West Kentucky Community and Technical College is pleased to announce additional scholarship funding available for the Fall 2018 semester.

Applications are expected online. Interested students should complete the online common application prior to the deadline.

  • Application Deadline: September 7, 2018 at noon. All applications MUST be received by the WKCTC Scholarship Office no later than the stated deadline. Failure to submit required documentation renders a scholarship application incomplete. Incomplete applications are not considered. Scholarship applications are only accepted online.
    • Note: When completing the online scholarship application please type all information carefully. It is recommended that scholarship applicants type extended responses in Microsoft Word, then copy the completed and proof-read information into the correct section of application.
    • The scholarship database does not self-correct names, addresses, etc. for capital and lowercase letters. The format in which you submit your information is the format in which all correspondence will be prepared.
    • Scholarships apply to WKCTC credits only. Credits by University of Kentucky, Murray State University, UK College of Engineering at WKCTC and credits offered by other KCTCS colleges are not eligible for funding.

Paducah Junior College, Inc., the Foundation of WKCTC, manages endowment and other donor-funded scholarship accounts that benefit WKCTC students. Additional scholarship funding is  available from Kentucky Community and Technical System and the KCTCS Foundation. Information provided on this application is gathered for evaluation and award selection purposes. 


WKCTC Scholarship Office 

Carson Hall ● Second Floor 

(270) 534-3086 

POB 7380 ● Paducah KY 42002-7380

Note: Many scholarships may consider a student's financial need. To qualify for these awards, a student must complete a current Free Application for Federal Financial Need (FAFSA). You may complete or start your FAFSA by visiting: west.kentucky.kctcs.edu > Affording College > Financial Aid Forms. 

  • The WKCTC Scholarship Committee strongly encourages applicants to complete the application sections that explain any student need and also student achievements.

Available Scholarships

KCTCS Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel Scholarship

  • Provides funds for students in the amount of $2500 per year for full-time attendance in pursuit of a KCTCS associate degree. Eligible candidates a must be a single working parent with at least one child under the age of 12. The student must have unmet financial need demonstrated by FAFSA and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and potential for academic success. The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the awardees maintain full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress toward the completion of their degree. 

KCTCS John T. Smith Scholarship

  • Provides funds to minority students attending as at least a half time student, maintain a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have unmet financial need demonstrated by FAFSA.

KCTCS Workforce Development & Transfer Scholarship

  • Available to a student enrolled in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math), allied health, applied science, career pathway program or education. Student must be seeking and associate degree and be planning to transfer to a four-year institution to seek a bachelor degree.

N.O. Kimbler Memorial Scholarship:

  • Available to a WKCTC student pursuing a career in teaching. Must be a currently enrolled student and have maintained a 3.0 GPA. Financial need considered.

Vel Lynn Pace Memorial Scholarship

  • Available to a WKCTC student who has earned a GED through Ballard County Adult Education Program.

Shirley Trail Lanier Scholarship in memory of Leroy & Gladys Followell Trail

  • Available to a student enrolled in the WKCTC Cosmetology program. Student should demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above.

G. Leon Williams Scholarship

  • Available to a student studying humanities.

Western Rivers Corporation Scholarship

  • Available to a resident of McCracken County and a graduate of McCracken County High School who demonstrates leadership abilities.

John C. Leeper Scholarship

  • Available to a pre-chiropractic studies student. NOTE: Applicant must provide statement of mentorship from a certified chiropractor. Download form from the WKCTC scholarship Web site.

Leadership Paducah Scholarship

  • Available to residents of McCracken, Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, Marshall, Livingston and Massac counties. Must be at least 21 years of age, have completed a minimum of 12 hours and demonstrate financial need.  NOTE: Minimum GPA is 2.50.

Charles A. Saladino Scholarship

Available to a current high school senior who is a graduate of a high school in McCracken County.

Personal Information - Required

If Current WKCTC Student (9-digit number)
XXX-XX-XXXX
Date of Birth*

High School Information - Required

I graduated High School in May/June 2019*
Date of High School graduation
I earned my GED at

College Information - Required

I am currently enrolled in classes at WKCTC*
Hours Enrolled for Fall 2018
I am a resident of McCracken County and a currently enrolled WKCTC student participating in the Community Scholarship Program*
McCracken County Residents ONLY
I am enrolled at the UK College of Engineering Extended Campus at WKCTC*
Expected WKCTC Graduation Date
Upon completion at WKCTC, do you plan to transfer to a university / college and seek a bachelor degree?*
Expected Transfer Date

NOTE: Applicants entering the UK College of Engineering Extended Campus at WKCTC are considered PRE-ENGINEERING majors during the freshman and sophomore years at WKCTC.

Employment Information - Required

Enter N/A if not applicable.
Enter N/A if not applicable.
Enter N/A if not applicable.
Enter N/A if not applicable.

Personal Information - Optional

Applicants may elect to complete any or all of the Optional Information sections on this application; however such information may be required to be eligible for specific scholarships. The following are examples of how the WKCTC Scholarship Committee uses Optional Information to determine eligibility:

  • An applicant wishing to be considered for the Kentucky Colonels Better Life Scholarship must provide his or her sex, marital status and information about household children.
  • An applicant wishing to be considered for the Mary L. Carpenter scholarship must provide his or her sex, information about household children and a 2018 FAFSA confirmation.
  • A 2018 FAFSA is required to be considered for any scholarship where financial need is noted. Applicants are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to provide a detailed description explaining financial need. See FAFSA information provided at the end of the scholarship application.

This list IS NOT INCLUSIVE. Please refer to the WKCTC Scholarship Opportunities brochure for eligibility criteria of all scholarships. The WKCTC Scholarship Office is not responsible for notifying applicants as to their eligibility based upon Optional Information provided.

The following questions are in regards to the applicant.

Ethnicity
Sex
Marital Status
I reside in the Reidland area
I am a descendant of John Barton Reid
100 characters maximum
I am / have been involved in area scouting organzations
100 characters maximum
I take classes at the Skilled Craft Training Center in Hickory
I am an honorably discharged U.S. Veteran
Service Dates
Service Date - Ending
I plan to study to become a chiropractor
Please complete the separate Leeper Scholarship Mentor Statement Available on the scholarship Web site
I am the sole financial provider of my household
I plan to seek a bachelor degree in education

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Scholarship

Applicants interested in applying for the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Scholarship are required to complete this section.

Marital Status
Please note the age(s) of your child / children

John T. Smith Scholarship

Applicants interested in applying for the John T. Smith Scholarship are required to complete this section.

Financial Need

Applicants are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to share information regarding financial need as it applies to attending WKCTC and completing your education.

You may start or complete your FAFSA by visiting this link: west.kentucky.kctcs.edu > Affording College > Financial Aid Forms

Honors and Activities - Optional

Applicants may elect to complete any or all of the Optional Information sections on this application; however such information may be required to be eligible for specific scholarships.

  • Applicants are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to provide a listing of all awards, scholarships, publications, leadership roles, clubs activities, honors, special recognitions, etc.

The WKCTC Scholarship Office is not responsible for notifying applicants as to their eligibility based upon Optional Information provided.

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