Aspire Scholarship Program
The Academic Support Program Inspiring to Reach Excellence (ASPIRE) provides students from under-resourced communities with appropriate programs and services while demonstrating understanding and appreciation of professional and academic goals. Programs & services will be directed to students to assist in acquiring Associates of Arts/Science degree, transfer to a 4-year institution, career exploration, and to become lifelong learners.
Application Requirements:
- Completed Admission Application to BCTC
- Completed Online ASPIRE Interest Form
- Completed BCTC Scholarship Application Including:
- One Letter of Recommendation from a School Official
- Official High School Transcript
- An original statement that is at least one typed page in length on the following topic: Discuss the value and importance in your life of continuing your education and how it relates to your choosing Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Eligibility
- Must be an student from an under-resourced community
- Plan to attend Bluegrass Community & Technical College as a first-year student in the upcoming Fall semester pursuing an Associates degree in Arts, Science, or Applied Science
- A high school Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher
- Must complete the FAFSA to be considered for the ASPIRE scholarship
- Priority will be given to loan only recipients
Unfortunately, the ASPIRE Scholarship cannot be awarded to every outstanding student who meets the requirements and applies. However, we assure all applicants that their submissions will be carefully reviewed and treated fairly in this highly competitive selection process.
Contact
Kauai Thurman
Director of Student Empowerment & Success
kauai.thurman@kctcs.edu
859-246-6471
