Ready to become an LC Work Scholar?

Benefits of Becoming an LC Work Scholar

• Receive a $ 6,982 scholarship each year
• Receive a $ 1,500 stipend each year
• Gain on-the-job experience
• Develop a professional network

Am I Eligible?

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/graduation/graduation-honors
  OR
• As determined by a minimum of the last 57 credits earned (and completed) at LCSC. 
• 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 8,567 as determined by your 2020-2021 FAFSA (for questions regarding EFC or FAFSA please contact Financial Aid)
• Post-baccalaureare students are not eligible for the program

 
*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.

How Does it Work?

• 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

How Many Hours Will I Work?

• 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 - minimal wage laws apply)
• Worksites are encouraged to hire their Work Scholar during summer and winter breaks

How Do I Find a Job?

• 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

How Do I Apply?

• Students may apply once each semester by logging into their Handshake account and applying for the listed LC Work Scholars Position.
• Want to know what jobs will be available next semester? Check out our list of current worksites.
• Departments and businesses apply throughout the year, so we know you will be given great opportunities to learn and grow.
• Email us if you have questions.

To review the full LC Work Scholars eligibility policy please click here.