to grow in leadership roles both in the community and on teams and demonstrate leadership roles within the school and community. Award: $3,000 Number: 1 male, 1 female Deadline: March 19 *****

National City/KHSAA Sweet 16\circledR Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a senior student-athlete in Kentucky and submit an application, official transcript, letter of recommendation and high school senior picture. Based on academic achievement, leadership at school and community service. Award: 1,000 Number: 32; 1 male, 1 female from each region Deadline: February 24 Contact: Butch Cope, KHSAA, 2280 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY 40505.

Eligibility: Must have achieved at least 2 of the following: have at least a B+ average, be ranked in the top 25% of class or have a 24 ACT or 1100 SAT score (Verbal and Math only); have participated in 2 sports for at least 2 years in each sport; have earned at least 1 varsity letter in each of 2 sports; complete application; and submit a letter of recommendation from the high school athletic administrator/director, who is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and a member of the respective state athletic administrators association.

Award: $500

Number: 2, 1 female and 1 male Deadline: February 28 Contact: Counselor or Hugh McReynolds, Logan County High School, 2200 Bowling Green Road, Russellville, KY 42276

Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior; be the son or daughter of a member of the Kentucky High School Coaches Association; have at least a 3.0 GPA in the 17 high school core classes through the first semester of the senior year and at least a 22 ACT/900 SAT composite score; plan to major in education; and submit 4 copies of high school transcript, first-semester of senior year report card, list of extracurricular activities, copy of ACT/SAT scores, a letter of recommendation from high school principal or counselor, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, a 200-word type written essay on why student wants to enter the field of education and application at www.khsca.org. A student who receives a full academic or athletic scholarship as a college freshman is not eligible. Award: $1,000 Number: 10; 5 male, 5 female Deadline: April 15 Contact: High school coach, www.khsca.org or counselor

recommendation from a teacher, a 200-word typewritten essay on why student wants to enter the field of education and application at www.khsca.org. A student who receives a full academic or athletic scholarship as a college freshman is not eligible. Award: $1,000 Number: 10; 5 male, 5 female Deadline: April 15 Contact: High school coach, www.khsca.org or counselor

Contact: Kentucky Housing Association, c/o Gerald Board, Lyon County Housing Authority, P.O. Box 190, Eddyville, KY 42038, phone 270.388.7108, email lyoncoun@bellsouth.net, website www.lcha.us/

Eligibility: Must be a resident of a low-rent public housing program managed by a public housing authority or Section 8 Program; be a high school senior; meet income requirements as defined by HUD for housing; and be sponsored by an active member of the Kentucky Housing Association. Award: $20,000 - 4 year scholarship given every 4 years (2008, 2012, 2016, etc.) Number: 1 Deadline: March 31

Eligibility: Must be a resident of a low-rent public housing program managed by a public housing authority or Section 8 Program; be a high school senior, have graduated from high school, have received a GED from an accredited educational agency or be attending college; meet income requirements as defined by HUD for housing; and be sponsored by an active member of the Kentucky Housing Association.

Award: 1 - $3,000 for 1 year; 3 - $750 per year for 4 years Number: 4 Deadline: March 31

Eligibility: Must be a current, retired or disabled Kentucky sworn police officer or telecommunicator or a survivor or dependent of the same and be accepted into an accredited college or university or a recognized vocational or trade school before the scholarship funds are awarded. A dependent family member, including surviving spouse, of an officer or telecommunicator killed in the line of duty will be given highest priority. Award: $1,000 to $2,000 Number: Up to 25 Deadline: March 31 Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Eastern Kentucky University, Funderburk Building, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475, phone 859.622.8081

school before the scholarship funds are awarded. A dependent family member, including surviving spouse, of an officer or telecommunicator killed in the line of duty will be given highest priority. Award: $1,000 to $2,000 Number: Up to 25 Deadline: March 31 Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Eastern Kentucky University, Funderburk Building, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475, phone 859.622.8081

Eligibility: Must have a declared music education major, be enrolled at a Kentucky college or university, be a junior and admitted to the teacher education program at the school, have at least 2 semesters of school remaining, have a GPA meeting minimum requirements for scholarship consideration at the school and be a U.S. citizen. Award: $1,000 Number: 1 Deadline: June 1 Contact: Kentucky Music Educators Association, P.O. Box 1058, Richmond, KY 40476, website www.kmea.org

Eligibility: Must be a dependent child of an active, retired or deceased Kentucky National Guard member and submit high school or applicable college transcripts, a recent photo and 3 character reference letters from public, educational and/or religious leaders who are not family members. Based on financial need, academic scholarship, personal character and leadership qualities. Award: Varies Number: 6; subject to change Contact: Kentucky National Guard Historical Foundation Inc., 1117 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601, phone 502.564.7500 or toll-free 800.251.2333 Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association: Charles E. Wilson Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of Kentucky and be enrolled in a recognized horticulture or related program at any college, university or community college. Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: May 31