Home Builders Association of Western Kentucky: Jack Marshall Memorial Scholarship, page 238. Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Scholarship, page 239. Jackson Purchase Medical Center: Jackson Purchase Medical Center Scholarship, Medical Technologist Scholarship, page 239. Rev. W. W. Morris Memorial Scholarship, page 247. Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Scholarship, page 242. Region 1 Basketball Coaches Association Scholarship, page 242. River Valley AgCredit Scholarship, page 243. West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship, page 244.
Eligibility: Must be a resident of Carroll County and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Award: Varies Number: Varies Deadline: March 1 Contact: Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 535, Carrollton, KY 41008, phone 502.732.7034 or 502.732.7035, email chamber@carrollcountyky.com, website www.carrollcountyky.com
Eligibility: Must be a paid member or the child of a member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. One scholarship based on need, grades and activities; the other on grades, involvement and other activities. Student must maintain a 2.0 GPA during first semester to qualify for the full scholarship. Award: $500
Contact: Sheree Richter, Carroll County High School, 1706 Highland Avenue, Carrollton, KY 41008, phone 502.732.7075, email sheree.richter@carroll.kyschools.us or Jim Sapp, phone 502.732.4238
Carroll County High School Eligibility: Unless otherwise noted, must be a Carroll County High School graduating senior along with any additional criteria listed under specific scholarship.
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Sheree Richter, Carroll County High School, 1706 Highland Avenue, Carrollton, KY 41008, phone 502.732.7075, email sheree.richter@carroll.kyschools.us
Eligibility: Must have been enrolled in the business department at the Carroll County Area Technology Center; plan to pursue a higher education; be a current member of FBLA; and submit an application, statement from principal or counselor, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, résumé and 1-page document titled “Why I Want to Pursue a Higher Education.” Interview required.
Eligibility: Must write a letter to the Carroll County Public Library scholarship committee explaining need for this scholarship.
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Carrollton Masonic Lodge #134 College Scholarship Eligibility: Must maintain a 2.0 GPA during first semester to qualify for full scholarship. Based on need, grades and activities while in high school. Award: $500 Number: 1
Eligibility: Must submit an application, a composition of no more than 500 words indicating career objectives and major goals in life and a high school transcript. Based on a well-rounded curriculum, school and community activities and need. Award: $500 Number: 1
Eligibility: Must be a Carroll County High School student; be planning to pursue a career in math, engineering or chemistry at an accredited college, university or technical school; and submit 2 letters of recommendation, (at least 1 from a teacher), official high school transcript, an essay explaining the importance of industry to community and community to industry and a completed application. Award: $1,250; renewable 4-years Number: 1 *****
Award: $1,250; renewable 4-years Number: 1
Eligibility: Must submit a transcript and a letter explaining why the applicant needs the scholarship.
College Scholarship Eligibility: Must have been a Boy or Girl Scout and have the qualities of honesty, community service and academic promise. *****
Eligibility: Must submit a completed application; a typed, double-spaced essay describing educational goals; high school transcript; and a letter of recommendation from a current or former teacher.
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Eligibility: Must submit a letter explaining why the applicant needs the scholarship. *****
Eligibility: Must have played boys' basketball or baseball or girls' basketball or softball with good sportsmanship qualities, have at least a 3.0 GPA, have had some community involvement and submit a high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a coach or an official describing sportsmanship qualities. Award: $250 Number: 2; top female and male *****
Eligibility: Must plan a career in teaching, submit a 1- or 2-page letter explaining reasons for wanting to become a teacher and attach a high school transcript. Award: $1,000 Number: 1
Eligibility: Must plan to pursue a degree in nursing and submit a transcript and brief paragraph explaining why student wants to go into the health care field and how this scholarship will help. Award: $500 to any college or $1,000 if attending the University of Kentucky and majoring in nursing during sophomore year