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UKWF Employee Educational Assistance Award applications open Feb. 1

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2024) — Applications will open Feb. 1 for the University of Kentucky Women’s Forum Employee Educational Assistance Award. This award provides a $250 reimbursement to eligible UK employees to help with the cost of books and/or other materials, supplies and fees related to their UK coursework. This award complements the existing tuition waiver program for UK employees, the Employee Education Program (EEP).

The deadline for Spring 2024 applications is Feb. 15. Applicants must be regular, full-time employees (0.75 FTE or greater) and have submitted an EEP form. Please follow this link to find out more information regarding requirements and the selection process.

Congratulations to the Fall 2023 Employee Educational Assistance Award recipients:

  • Liz Davenport
  • Jennifer Disponette
  • Jessica Ahlgrim
  • Elizabeth Miller
  • Savannah Columbia
  • Sarah Ratliff
  • Britney Jones
  • Katherine Schlake
  • Kathryn Pettigrew
  • Kristine Stresman
  • Ashley Baker

To apply for this award for the Spring 2024 semester, follow this link which will go live on Feb. 1: https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6u7FwdRvPpxQs1o

Questions about the award or application process should be directed to ukwf@uky.edu

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