Foundation for the Tri-State Community Inc. Contact: Person listed under scholarship program
Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a 100th Legislative District resident, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and show a history of involvement in community and/or religious service. Award: varies Number: 1 Contact: Counselor, Paul G. Blazer High School, Boyd County High School, Fairview High School, Rose Hill Christian School or Russell High School
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Eligibility: Must be a student at a public or private high school in the FIVCO counties (Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence) and plan to attend Ashland Community and Technical College, Marshall University, Morehead State University, Ohio University (Southern or Athens branch), Rio Grande University, Shawnee State University or the University of Kentucky. Based on merit and financial need relative to tuition costs. Preference given to a student studying the sciences. An education major will not be considered. Award: Varies Number: 1 Contact: Counselor *****
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior of a public or private high school in Boyd or Greenup County, Kentucky, Cabell or Wayne County, West Virginia, or Lawrence County, Ohio. Based on application and subsequent acceptance and enrollment into a nursing program at a college or technical school, financial need, solid academic performance, involvement in school and volunteer activities, and quality of essay and letters of recommendation. Award: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March Contact: Counselors at eligible public and private high schools *****
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Morning Has Broken Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a Boyd County High School, Paul G. Blazer High School or Russell High School senior; plan to pursue a business major; and attend an accredited college or university. Award: Varies Number: 1 Contact: Guidance office at Boyd County High School, Paul G. Blazer High School or Russell High School
a business major; and attend an accredited college or university. Award: Varies Number: 1 Contact: Guidance office at Boyd County High School, Paul G. Blazer High School or Russell High School
Eligibility: Must reside in the Fredonia area, have at least a 3.0 GPA, complete an application and on a separate sheet discuss need for financial assistance with educational plans. Award: Varies Number: 1 Deadline: April 1 Contact: Counselor
Eligibility: Must be a Caldwell, Crittenden or Lyon County student; complete an application; have at least a 2.5 GPA; submit transcript; and demonstrate financial need. Award: $500 Number: 1 Deadline: March 23 Contact: Counselor
Riley Memorial Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior residing in Caldwell, Crittenden or Lyon County; have at least a 3.0 GPA; and complete an application. Academic excellence, achievement, financial need and a desire to excel and succeed in life considered. Award: Varies Number: 1 Deadline: April 1 Contact: President, Fredonia Valley Bank, 602 Cassidy Avenue, Fredonia, KY 42411
Friends of Rough River Lake Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a Breckinridge or Grayson County resident; have a high school diploma or GED; have at least a 3.0 GPA; be recommended by at least 1 voting member of the Friends of Rough River Lake Inc.; have at least 24 hours of volunteer service to Friends of Rough River Lake activities, Rough River State Park, Corps of Engineers program or other voluntary community service directly benefitting the Rough River Lake area; and have no criminal record. Award: $500 Deadline: April 30 Contact: Counselor Fund for the Arts: William Tolbert Whittenberg Scholarship for Excellence Eligibility: Must be a resident of the Kentucky area region; be 16 to 20 years old; plan to pursue a professional career in the performing arts; and submit 2 letters of recommendation from appropriate instructors or mentors, an essay stating career goals, online application, scholarship and intended use of scholarship funds. Award: $2,000 – $5,000 Number: 1 – 3 Deadline: March 31 Contact: Kristin Wingfeld, 623 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, phone 502.582.0104, email kwingfeld@fundforthearts.com, website www.fundforthearts.com
Fund for the Arts: William Tolbert Whittenberg Scholarship for Excellence Eligibility: Must be a resident of the Kentuckyiana region; be 16 to 20 years old; plan to pursue a professional career in the performing arts; and submit 2 letters of recommendation from appropriate instructors or mentors, an essay stating career goals, online application, scholarship need and intended use of scholarship funds. Award: $2,000 – $5,000 Number: 1 - 3 Deadline: March 31 Contact: Kristin Wingfeld, 623 West Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202, phone 502.582.0104, email kwingfeld@fundforthearts.com, website www.fundforthearts.com
Eligibility: Must be a graduating high school senior; be the child of a member of Grayson RECC whose primary residence is in Carter, Elliott, Greenup, Lawrence, Lewis or Rowan County; and fulfill the requirements of the scholarship program. Number: Varies Deadline: March 1 Contact: Julie Lewis, Grayson RECC, 109 Bagby Park, Grayson, KY 41143, phone 606.475.2191 or 800.562.3532, email julie.lewis@graysonrecc.com, website www.graysonrecc.com
Eligibility: Must be a graduate of Fleming County High School, Mason County High School or St. Patrick High School; have participated in athletics; and be under age 25 at time of initial selection. Financial and academic criteria apply. Award: $1,000 Number: Up to 4 Deadline: Third week of April; contact organization for actual date Contact: Counselor or Hayswood Foundation Inc., 1 West McDonald Parkway, Suite 3A, Maysville, KY 41056, phone 606.563.9333, email hfound@maysvilleky.net, website www.hayswood.org
Hickman-Fulton RECC Scholarship Eligibility: Must be a Carlisle County High School, Fulton County High School or Hickman County High School graduating senior; have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Hickman-Fulton RECC; be pursuing enrollment in an acceptable college or university; demonstrate an excellent