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
  • an EFC less than or equal to $11,092.50 as determined by your 2023-2024 FAFSA (for questions regarding EFC or FAFSA, please contact Financial Aid)

• Post-baccalaureate students are not eligible for the program

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 $ 7,388 scholarship each year
• Receive a $ 1,500 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 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).

• Hiring occurs once every semester. Students apply for a position in the Work Scholar program through their Handshake account.
• Download the application and submit it through the Handshake job posting.
• Applicants will be scored based on their resume, application, and interview.
  • Want to see how the scoring works? Check out the scoring rubric. Students with the highest scores will then interview with their selected worksites.
  • Applicants who are offered an interview are asked to be prepared with their 3 top choices of the listed job descriptions.
• Review the list of openings at approved worksites.

If you need help with the application process, the Student Employment - Career Center can assist you! 

• 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