About KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship)
Kentucky's merit-based scholarship for high school students who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Awards $125–$500 per year of high school based on GPA, plus ACT bonus awards. Scholarship funds can be used at any Kentucky college or university. Worth up to $2,500+ total over four years of college. Automatically tracked — no separate application needed.
How to Apply in Kentucky
- No separate application — KEES is automatically earned through high school GPA
- Students must attend a certified Kentucky high school
- Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA each year to earn base awards
- Take the ACT for potential bonus awards ($36+ for scores of 15+)
- To use: complete FAFSA and enroll in a Kentucky college/university
- Check your award at kheaa.com (MyKHEAA account)
Documents You May Need
- FAFSA completion required to use award
- Kentucky high school transcript
- ACT/SAT scores (for bonus)
Contact & Official Links
Phone: 1-800-928-8926
Official website: kheaa.com
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How much is KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship) worth?
KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship): Worth up to $2,500+ over 4 years of college. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$50 per month.
KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship): Worth up to $2,500+ over 4 years of college. Eligible households may receive a benefit worth up to ~$50 per month.
How do I apply for KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship) in Kentucky?
To apply: No separate application — KEES is automatically earned through high school GPA. Students must attend a certified Kentucky high school. Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA each year to earn base awards. You can also call 1-800-928-8926. Official website: https://www.kheaa.com
To apply: No separate application — KEES is automatically earned through high school GPA. Students must attend a certified Kentucky high school. Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA each year to earn base awards. You can also call 1-800-928-8926. Official website: https://www.kheaa.com
Who qualifies for KEES (Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship)?
Kentucky's merit-based scholarship for high school students who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Awards $125–$500 per year of high school based on GPA, plus ACT bonus awards. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.
Kentucky's merit-based scholarship for high school students who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Awards $125–$500 per year of high school based on GPA, plus ACT bonus awards. Final eligibility is determined by the program when you apply. Beneify's free screener can estimate your eligibility in about 3 minutes.