State Government Kentucky Scholarships - KHEAA

1 245245 Kentucky ScholarshipsMany Kentucky businesses and organizations have set up financial aid programs to help Kentuckians with their college costs. Some are available statewide, while others are limited to several counties, one county or one school. KHEAA has gathered information on as many of these programs as we can. Statewide programs are listed first, then county-specific ScholarshipsTrade SchoolsTwo-Year Public CollegesPrivate Colleges,Universities, and SeminariesPublic UniversitiesFederal GovernmentState GovernmentIndexAffording Higher education 2020 2021247 KHEAAS tatewideHoratio Alger Kentucky ScholarshipEligibility: Must be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Kentucky , plan to enter a college in the no later than the fall following graduation, demonstrate a strong commitment to pursuing and com-pleting a bachelor s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States, demonstrate financial need, be involved in cocurricular and community service activities, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, main-tain at least a GPA and be a citizen and resident of Kentucky .

2 Award: $10,000 Deadline: October 25 Contact: Counselor or A Classic ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a citizen or be in the process of obtaining citizenship; be a Kentucky resident; be a graduating senior at a Kentucky high school that is a member of the All A Classic; plan to attend a college or university in Kentucky in the upcoming year; be a full-time student; be drug free; and submit a completed application, signed release form, 2 letters of recommendation, transcript, a recent picture and a short essay about the : $1,000 Number: VariesDeadline: October 11 Contact: Counselor_____American Advertising Federation LouisvilleEligibility: In addition to any criteria under a specific scholarship , must be in an associ-ate s degree or technical certification program with at least 30 credit hours completed or be a junior or senior in a 4-year degree program with at least 60 credit hours completed at the time of application; have at least a GPA (most recent transcript required); be a resident of Kentucky or of Clark, Floyd or Harrison County, Indiana.

3 And be pursuing a college major, degree or certificate relating to advertising or marketing communications (including communications, mass communi-cations, journalism, advertising, public rela-tions, marketing, business communications, graphic arts, computer design, multimedia, and English) with the intent of pursuing a career in the : $2,500 Number: 2 Deadline: March 1 Contact: Jessica England, Ballard scholarship **Diversity ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a citizen of African, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, Middle Eastern or Pacific Island WeldingSociety Foundation : AWS Foundation, Inc., 8669 Doral Boulevard, Doral, FL 33166; ; E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be at least 18 years old, have at least a high school diploma; be a full-time college junior or senior; be pursuing at least a 4-year bachelor s degree in welding engineer-ing or welding engineering technology; have maintained at least a GPA in engineering, scientific and technical subjects; have at least a overall GPA; be a citizen; and plan to attend an academic institution in the United States.

4 Preference given to a welding engineering student residing or attending school in Kentucky or : $2,500; renewable for up to 2 yearsNumber: 1**Sky Cylinder Testing ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a resident of Kentucky or Indiana, be enrolled in Ivy Tech Community College Southwest and be studying : March 1_____APSC Foundation for education & Research Inc.:American Pharmacy Services Corporation scholarship /LoansEligibility: Must have successfully com-pleted the requirement of a pre-pharmacy curriculum and be accepted to an accredited pharmacy school. Based on academic record, personal characteristics, management poten-tial and recommendations. scholarship is only awarded to a student in a State where an APSC member pharmacy is : Up to $2,000 each semester or up to $1,000 per session; minimum GPA equal to a C must be maintained for continued participation in the program.

5 Loan proceeds payable on a per-semester : VariesDeadline: July 15 for fall semester; Novem-ber 15 for spring semesterContact: scholarship Coordinator, APSC Foundation for education & Research Inc., 102 Enterprise Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601; ; Institute Foundation:Bill and Shireen Kirk ScholarshipEligibility: Must reside in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky , Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Caro-lina, Tennessee, Virginia or West Virginia; be a full-time student unless a written exception is approved; be a junior or senior enrolled in a bachelor s degree program or be a candidate for a master s or doctorate degree in the year the scholarship award is granted; be majoring in business, chemistry, civil engineering, con-struction management, marketing or sales; have financial need; and submit a transcript and status report each : Varies; tuition, fees and course-related expensesNumber: VariesDeadline: February 15 Contact: Susie Tanner, Asphalt Institute Foundation Program and Development Manager, of the United States Army, Fort Campbell Chapter ScholarshipEligibility: Must be the child of a member of the Association of the United States Army, Fort Campbell Chapter and submit an application, r sum , essay, 2 letters of recommendation and : TBDC ontact: Lee Ann Nelson, Association of the United States Army, Fort Campbell Chapter, Grass Community Foundation Contact: Unless otherwise noted, Kristen Tidwell, Blue Grass Community Foundation, 499 East High Street, Suite 112, Lexington, KY 40507; ; B.

6 Bright Jr. Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be an employee or relative of an employee of a company belonging to the Kentucky Propane Gas : $1,500 Deadline: March 1 Kentucky ScholarshipsStatewideAffording Higher education 2020 2021248 KHEAA ** Perry L. Greer Memorial Mining Technology scholarship Eligibility: Must plan to enter a mining technology curriculum. Award: $500 Contact: Hazard Community and Techni-cal College **Stephen L. Keller scholarship Eligibility: Must be a business major, be at-tending an accredited degree-granting 4-year Kentucky college, be enrolled full time in business administration or related area of study, be a resident of eastern Kentucky and demonstrate financial : March 1** Licking Valley Center scholarship Eligibility: Must attend the Licking Valley Center of Maysville Community and Tech-nical College. Award: VariesContact: Cara Clark, Maysville Community and technical College, , ext.

7 66176**MacLellan education ScholarshipEligibility: Must be the child or stepchild of an active employee of MacLellan Services 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 Renewable for up to 5 years of undergraduate study with a : March 1**Margaret Hall Alumnae ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a relative of a Margaret Hall School : Varies, $500 to $1,000 Deadline: March 1** Lewis E. Owens scholarship , see page 218.**Loren Richards Elder Care ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a third-year student in nursing, medicine, science, nutrition, physi-cal therapy or other field of study that will prepare student for a career with a direct impact on the elderly population. Award: $2,000; renewable for a second year contingent upon maintaining full-time status and having at least a GPA Deadline: March 1**Edith Schwab Memorial ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduate student with an excellent academic record, have financial need and desire to follow a career in public service in : VariesDeadline: March 1**Lewis Sexton ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a child or legal ward of a UAW 862 member or retiree, plan to attend college in Kentucky and have at least a cumulative high school : $5,000 Deadline: March 1**Jennifer Leigh Soper ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a college-bound student and have been diagnosed with cystic : VariesDeadline: March 1**Burrier Warren ScholarshipEligibility: Must attend the Licking Valley Center of Maysville Community and Tech-nical College.

8 Award: VariesContact: Cara Clark, Maysville Community and technical College, , ext. 66176_____Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association ScholarshipEligibility: The parent or guardian of the applicant must submit proof of growing burley tobacco in the current year. Based on GPA, writing ability and leadership potential. Application available February : $3,000 Number: 10 Deadline: April 1 Contact: scholarship Committee, Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association, 620 South Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508; ; Kentucky Community FoundationEligibility: Must be a graduating senior who plans to attend Elizabethtown Community and technical College or be a returning ECTC student, have a cumulative GPA and submit a copy of acceptance letter and applicant s full Student Aid : March 1 Contact: Central Kentucky Commu-nity Foundation, 200 Jim Owen Drive, Elizabethtown, KY 42701; ; and Mrs.

9 E. H. Durnil scholarship Award: $500**Dr. Larry and Mary Lou Hall ScholarshipAward: $500**Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. Hall ScholarshipAward: $500**Rae of Sunshine Kentucky ScholarshipEligibility: Must be enrolled in an accredited mental health program; be a graduate or undergraduate student; be within 2 years of expected graduation date; have a cumulative GPA; demonstrate leadership, kindness and passion for helping others; and submit a letter of recommendation from an individual who can attest to the applicant s academic performance, professionalism, work ethic and values. Must also submit an essay discussing the applicant s professional goals, how the scholarship would help the applicant achieve those goals, why mental health is important and what Taylor Rae Nolan s story means to the : $2,000 **J. T. Wiglesworth Automotive ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a graduating senior, be currently enrolled in the automotive technol-ogy program at the Hardin County Early College and Career Center, plan to attend a 2-year technical or trade school and have a cumulative : $1,000_____Commonwealth Credit Union ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a member of Common-wealth Credit Union as of March 16 of the award year and be a graduating high school senior.

10 Application available January : The scholarship Committee, Commonwealth Credit Union, Box 978, Frankfort, KY 40602; ; or ; Foundation of LouisvilleContact: Unless otherwise noted, Emory Williamson, Community Foundation of Louisville, 325 West Main Street, Suite 1110, Louisville, KY 40202; ScholarshipEligibility: Must be a resident of Kentucky , attend a college or university in Kentucky , major in business administration and have a cumulative GPA. Preference given to a student attending the University of Kentucky Kentucky ScholarshipsStatewideAffording Higher education 2020 2021249 KHEAAor University of : March 15**Doris Owen BickelCharitable Endowment FundEligibility: Must be enrolled in the Uni-versity of Louisville s School of Music; major in classical music; and demonstrate talent, accomplishment, and financial need. RenewableContact: **Mary Belle Bloch ScholarshipEligibility: Must be female, be enrolled in the Louisville Collegiate School, have a cumulative GPA and plan to study sci-ence in college.