Scholarship Opportunities
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 15,000 Degrees Scholarship Fund Description: 15K Degrees is a new initiative to actively engage and mobilize Louisville's African- American community in support of 55,000 Degrees - Greater Louisville's Education Commitment. 15K Degrees seeks to add 15,000 additional post-secondary degrees to Louisville's African-American community by 2020. Eligibility: Part 1 – You must fall into one of three categories: 1. I will earn high school degree or GED certificate and plan to enroll in college by this fall. 2. I have college credit hours but have not completed a degree program. I am not presently enrolled in college 3. I have college credit hours but have not completed a degree program. I am presently enrolled in college. Part 2 – Your eligibility for the 15K Scholarship will be determined by the following criteria: African- American descent; Demonstrate financial need; Plan to attend one of the following colleges/universities: University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Sullivan University, Spalding University, Kentucky State University, Jefferson Community & Technical College, Simmons College of Kentucky, Indiana University Southeast, or Ivy Tech Community College (Sellersburg, IN campus). Alden Scholarship Fund Description: The Alden Scholarship Fund was established by William O. Alden, Jr. to support outstanding Kentucky residents attending undergraduate or graduate school in the state of Kentucky. The scholarship may be awarded for a maximum of four consecutive years to qualified applicants. The number of scholarships granted will depend upon the funds available for awards. Eligibility: Resident of Kentucky; Attending a college or university in Kentucky (preference given to UK or UL); Cumulative 3.0 GPA; Studying Business Administration Bill & Mary Brey Ag Scholarship Fund Description: The Bill & Mary Brey Ag Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance in the form of grants to help defray college or university expenses for students graduating from high schools located in Owensboro or Daviess County, Kentucky. This scholarship is for students pursuing studies in the area of agriculture at a Kentucky college or university. Eligibility: Graduating senior from a high school in Owensboro or Daviess County, Kentucky; Cumulative 2.5 GPA; Pursuing a degree in the area of agriculture (the science, art and business of cultivating soil, producing crops and raising livestock); Attending a college or university in Kentucky; Preference given to students of Trinity High School in Whitesville, Kentucky BOLD Promise Scholarship Fund Description: The BOLD Promise Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance in the form of grants to help defray college or university expenses for students from Daviess County, KY who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution. Moreover, the purpose of the Bold Promise Scholarship is to increase the population of the work ready community through attainment of certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Eligibility: Daviess County, KY residents who either 1) left college in good standing with 12 or fewer credit hours needed for completion of a program of study or 2) have completed at least 24 credit hours and have a demonstrated need for assistance to complete their education. Eligible colleges/universities must be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The only exception will be for students who are attempting to complete a program not offered at a college or university located in Daviess County, KY, in which case grants may be considered for completion at another regionally accredited institution. Brian Jennemann Memorial Scholarship Fund Description: The Brian Jennemann Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by his family and friends to honor his life and commitment to helping others. Brian was a dedicated Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services. He was previously employed by the Yellow Ambulance Company for five years. Eligibility: Age 18 years or older; Accepted into a certified paramedic training program Brice Simpson Memorial Scholarship Fund Description: The Brice Simpson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor Lt. Brice Simpson, Air Force. Brice was a student that showed exemplary traits as a soldier and a person. He was a student of Fern Creek Junior Marine Corps ROTC program. He believed in honor, loyalty, integrity, and discipline. Brice was always willing to help and guide those around him. Losing his life at the young age of 25, this scholarship was founded to continue helping those around him as he did in his life. Brigadier General Ronald R. Van Stockum Scholarship Fund Description: The Brigadier General Ronald R. Van Stockum Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance in the form of grants to help defray college or university expenses of a graduating high school senior from Martha Lane Collins Army JROTC unit who has the highest grade point average in all studies including the ROTC unit. Eligibility: Graduating senior from Martha Layne Collins High School; Member of the Army JROTC unit Charles A. Reid Memorial Scholarship Fund for Brescia University Description: The Charles A. Reid Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Marjorie Reid in loving memory of her husband. Mr. Reid was very involved in the Owensboro community and served on the Owensboro-Daviess County Community Foundation (currently the Green River Area Community Foundation) for several years. Mr. Reid was concerned about the Owensboro Community, children's education, and particularly fond of Brescia University. Eligibility: Resident of Kentucky; Graduating high school senior from Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, McCracken, Warren or Webster Counties in Kentucky; Enrolled to attend Brescia University in the fall semester following graduation; Cumulative 3.0 GPA; Preference given to applicants who demonstrate financial need CL Smith Scholarship Fund Description: The CL Smith Scholarship Fund was established to honor Lieutenant Colonel Clarence L. Smith USMC (Ret.). Lt. Col. Smith was the first instructor of the Marine Corps Junior ROTC program at Fern Creek Traditional High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He was instrumental in building the program from its founding to a national accredited unit. In doing so, he established a standard based upon the principals of loyalty, integrity and discipline. This scholarship has been created to encourage and reward those who exemplify these same qualities and values. Eligibility: Graduating senior from Fern Creek High School in Louisville, Kentucky; Cumulative 2.5 GPA; Member of the Junior Marine ROTC program; Enrolled at an accredited college, university, technical or trade school on a full-time basis; Demonstrate financial need. Clair L. Hicks Food Science Scholarship Fund Description: The Clair L. Hicks Food Science Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance to help defray college or university expenses of students studying Food Science or food related programs. Food programs are defined as Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Food Industry, or Food Business. Clay V. & Jennie Ree Watson Scholarship Fund Description: Mr. & Mrs. Watson taught in McLean County, Kentucky for many years and left a bequest to establish a scholarship fund to help educate the needy in their county. This scholarship fund will provide grants to help defray the post-secondary educational expenses for residents of McLean County, Kentucky. Eligibility: Resident of McLean County, Kentucky; Enrolled full-time to attend an accredited two or four- year college, university, or trade school; Cumulative 2.5 GPA; Demonstrate financial need Darcy Blair Memorial Scholarship Fund Description: The Darcy Blair Memorial Educational Fund was established by the family of Dr. Darcy Blair with the many contributions made by her teachers, patients and friends who remembered her as someone who felt she had a responsibility to be a positive influence in the world. The fund had been conceptualized by Dr. Blair several years before she was diagnosed with cancer. She had written a plan to create an opportunity fund that would help girls pursue an interest in addition to their formal education, which would otherwise not be possible such as extra-curricular or life experience activities, travel or studying a foreign language. This scholarship does not cover direct tuition costs. Eligibility: Female; Completed at least the 7th grade; Preference given to individuals who clearly demonstrate a plan or commitment for a long-term goal; Applicants who are in secondary school should demonstrate merit and interest in short-term goals, which might lead to a career; Financial need is considered, but not necessary. David Brown Vocal Music Scholarship Fund Description: The David Brown Vocal Music Scholarship Fund was established by the DuPont Manual High School's faculty, staff, students and their families in recognition and honor of Mr. Brown's retirement. Mr. Brown was the vocal teacher and founding choir director at the Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) for 23 years. Eligibility: This fund will provide scholarship assistance to help defray college or university expenses of graduating seniors from DuPont Manual High School who are members of the Youth Performing Arts School (YPAS) Concert Choir. Financial need may be considered, but is not a requirement. David C. & Emma W. Miles McElvaney Memorial Scholarship