Deadline approaching to apply for KYTC Engineering Scholarship Program

For students interested in civil engineering or civil engineering technology

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2016) — Feb. 1 is the deadline for students interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering or civil engineering technology to apply for the KYTC Engineering Scholarship Program scholarship. Recipients will be notified in April.

The scholarship program includes the opportunity for paid summer employment and placement with KYTC in a full-time job upon graduation. Students agree to work one year for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for each year of scholarship assistance. Students can use their award at any of the state’s engineering schools including the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University or Kentucky State University.

In addition, KYTC and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) teamed to develop an associate degree program in civil engineering technology at two campuses – Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington and Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg.

Students who receive civil engineering technology scholarships agree to one year of work with KYTC for each year of school.

For more information contact Cherie Mertz, scholarship coordinator, at [email protected] or 502-782-4794.