BIACS is pleased to offer several Merit and Need-based scholarships to college-bound, graduating high school seniors from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Application are to submitted through the Scholarship portal on the BIACS website. Scholarships will be awarded at the Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society Annual Scholarship presentation at a banquet to be held in Lexington, KY.
Awardees must attend the event in-person to accept the award at the presentation; failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the award. Contact us via email for additional questions or further assistance. This year BIACS will be recognizing four to six students as Toyota scholars and each will receive a cash award of either $1000 or $1500. To qualify a student must: Have a minimum GPA: 3.0 (merit based), 2.5 (merit or need based); Provide resume: 2 pg limit, use of template resume is recommended; Provide a personal essay: 250 word limit (tell us why you need this scholarship and any other information not covered in your resume); Submit a etter of recommendation: At least 1. Must show your name, address and name of your school. Must be written by a faculty member at your current academic institution, who is familiar with your academic standing and/or financial need. Letters by family members/relatives will not be considered.