Kentucky Scholarships

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• Gordon Paesani Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

ITS Midwest is offering the Gordon Paesani Scholarship to current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students planning to enter the transportation field with a primary focus of interest in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Applicants shall be presently attending colleges and universities in the four-state coverage area of ITS Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio). The

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• Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The Jamie Bax Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually. (The number and amount of the scholarships available will be dependent on annual funding.) The scholarships awarded are to be used to assist in covering tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. when going to a college, university, or trade school while having Cystic Fibrosis. Eligibility Applicants must have Cystic Fibrosis. You

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• Kentucky Teacher Scholarship Program

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The Teacher Scholarship Program provides financial aid to Kentucky residents pursuing teacher certification at participating Kentucky colleges (see website for more details). Eligible applicants must: demonstrate financial need; be a US citizen; be admitted to a teacher education program pursuing initial teacher certification at a participating Kentucky college, or be a certified teacher (primary

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• Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMay 16, 2025

The recipient of the Shannon O'Daniel Memorial Scholarship should be a student who has shown courage in dealing with epilepsy and seizure, commitment to their education, and perseverance in eliminating the obstacles that epilepsy and seizures may present. Applicants must be currently undergoing treatment for epilepsy or seizures, are entering college as freshmen in the fall of the year the award

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• National Ocean Scholar Program

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 3, 2025

As part of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) program’s continuing effort to recognize individual achievement, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership offers the National Ocean Scholarship Program. This scholarship program is to provide tuition assistance for NOSB students who have an interest in pursuing an ocean or a marine related topic area in their post-high school education. Applicants

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• Kentucky Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJune 8, 2025

The Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF) provides scholarships to Kentucky residents who will be attending approved prelicensure nursing programs (registered nurse or practical nurse) or graduate nursing programs. Students in prelicensure (LPN & RN) and BSN completion nursing programs must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of published requirements for the nursing program per academic

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• Kentucky College Access Program Grant (CAP)

• Amount$5,300
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is a public corporation and governmental agency and instrumentality of the Commonwealth established in 1966 to improve students' access to higher education. To that end, KHEAA administers several financial aid programs and disseminates information about higher education opportunities. KHEAA's mission statement is to expand educational

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• Kentucky Tuition Grant

• Amount$3,300
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) is a public corporation and governmental agency and instrumentality of the Commonwealth established in 1966 to improve students' access to higher education. To that end, KHEAA administers several financial aid programs and disseminates information about higher education opportunities. KHEAA's mission statement is to expand educational

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• Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals. For each Quarterly Contest, the topic of your Written Essay or Video Essay (your “Essay Topic”) must be an individual you know personally, who lives in your

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2025

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• OHM Advisors Diversity Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineNovember 30, 2025

The OHM Diversity Scholarship Program is open to qualified women and minority students who are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a STEM program or other related field of practice at OHM Advisors. Applicant must be a woman and/or minority as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Program (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander, Multi-racial), be a

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• Hagan Scholarship Foundation

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The Hagan Scholarship stands as a nationwide beacon, a need-based merit scholarship specifically designed for high-achieving rural students. This scholarship opportunity is intended for those who graduate from public high schools situated in over twenty eligible states, specifically in counties with fewer than 50,000 residents. Eligibility Criteria Must graduate from a

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• University of Kentucky Provost Awards

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

The University of Kentucky offers renewable academic, competitive and selective scholarship opportunities for incoming first-time freshmen. Completed admission application and all supporting documents, including high school transcript, must be received as soon as possible, but by no later than December 1st. The Provost Awards at the University of Kentucky provide renewable scholarships for

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• University of Kentucky Otis A. Singletary Scholarship

• Amount$176,560
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

Eligible applicants for the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship must have at least a 3.8 GPA, and if they took the ACT/SAT, a score of at least 33 or 1450. This is available to both Kentucky residents and non-residents. This scholarship covers the cost of full tuition plus a housing stipend for the first two years. The Otis A. Singletary Scholars receive a prestigious merit scholarship for their

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• University of Louisville McConnell Scholars Program

• Amount$51,760
• DeadlineDecember 15, 2025

The McConnell Scholars Program is a prestigious leadership and scholarship program at the University of Louisville open to graduating Kentucky high school seniors with a strong demonstrated record of leadership, scholarship, and service. Around ten students (one cohort) are added each year with a maximum of 40 McConnell Scholars (four cohorts) in the program at one time. Scholarship

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• University of Minnesota National Scholarship

• Amount$60,000
• DeadlineJanuary 1, 2026

The University of Minnesota National Scholarship is for residents of any state, excluding Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Incoming freshmen are considered for these scholarships based on an overall assessment of the application for admission. Full consideration for academic scholarships is given to students who submit a complete application for freshman admission by either

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• Built Ford Tough Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJanuary 9, 2026

Through the National FFA Foundation, businesses and individuals support scholarships that are awarded to students with a wide variety of higher education plans and career goals. FFA provides scholarships that support all areas of agriculture, either in trade schools, certifications, or college. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members. Just one application is required

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• University of Alabama Out-of-State Merit Scholarships

• Amount$112,000
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The University of Alabama offers some of the most generous scholarship opportunities in the country for qualifying students. As a first-time freshman applicant, you must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university: an application for admission, and an official high school transcript. There is also an optional submission of official ACT or SAT test scores. To maximize

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• Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

Pay It Forward Cincinnati exists to improve the lives of their fellow community members. Throughout their generosity, they offer the Lisa Kaminski Scholarship. Lisa enjoyed serving as a mentor and emphasized the importance of getting involved – socially, professionally and charitably. This scholarship is a way to preserve the legacy of Lisa Kaminski. It provides an opportunity for graduating high

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• Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve their dream of a college education. Having awarded 620 scholarships to date, these scholarships have supported students across the United States in prestigious institutions like Auburn, Alabama, University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and many more. The Foundation's goal is to empower students to excel in their

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• Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

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

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• Straight "A" Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

We’ve redefined the meaning of Straight ‘A’s. This scholarship awards high school students who are pursuing Academic Excellence and Athletic Achievement, are Actively serving in the community while possessing strong Ambition, have a winning Attitude, and are able to overcome Adversity. All high school students, freshmen through seniors, with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average and in the

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• Tall Clubs International Student Scholarships

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Tall Clubs International Foundation awards annual scholarships to deserving High School Seniors in North America (United States and Canada only). TCI Foundation receives scholarship nominations from Tall Club International’s local member clubs and members-at-large across North America. From this pool of nominations, the recipients are selected to receive a scholarship award from Tall Clubs

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• AWS Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a full-time junior or senior level student pursuing a minimum four-year bachelor's degree in welding engineering (WE) or welding engineering technology (WET); however, priority will be given to welding engineering (WE) students. To be eligible, applicants must: have a minimum 3.20 grade point average in the engineering,

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• Kentucky Early Childhood Development Scholarship

• Amount$13,502
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

The Kentucky Early Childhood Development Scholarship provides financial aid to Kentucky residents. Eligible applicants must: be studying an early childhood-related discipline; be enrolled in a maximum of 9 credit hours at participating schools (see website); be employed at least 20 hours weekly in a participating early childhood facility or be employed as a preschool associate teacher in a