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Community Scholarship PRO G RAM Community Scholarship Background Access, affordability, and college readiness are three reasons students give for not attending college. The Community Scholarship Program (CSP) will help address these barriers to postsecondary education. The CSP will also improve the overall quality and skill level of Paducah/McCracken County’s workforce. Last year approximately 25% of Paducah/McCracken County high school graduates did not attend college anywhere. The CSP will help students continue their education after high school and prepare them to enter the workforce or transfer to a four-year college/university. Purpose The intent of the CSP is to provide gap funding to assist students in attaining a two-year degree or industry certification at West Kentucky Community & Technical College (WKCTC). The scholarship will provide the full tuition cost of attendance (up to 60 credit hours) less the amount of financial aid and/or other awarded scholarships. Enrolling in this opportunity does not commit you in any way to attending WKCTC. Scholarship Guidelines (high school) • Student must be enrolled in a recognized high school. • Student should enroll by October 1 of freshman year but may enroll late at a reduced funding rate. • Student must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA during high school.* • Student must achieve a minimum 95% cumulative attendance record during high school.* • Student must incur no major discipline referrals during high school.* • Student must complete high school in eight consecutive semesters (four years). • Student must complete GEN 100 – Introduction to College (one credit-hour tuition-waived course) while in high school. •Student and parent/guardian must complete FAFSA (application for financial aid) and WKCTC scholarship application. • Student must enroll at WKCTC as a fulltime student for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation and maintain full-time enrollment status to remain eligible for the scholarship. * certified by participating high school administration Kentucky Community & Technical College System Scholarship Guidelines (WKCTC side) • Student must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA during their first year at WKCTC in order to qualify for CSP during second year at WKCTC. • Student must maintain persistent semesterto-semester enrollment. • CSP awards will apply up to 15 semester hours at WKCTC each semester (after approval for any federal, state or other scholarship grants which the student is eligible) up to five consecutive semesters, or maximum of 60 credit hours. Advantages/Impact • Removes the barrier of affordability. Parents and students will not have the worry of who will pay for college tuition. • Prepares students for college credit-bearing coursework. • Encourages positive academic habits. • Provides students opportunites for mentoring, tutoring, and networking with the community and college leaders. • Enables students to increase their income through postsecondary credentials and training. • Will increase Paducah/McCracken County’s college-going rate and lead to a workforce-ready community. Contact For more information, contact: Dr. Lisa Stephenson, CSP Director 270-534-3282 [email protected] Revised January 2014