of enrollment, by September 1, in an accredited Kentucky college, university, nursing school, business school or technical college; be registered as a Republican or have signed a declaration of intention to register as a Republican; have at least one parent registered with the Republican Party; demonstrate leadership ability through active participation in school clubs and extracurricular activities; have at least a 3.0 GPA; and submit 2 letters of recommendation 1 from a community member other than a school official, 2 teacher evaluation forms, a 500-word essay on “Why I Support the Republican Party,” a list of honors, awards and extracurricular activities, and a copy of transcript, including ACT scores. Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: March 31 Contact: President of Lakes Area GOP Club or counselor LSF Inc. Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Lyon County High School graduating senior. Based on academic achievement (include transcript), participation in Scouting program (documentation required), community involvement (include résumé), essay (Why I should be considered for this scholarship) and 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a community member and the other from a Lyon County High School teacher). Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: April 17 Contact: Counselor
Eligibility: Must be a Lyon County High School graduating senior; plan to pursue a degree in art; demonstrate leadership ability; have at least a 3.0 GPA; and submit 2 letters of recommendation, 2 teacher evaluation forms, completed application, a 500-word essay, list of honors, awards, and extracurricular activities, transcript with ACT score, and proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university. Award: $1,000; $500 each semester Number: 1 Deadline: March 25 Contact: Art Guild president or counselor
Lyon County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a Lyon County High School graduating senior; provide proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited Kentucky college, university, nursing school, business or technical school and proof that expenses in the amount of $500 have been paid to that school; have at least a 3.0 GPA; submit a transcript, 500-word essay, 1 letter of recommendation by a professional within the Lyon County school system and 1 letter of recommendation by a professional outside the Lyon County school system; and complete an application. Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: April 17 Contact: Counselor
School graduating senior; provide proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited Kentucky college, university, nursing school, business or technical school and proof that expenses in the amount of $500 have been paid to that school; have at least a 3.0 GPA; submit a transcript, 500-word essay, 1 letter of recommendation by a professional within the Lyon County school system and 1 letter of recommendation by a professional outside the Lyon County school system; and complete an application. Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: April 17 Contact: Counselor
Note: All scholarships available to Lyon County High School students are listed on website www.lyon.kyschools.us under high school and the scholarship/guidance tab. Eligibility: Unless otherwise noted, must be a Lyon County High School graduating senior along with any additional criteria listed under specific scholarship. Contact: Guidance Office, Lyon County High School, 209 Fairview Avenue, Eddyville, KY 42038, phone 270.388.9715, ext. 104
Eligibility: Based on academic achievement, band, church involvement, extracurricular activities (other than band), community involvement, a paragraph on “What Success Means to Me” and 2 to 5 letters of recommendation. Interview required. Award: $1,000 Number: 2 Deadline: April 1
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Michael Wayne Henderson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must submit an application and essay. Award: No more than amount of 1 semester's tuition at Murray State University Number: 1
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Bob Hooks Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must complete an application and submit a transcript showing at least a 3.0 GPA. Award: $500, renewable if at least a 3.0 GPA is maintained in 12 credit hours Number: 1 Deadline: March 16
Andrea K. LeFan "True Artist" Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must plan to attend an accredited art program. Application, interview and portfolio required. Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: April 30
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Lyon County FFA Alumni Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a Lyon County FFA member, senior or college student; pursue a 4-year degree in any area of agriculture; attend the University of Kentucky, Western Kentucky University or Murray State University; and apply for the National FFA Scholarship. Preference given to an agriculture education or animal science major. Award: $1,000 Number: 1 Deadline: February 15 *****
Sadie Belle Owens Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must complete application and submit at least a 150-word essay on why student wants and deserves this scholarship. Deadline: May 1
Organization Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a Lyon County High School graduating senior and submit an application. Award: $250; renewable for 4 years upon submission of transcript showing at least a 2.5 GPA. Number: 1 Deadline: April 15 Contact: President of Lyon County Parent Teacher Organization or counselor
Eligibility: Must be a Lyon County High School graduating senior who is of good moral character; submit an application, a brief essay stating ambitions and goals and what the student hopes to accomplish in their life, 2 letters of recommendation and a transcript; be the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran or active duty service member; and attend either a 2-year or 4-year degree-granting institution or a vocational school. Award: $200 Number: 1 Deadline: May 1