Interested in Joining Work Scholars?

• The Spring 2027 LC Work Scholars Student Application will become available during the designated application period in Fall 2026.
  • Students may apply during the next hiring season, for the Spring 2027 semester. Both a completed application and a completed 2026-2027 FAFSA are required to be considered. Contact the LC State Financial Aid Office for any questions regarding the 2026-2027 FAFSA.
• Ensure your resume is up-to-date and ready to submit. We suggest using this format.
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• All applications must be submitted through the job posting in Handshake (search LC Work Scholars Program).
• Students who apply for LC Work Scholars will be scored by their resume, application and interview by a panel of interviewers. It's important to follow ALL instructions on the application.
• If accepted into the Work Scholar program, all students must meet the general and academic requirements of the program before the start of the semester in which they begin working.
• Take a look at the scoring rubric for a preview of the scoring process.

Students are eligible if they...

• Are an Idaho resident
• Are seeking a 2- or 4-year degree
• Have a cumulative LC State GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Registered full-time student at LC State
  *If selected, must enroll in 12 or more credits with LC State each semester
• Have completed 26 credits 
  *If offered a spot in LC Work Scholars, students must surpass the 26 credit minimum prior to the semester starting in Work Scholars program.
• Demonstrate financial need:
  • Full -or- partial Pell Grant eligible
  • a Student Aid Index (SAI) that is 1.5 x Pell Eligible SAI or less. For questions regarding SAI or FAFSA, please contact Financial Aid

• Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for the program
• Students who are concurrently enrolled or on an approved Consortium Agreement are not eligible.
• Students who are dual-enrolled in high school are not eligible. They will be eligible to apply to the program after successfully completing one full-time semester after high school graduation.
• Students who are transferring from another institution must complete a semester at LC State in order to have an LC State GPA. Only LC State GPA's are considered for eligibility.

Check LC Work Scholars Eligibility Policy to view or download all eligibility requirements. 

 
*In situations where eligibility is unclear, eligibility may be reviewed by the LC Work Scholars Eligibility Committee. 

**Eligibility for LC Work Scholars may be subject to review if student receives resources in excess of $3750 per semester ($7500 per year) from scholarships, grants (other than Pell), outside agencies, etc.

• Receive a $7876 scholarship each year
• Receive a $1500 stipend each year
• Gain on-the-job experience
• Develop a professional network
• Geared to help students earn their Career Readiness micro-credential
• Potentially get internship credit

• Students interview with the Work Scholars Panel to become a Work Scholar
• Students then interview with worksites in their career field
• Selected students work on- or off-campus during the academic year
• Students work the equivalent of 10 hours/week during the academic year* 
  • Worksites may hire their students for up to an additional 8 hours each week during the academic year (students are compensated by the worksite directly for these additional hours - minimum wage laws apply)
  • Worksites are encouraged to hire their Work Scholar during summer and winter breaks
• Program openings vary semester to semester
• Students receive tuition scholarship and bi-weekly stipend to cover expenses
• Students benefit from additional advising and mentoring
• Students may apply for internship to receive credit for work
• Volunteer service and Professional Development training is required of all Work Scholars

*If students have additional degree requirements during the semester, such as a nursing preceptorship or student-teaching, then they will be eligible for an adjustment of program requirements during that semester. This is determined on a case-by-case basis each semester. In order to be considered for program requirement adjustments, the student will have to submit official documentation stating the specifics of the additional degree requirement.

• Students submit an application and resume to the LC Work Scholars Office
• Eligible students interview with the LC Work Scholars Panel
• Students apply for positions based on major and career interest
• Students review openings for a list of current worksites
• Work Site supervisors conduct interviews and make final hiring decisions