Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)

Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA)

$125–$500Earned automatically each year of high school — no separate applicationLast verified September 28, 2026

Who can apply: Residents of KY; U.S. citizens and permanent residents; 2.5 GPA or higher.

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Kentucky resident grads of an eligible Kentucky high school with at least a 2.5 GPA, enrolled at least half-time, earn this scholarship year by year throughout high school: $125-$500 annually based on each year's GPA, plus up to a $500 ACT bonus and $200-$300 bonuses for AP, IB, or CAI coursework.

What you'll need to apply

  • Minimum GPA 2.5 (Earned in each year of high school)
  • SAT or ACT scores: ACT 15+ or SAT 710+ for the ACT bonus award
  • Kentucky resident, U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Kentucky high school graduate who completed the KEES curriculum

Requirements can change each cycle. Confirm them on the sponsor's page before you apply.

Eligibility

  • • Residents of: KY
  • • Minimum GPA: 2.5

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