Union County 4-H Council:
J. A. Wheeler Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Union County High School senior who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in the 4-H program.
Award: $250
Number: 1
Deadline: November 1
Contact: Stephanie Goode Thomas, Extension Agent for 4-H/Youth Development, Union County Cooperative Extension Service, 1938 U.S. Highway 60 West, Morganfield, KY 42437, phone 270.389.1400, email stephaniegoode@uky.edu or cesunion@uky.edu, website www.ca.uky.edu/union
Eligibility: Must be a dues-paid member of the Union County Farm Bureau, plan to pursue a career in agriculture or ag-related business and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA each semester. Award announced at Honors Day and scholarship check presented at the annual meeting.
Award: $1,000
Number: 1
Deadline: April 1
Contact: Counselor, Union County High School, 4464 U.S. Highway 60, West Morganfield, KY 42437, phone 270.389.1454
Eligibility: Must be a Union County High School graduating senior along with any additional criteria listed under specific scholarship.
Deadline: Unless otherwise noted, March 29
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Counselor, Union County High School, 4464 Highway 60 West, Morganfield, KY 42437, phone 270.389.1454, fax 270.389.2715
Eligibility: Must be the dependent child of a full-time Alliance Coal employee who has at least 1 year of continuous employment and be a high school senior planning to attend an accredited college, university or vocational-technical school. Award: $500 and $1,000
Deadline: March 5
Contact: Alliance Coal Scholars Program, Scholarship Management Services, One Scholarship Way, Saint Peter, MN 56082
Coleman and Hazel Brinkley
Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, a positive attitude, high moral values, academic excellence and leadership potential.
Award: $250
Carol Davis Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Based on academic performance, ACT/SAT scores, financial need and acceptance to college.
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of Columbus #1004 Community Service Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a direct male relative who is an active or deceased Knights of Columbus member; be Catholic; and submit a copy of baptismal certificate, detailed information regarding community service and signature of parish priest.
Award: $2,000
Contact: Counselor or Knights of Columbus Scholarship, 709 Mary Anne Drive, Morganfield, KY 42437
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Fraternal Order of
Eagles #4209 Scholarship
Eligibility: Based on GPA, class rank, ACT score and income.
Award: $500
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Eligibility: Must rank in top 50% of class, be the child of a Trelleborg YSH Inc.-Western Kentucky Division and Trelleborg Adhesive Plant employee or employee's spouse (based on medical insurance eligibility guidelines); have a 3.0 GPA; demonstrate school and community service, demonstrate financial need and college acceptance.
Award: $10,000 for 4-year university; $5,000 for 2-year college
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Griggs-Alvey American
Legion Scholarship
Eligibility: Must attend Henderson Community College, be a child or grandchild of an honorably discharged veteran and reside in Union County or be an active member of the armed forces from Union County.
Dr. Doug Hines Scholarship
Eligibility: Preference given to a male, then female, basketball player.
Award: $150
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female, basketball player.
Award: $150
Eligibility: Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Preference given to a student with a disability and to a student majoring in fish and wildlife, conservation, wildlife enforcement, biology or conservation education. Award: $1,000
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Old National Bank Community Service Matters-Kids Smart Saving Scholarship Eligibility: Must reside in a community where Old National is located. Be a current Kid$ Start Savings account holder or ONBU student checking, demonstrate a commitment to community service and provide documentation.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 11
Contact: Amy Casavant, Community Matters Scholarship, Old National Bank, One Main Street, 3rd Floor, Evansville, IN 47708
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Sturgis Chamber of Commerce
Foundation Inc. Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have at least a 2.5 GPA or 17 composite ACT score.
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Sturgis Kiwanis Scholarship
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Mike Thomas Scholarship
Eligibility: Based on contribution to the school, community and wrestling program.
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Eligibility: Must major in an agricultural field, preferably beef or food science; have at least a 2.5 GPA; and demonstrate involvement in FFA, 4-H, steering and livestock judging considered. Preference given to a resident of Union County and a member of the Union County Beef Producers.
Eligibility: Based on GPA, college entrance test scores, number of college prep or honors classes taken and financial need. Award: $500
Union County Retired Teachers and
United Community Bank Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior
pursuing a degree in education.
Award: $1,000