Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Administered by Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority · kheaa.com

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

Eligibility requirements

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

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at kheaa.com →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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