Scholarships
The Enterprise 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.
Summer 2025 session
Summer 2025 Session scholarship awards are available to current University of Kentucky students and returning recipients of the Enterprise Scholarship Program. Enrollment in the Summer 2025 Session is not a requirement for returning recipients of the program.
Returning recipients must submit an official transcript (including Spring 2025 semester grades) by end of day on May 11, 2025. Upon approval of official transcript, recipients will receive communication regarding scholarship contract submission with additional deadline.
Fall 2025 session
Fall 2025 scholarship applications open May 2, 2025.
Direct questions to scholarship@uky.edu. Our office is not able to discuss scholarship awards with non-recipients. Recipients should reach out directly and refrain from having family reach out on their behalf.