Evolve502 Scholarship

If you're graduating from a Jefferson County Public Schools high school (or earn a GED within 12 months of your class's graduation date), Evolve502 covers your tuition and mandatory fees at any Kentucky Community and Technical College — including Jefferson Community and Technical College — or Simmons College of Kentucky, for up to 60 undergraduate credit hours, a workforce credential, or an associate degree. There's no GPA requirement, and it's open to every eligible graduate, not just a limited pool. It's a last-dollar award, paying what's left after your other financial aid; if your household income is $47,000 or less, you also get an Opportunity Grant of $1,100 each fall and spring semester for costs like books and transportation. Apply online, complete the FAFSA, and enroll at a partner college with at least 9 credit hours.

Eligibility

DemographicsMust graduate from a Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS, Louisville Metro) high school, or earn a GED within 12 months of your JCPS class's graduation date; Kentucky residency required.

Applying

Covers tuition/mandatory fees at KCTCS colleges or Simmons College of KY, up to 60 credit hours; households at or below $47,000 income also get a $1,100/semester Opportunity Grant.