EdTrust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the American education system. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where students will thrive.
The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is a public corporation and governmental agency and instrumentality of the Commonwealth established in 1966 to improve students' access to higher education.
To that end, KHEAA disseminates information about higher education opportunities, college access, FAFSA completion, career advancement, financial literacy, as well as administers the following program:
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
College Access Program Grant (CAP)
Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG)
Early Childhood Development Scholarship
Early Graduation Scholarship
Veterinary Contract Spaces Program
Optometry Scholarship Program
Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship
Teacher Scholarship
Dual Credit Scholarship Program
Work Ready Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship
Kentucky Humanitarian Assistance Scholarships
Kentucky Scholarships for Cultural Exchange
Ky Saves 529
The George Lucas Educational Foundation is dedicated to transforming prekindergarten through 12th grade (preK-12) education so all students can acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. Founded by innovative and award-winning filmmaker George Lucas in 1991, the Foundation takes a strategic approach to improving pre-K to 12 education. A nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) private foundation that is operated for educational purposes, we welcome all who are devoted to improving education.