have at least 10 hours of community service and submit an essay based on “Your Future Educational Goals” and 2 letters of recommendation (1 from a teacher or counselor).
Award: Varied
Number: Varies
Contact: Counselor
Jefferson County Area 4-H Council
Contact: Ashley S. Holt, Jefferson County
4-H, 810 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY
40204, phone 502.569.2344
Louis M. and Florence G.
Benn Family Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Jefferson County 4-H member or alumnus age 16–23 and have achieved Clover Level V or higher of the 4-H Achievement Program. Prior recipients are not eligible.
Award: $1,000 (can vary dependent on funding)
Number: 1
Deadline: September 1
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Rodney Williams 4-H
College Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a Jefferson County 4-H member or alumnus, be age 16–23 and have achieved Clover Level V or higher of the 4-H Achievement Program. Prior recipients are not eligible.
Award: $1,000 (can vary dependent on funding)
Number: 1
Deadline: September 1
Eligibility: Must be an outstanding high school senior; plan to major in agriculture at an agricultural college in Kentucky or Indiana; and reside in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer or Trimble County, Kentucky, or Clark, Floyd or Harrison County, Indiana. Based on academic achievement, leadership qualities, character, citizenship and participation in activities other than school work.
Deadline: March 31
Contact: Howard A. Kamin, Fund Manager, Louisville Agricultural Club, c/o Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service, 810 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204, phone 502.569.2344
Corley Brown Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Number: 1
Howard Kamin Scholarship
Award: $3,600
Number: 1
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Charles Keen Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2,000
Number: 1
Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a college student who resides in Jefferson County, be enrolled in a degree program over 1 year in length, have a 3.0 college GPA, expect to graduate before June 30, 2013 and meet income guidelines.
Award: $1,000
Number: 1
Deadline: December 31
Contact: website www.louisvilleky.gov/cap
Eligibility: Must be a talented, motivated and successful student living in a public housing development or receiving Section 8 assistance from the Louisville Metro Housing Authority. Based on GPA, financial need, other financial aid, essay and interview. In college, student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and be a full-time student.
Award: Up to $2,000
Number: Varies
Deadline: May 1 prior to fall semester enrollment
Contact: Janice Burns or Dan Farrell, Louisville Metro Housing Authority, 420 South Eighth Street, Louisville, KY 40203, phone 502.569.3424
Eligibility: Must complete an application and questionnaire and submit a high school, GED or postsecondary transcript and 2 signed letters of recommendation.
Deadline: February 28
Contact: Counselor or website www.pflaglouisville.org
Morehead State University
Black Achievers Scholarship, page 40.
University of Kentucky
Greater Louisville UK Young
Alumni Club Scholarship, page 75.
Jefferson County UK Alumni
Club Scholarship, page 76.
Anthony Dishman
Scholarship, page 112.
Jennison County UK Young
Alumni Scholarship, page 113.
University of Louisville
e.on US Foundation Scholarship, page 130.
Henderson Electric Industry
Scholarship, page 130.
Thomas McKelvan Murray Jr.
Endowment Scholarship, page 131.
Edward J. and Eunice B. Theobald Jr.
Scholarship, page 131.
Campbellsville University
Westside Portland Baptist Church
Scholarship, page 145.
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Wood and Marie Hannah
Scholarship, page 158.
University of the Cumberland
Westside Portland Baptist Church
Scholarship, page 182.
Jefferson County UK Young
Alumni Scholarship, page 113.
University of Louisville
e.on US Foundation Scholarship,
page 130.
Henderson Electric Industry
Scholarship, page 130.
Thomas McKelvan Murray Jr.
Endowment Scholarship, page 131.
Edward J. and Eunice B. Theobald Jr.
Scholarship, page 131.
Campbellsville University
Westside Portland Baptist Church
Scholarship, page 145.
Kentucky Wesleyan College
Wood and Marie Hannah
Scholarship, page 158.
University of the Cumberlands
Westside Portland Baptist Church
Scholarship, page 182.
The Community Foundation of Louisville:
Artist Bill Fischer Foundation for
Working Artists Scholarship, Nelle
Peterson Memorial Art Scholarship,
page 235.
St. James Court Art Show
Scholarship, page 243.
Salt River Electric Scholarship, page 243.
Shelby Energy Cooperative
Scholarship, page 243.
Jessamine County Schools
Contact: Counselor
Jessamine County Beef Cattle Association: Charles Mathis Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior at a Jessamine County high school and be enrolled in an agriculture-related subject or plan an agriculture-related career.
Award: $500
Number: 2
Jessamine County Education
Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior at a
Jessamine County high school and plan to
pursue a teaching degree.
Award: $500
Number: 2
Jessamine County Retired
Teachers Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a graduating senior
at a Jessamine County high school and
plan to major in education. Financial need