activities, and volunteer in the community. Award: Varies Number: 1 Deadline: May 7 Contact: Counselor

Eligibility: Must be a Community Service Block Grant-eligible client (household income must be 125% of federal poverty guidelines or lower) who is studying for a first associate's or bachelor's degree, have a high school diploma or GED, have verification of current cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment for fall semester at an accredited college or vocational school, present a letter of reference from a school teacher or counselor and a personal letter of reference and submit a typed request of no more than 500 words for the award.

Number: 3 each in Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin and Pike Counties. If a county does not have 3 qualified applicants, funds will be used in the other counties. Deadline: July 15

Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior who resides in the Big Sandy RECC service region, plan to attend college and demonstrate financial need. Award: $1,000 Number: 1 Deadline: April Contact: Counselor

Eligibility: Must meet the income guidelines for the Community Service Block Grant program (household income must be 100% of poverty or lower) and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA during the current school year (if not currently in high school, a 2.5 GPA must have been maintained during the final year of high school). Based on financial need, academic record and income level. Award: Varies; dependent on funding Number: 1 for each county in service areas listed Deadline: May 1

Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Kassie Branham, Blue Grass Community Foundation, 250 West Main Street, Suite 1220, Lexington, KY 40507, phone 859.225.3343, email kbranham@bgcf.org, website www.bgcf.org

Eligibility: Must have a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Fayette or Woodford County. Award: About $1,000 Number: Varies Deadline: March 15

Richard E. and Lucile G. Coe Fund Eligibility: Must be attending Licking Valley Center of Maysville Community College and reside in Bourbon, Harrison, Nicholas, or Robertson County. Award: Varies Contact: Bruce Florence, Maysville Community College, phone 859.234.8626, ext: 4102

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Perry L. Greer Memorial Mining Technology Scholarship Eligibility: Must plan to enter a mining technology curriculum. Award: $500 Contact: Hazard Community and Technical College. *****

Margaret Hall Alumnae Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a relative of a Margaret Hall School alumna. Award: Varies, $500 - $1,000 *****

Eligibility: Must be an outstanding undergraduate student from eastern Kentucky, major in a business-related field, and be attending an accredited degree-granting 4-year Kentucky college. Award: $2,000, nonrenewable Number: 3

Licking Valley Center Scholarship Eligibility: Must attend the Licking Valley Center of Maysville Community College. Award: Varies Contact: Bruce Florence, Maysville Community College, phone 859.234.8626, ext. 4102 *****

Eligibility: Must be the child or stepchild of an active employee of MacLellan Services Inc. or a wholly owned subsidiary; plan to major in business, engineering, industrial sciences, information systems, HVAC, electronics or a related field; and attend an accredited college, university or technical school in the United States. Renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study if a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Contact: MacLellan Services, Lexington, KY or Blue Grass Community Foundation *****

Contact: MacLellan Services, Lexington, KY or Blue Grass Community Foundation *****

Eligibility: Must be a Kentucky resident, be a graduating high school senior and demonstrate financial need. Award: $1,000 to $2,000; renewable up to 4 years Number: Varies Deadline: March 15

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Loren Richards Elder Care Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a graduating student from KCTCS who will go on to earn a bachelor's degree in an area which has a direct impact upon the elderly population, particularly nursing homes. Award: $4,000, renewable for a second year. Contact: Kentucky Community and Technical College System *****

Eligibility: Must be a graduate student with excellent academic ability, a desire to follow a career in public service and financial need. Award: Up to $1,500 Number: Varies Deadline: April 1

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Eligibility: Must be diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, be enrolled in a college or technical school and exhibit potential for academic success. Award: At least $500 Number: Varies Deadline: August 1 *****

Eligibility: Must be an aspiring broadcaster from eastern Kentucky. Scholarship awards are submitted by high school counselors from Regions 13, 14 and 15 of KHSAA. Award: $1,000 Contact: Counselor or General Manager, WYMT-TV, 606.436.5757

Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, be a customer of Blue Grass Energy, have at least a 3.0 GPA, be active in school and community activities, demonstrate financial need, complete an application form and submit an essay and résumé. Applications available at eligible schools or at www.bgenergy.com. Award: $1,000