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Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Run by Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, a state agency

Kentucky lottery-funded merit scholarship based on high school GPA and ACT scores. Automatically awarded.

Award
$125–$2,500/year
Deadline
July 1
Run by
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority
State

Who it's for

  • KY resident
  • Enrolled at eligible KY institution
  • GPA and ACT criteria

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at kheaa.com

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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