Scholarship is open to both first-time and current SKYCTC students, full or part-time.
- Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or greater (high school or college) and be pursuing a degree or certificate in Automotive Technology or Collision Repair.
- Available to SKYCTC students who have successfully completed the first semester of either the HVAC or Welding program
- Must be enrolled at least part-time and be in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Priority will be given to Stewart Richey Construction employees or children of employees
- Scholarship funds are awarded for books and tuition only and will be paid over the course of three semesters ($500/semester)
- Recipient will be required to participate in a 16-hour job shadow program in the selected trade area at Stewart Richey Construction during the award period
- Applicant must complete the FAFSA
- Student must be a U.S. Citizen, a resident of Kentucky and must reside in the BRADD district
- Student must be enrolled in any skilled trade or technical program and be pursuing a certificate, diploma or degree at SKYCTC
- Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, counselor or employer
- Student must volunteer 20 hours at any Humane Society. Hours must be documented and signed by a Humane Society employee
- Student must submit an essay (200 to 300 words) describing themselves, financial need, how volunteering at the Humane Society impacted them and their career goals
- Established by Dr. Bharat Mody
- Open to students from Allen, Barren, Metcalfe or Monroe Counties
- First preference is given to Surgical Technology students; if none available will go to Allied Health/Nursing program students
- Student must be enrolled full time with 12 credit hours accumulated
- Must have 3.0 GPA overall
- Student must be enrolled at least part time in the Allied Health or Nursing programs
- Student must maintain a 3.0 GPA overall
- Recipients will be determined based on financial need
- Student shall have one or more clinical rotations at Greenview Hospital
- Award amounts vary per academic year