Interested in Joining Work Scholars?

Students are eligible if they...

• Are an Idaho resident
• Are seeking a 2- or 4-year degree
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • As determined by the graduation honors policy 
    OR
  • As determined by a minimum of the last 57 credits completed at LCSC.
• 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.

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 $ 7610 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