UK King’s Daughters announced Thursday a contribution of $533,000 in matching funds to support students pursuing medical-related degrees at three local colleges and universities.

The matching funds add to recent grants from Kentucky’s Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund, established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2023 as a public–private partnership to help grow and sustain the state’s healthcare workforce.

UK King’s Daughters’ matching contributions will support students at Ashland Community & Technical College, Kentucky Christian University and Morehead State University.

Ashland Community & Technical College will receive $108,000 to assist students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Radiography or a Registered Nurse (RN) degree.

Kentucky Christian University will receive $159,000 to assist students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.

Morehead State University will receive $266,000 to assist students pursuing one of three programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiography.

“Through these investments, UK King’s Daughters reaffirms its commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals and strengthening access to quality care across eastern Kentucky and the surrounding region,” Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer Jamie Parsons, FACHE, CHHR, SHRM-SCP, said.