Contact: Scholarship Coordinator, c/o James Sweatt, Roederer Correctional Complex, P. O. Box 69, LaGrange, KY 40017
Eligibility: Must attend Eastern Kentucky University, Lindsey Wilson College, University of Louisville, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University or Xavier University (Cincinnati); submit documentation of acceptance by the participating university and a letter of recommendation; and plan to become a school or mental health counselor. Preference given to a beginning master's student who has earned less than 15 hours. Award: Tuition, $100 textbook grant Number: 1
Deadline: April 15
Contact: Dr. Bill Braden, 622 Timothy Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601, phone 502.223.3007, email bradenkca@fewpb.net
Eligibility: Must have a family member employed by a KCSA company, have at least a 2.0 GPA and complete application.
Deadline: July 1
Contact: Counselor or Kentucky Crushed Stone Association, P.O. Box 326, Frankfort, KY 40602
Associate's Degree Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Number: 2
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Bachelor's Degree Scholarship
Award: $1,500
Number: 4
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Vocational/Technical
School Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Number: 4
Kentucky Education Support
Personnel Association (KESPA):
Paul Mason Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a KESPA member or the child or grandchild of a KESPA member, complete an application and attach a photo. Award: $1,000
Deadline: June 6
Contact: Counselor
Kentucky Electronic Security Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Must have a parent or guardian who is a full-time paid member of a police, sheriff’s or fire department or a volunteer member of a fire department; complete an application; and submit an essay, school transcripts, proof of college or university acceptance, proof of parent occupation, copy of SAT and/or ACT score, letter of recommendation, and résumé of academic prizes, awards, hobbies, extracurricular activities, and work history.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
Contact: Counselor or local fire or police department
who is a full-time paid member of a police, sheriff’s or fire department or a volunteer member of a fire department; complete an application; and submit an essay, school transcripts, proof of college or university acceptance, proof of parent occupation, copy of SAT and/or ACT score, letter of recommendation, and résumé of academic prizes, awards, hobbies, extracurricular activities, and work history.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
Contact: Counselor or local fire or police department
Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Susan Tanner, Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 20700, Louisville, KY 40250, phone 502.495.5206, email susan.tanner@kyfb.com, website www.kyfb.com
Eligibility: Must be a member of a Farm Bureau family and plan to major in agriculture.
Award: $1,500
Number: 100 - nationwide
Deadline: Postmarked by February 15
Contact: Scholarship Program Administrators, P.O. Box 23737, Nashville, TN 37202, phone 615.320.3149
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Eligibility: Must be at least 23 years old, be enrolled in college or attempting to enroll, be pursuing a 4-year course of study at any Kentucky college, be a Kentucky high school graduate or GED holder and have been a member of Kentucky Farm Bureau for at least 2 years before applying for award. Must retain membership for the duration of the scholarship.
Award: Up to $3,000, $250 per semester (not to exceed 3 per year) for up to 12 semesters. Applied to tuition only.
Number: 1
Deadline: Postmarked by May 1
Eligibility: Must be a member of FFA and Farm Bureau.
Award: $1,000
Number: 15 - nationwide
Deadline: Postmarked by February 15
Contact: FFA Scholarship Fund Coordinator, P.O. Box 68960, Indianapolis, IN 46268, phone 317.802.6060
Eligibility: Must be a member of a Kentucky Farm Bureau family or, if married, have own membership before applying; hold a baccalaureate degree from any recognized 4-year college in Kentucky; be enrolled or accepted for admission as a full-time graduate student; and be pursuing a graduate degree in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Award: $1,000
Number: 1
Deadline: Postmarked by May 1
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Education Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior,
be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau
member, have at least a 3.5 GPA or a 23 ACT
score, pursue a 4-year course of study, be
enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Award: $1,000, paid over 2 semesters
Number: Varies; about 20 - 30
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28
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Eligibility: Must be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation employee and be a full-time student. The employee must be full-time and have worked for Kentucky Farm Bureau for a least 1 year. Award: $2,000
Number: 1
Deadline: April 15
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Agents Association Scholarship
Eligibility: Must be high school senior,
be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau
member, have at least a 3.5 GPA or a 23 ACT
score, pursue a 4-year course of study, be
enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Award: $2,000
Number: 2; 1 to the child of an agency manager or insurance agent, 1 to the child of an agency secretary or customer service representative
Deadline: Postmarked by February 28
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Eligibility: Must be high school senior, be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau member, have at least a 3.5 GPA or a 23 ACT score, pursue a 4-year course of study, be enrolled full-time and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Award: $2,000