Interested Students
Interested in Joining LC Work Scholars?
- Receive a $ 6,982 scholarship each year
- Receive a $ 1,500 stipend each year
- Gain on-the-job experience
- Develop a professional network
Students are eligible if they...* **
- Are Idaho residents
- Are 2- or 4-year degree seeking students
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- As determined by the graduation honors policy http://www.lcsc.edu/registrar/student-information/honors
OR - As determined by a minimum of the last 57 credits earned (and completed) at LCSC.
- As determined by the graduation honors policy http://www.lcsc.edu/registrar/student-information/honors
- Are full-time undergraduates with LCSC
- Registered for and maintaining at least 12 credit hours through LCSC if selected as an LC Work Scholar.
- Have sophomore or higher standing (26 credits or more)
- If selected as an LC Work Scholar, students must surpass the 26 credit minimum prior to beginning their work as a Work Scholar.
- Demonstrate financial need*** by having either:
- Full or partial Pell Grant eligibility
OR - an EFC less than or equal to $ 9,309 as determined by your 2022-2023 FAFSA (for questions regarding EFC or FAFSA please contact Financial Aid)
- Full or partial Pell Grant eligibility
- Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for the program
Click 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.
- Students interview with worksites in their career field
- Selected students work on- or off-campus during academic year
- 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 is required of all Work Scholars
- Students work the equivalent of 10 hours/week during 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
- Work Scholars are also required to complete one volunteer and two professional development opportunities each semester (these are offered through the program - or can be chosen by the student based on academic interests).
- Students submit an application and resume to the program office
- Eligible students interview with LC Work Scholars program office
- Students apply for positions based on major and career interest
- Read openings for a list of current worksites
- Work site supervisors conduct interviews and make final hiring decision
For more application details click here.
To review the full LC Work Scholars eligibility policy please click here.
Work Scholars 7 Performance Expectations
- Be punctual and arrive on time for work as scheduled and required
- Give advance notice of absences
- Manage time well and provide timely completion of job assignments
- Support workplace policies and procedures including dress and safety requirements
- Ensure proper care of college equipment, facilities, materials, and work environment
- Demonstrate willingness to work, support, and collaborate with supervisors and co-workers while promoting a positive atmosphere in the workplace for all
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of your work and the work of others in the department
- Consistently complete job assignments without need for constant supervision
- Be a self-starter with the ability to adjust and adapt to change as needed
- Exhibit professional conduct in the workplace and interact respectfully with all, including supervisors, co-workers, and those being served
- Respectfully handle conflict and be open to differing points of view
- Enhance effectiveness of co-workers and the department in sharing knowledge
- Demonstrate interest in acquiring new skills
- Meeting Expectations: the degree to which the student fulfills the basic job requirements
- Exceptional Performance: the maximum degree in which the student takes advantage and participates in additional developmental aspects of the job (such as professional development)