Top 48 Kentucky Scholarships in September 2024

Are you a Kentucky resident who earned a minimum 2.5 GPA in high school and will be attending an in-state college or university? If so, you may be eligible for the KEES Program! Each year, the program is awarded in varying amounts to Kentucky high school graduates who are attending one of the participating institutions in Kentucky (see KHEAA website for full list). The scholarship can be received until a student has used eight (8) semesters of KEES funding, five (5) years have passed since their high school graduation, or they have earned a bachelor's degree. Further, in addition to the base award of $125 - $500 per year (based on GPA), recipients can earn additional scholarship money based on their ACT, AP, IB, and/or Cambridge Advanced International (CAI) scores. If you're a Kentucky resident attending an eligible in-state university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Black, college-bound high school senior or current college student who will be enrolled in an accredited university for this upcoming academic year? If so, you may be eligible for the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest! Each quarter, the contest awards $8,000 to the top four (4) applicants who submit an essay (500 words or less) or a video (3 minutes or less) about how someone they know has (1) inspired them and (2) given them the confidence to achieve their goals. The scholarship is offered four times a year, with deadlines every March, June, September, and December. Bear in mind that applicants must also reside in a state with Regions Bank full-service branches to apply. To find out whether or not your state is eligible, keep on reading. If it is, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture is a celebration of friendship and gardening within the GCA. This scholarship aims to inspire the study of horticulture and related fields. It's available to rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or Master's degree candidates in the upcoming Fall semester. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Students majoring in horticulture or related fields at institutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are eligible. Apply now to pursue your passion for gardening and receive financial support for your education!Show Less

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is available to students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills, and community involvement and have a demonstrated financial need. Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia are welcome to apply. Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated employees, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, and their immediate family members and/or those living in the same household are not eligible to apply. Students who have or plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics through an athletic scholarship are not eligible to apply.Show Less

The Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award is open to young adults who have lost a parent to metastatic breast cancer or have financial hardship due to a parent currently living with metastatic breast cancer who wishes to seek higher education as a post-high school graduate. At this time scholarship applications will be considered from individuals living in IN, KY, OH, or TN. To apply for the Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship, submit a written essay about the subject of your choice, no more than five pages in length. Applicants should include proof of nominee qualifications either in the form of an obituary, a copy of the death certificate, or a signed letter from the parents’ medical oncologist. Applications should be submitted to: Twisted Pink – Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award, 8016 Vinecrest Avenue #2, Louisville, KY 40222. Email applications can be sent to [email protected] with the Subject "Jennifer Casey Alderman Legacy Scholarship Award".Show Less

Are you an academically impressive, current or incoming undergraduate student from Kentucky or Indiana? If so, the Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 each to two (2) Kentucky and/or Indiana high school seniors or current college students who hold a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, interested students must submit an essay about someone who positively influenced their life and how that will impact their future. This scholarship was established as a tribute to the late mother of Attorney Marshall Kaufman, who encouraged her son to further his education and eventually attend law school. If you're a current or incoming college student who'd like to honor the legacy of Alberta C. Kaufman and receive financial support for your education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a Kentucky resident who has enrolled, or been accepted for enrollment, in an approved, in-state program of study that leads to an industry recognized certificate, diploma, Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a high-demand workforce sector or comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) program? If so, you may be eligible for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards varying amounts of money to multiple eligible students who are pursuing a degree in one of the selected "qualifying areas" for the year. For the 2023-2024 year, these areas include Advanced Manufacturing, Business/Information Technology, Construction, Healthcare, and Transportation/Logistics. If you're a Kentucky resident who is currently or will soon be pursuing a degree in one of those areas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Each year, the Little Miami Brewing Native American Scholarship Award seeks to pay tribute to Native American history by providing assistance to the upcoming generation of Native students, enabling them to pursue their aspirations in higher education. The scholarship is funded by The Little Miami Brewing Company, who knows that preserving Native American history while uplifting future generations is of utmost importance. Throughout history, the Native American community has faced oppression and neglect, resulting in limited financial resources and a lack of collegiate guidance for individuals of Native American descent. Consequently, Native American students often encounter immense challenges in finding the necessary financial and social support to thrive in college. This scholarship gives The Little Miami Brewing Company a chance to give back and support the Native American collegiate community. It is open to all Native American, college-bound, high school seniors in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. To apply, share your personal journey as a Native American and how your heritage has profoundly influenced your life.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one (1) current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a current resume, a transcript, a 500-word essay, a letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The APRO Charitable Foundation Scholarship provides financial assistance to employees and children of employees of rent-to-own companies of who are interested in attending college or graduate school in any state.Show Less

Are you a Kentucky resident who has been accepted into and is enrolled in a program of nursing (prelicensure (LPN, RN, BSN), BSN completion, or graduate or certificate program)? Further, will you be enrolled in an academic term that begins after August of the application year and will be able to complete a minimum of 9 credit hours for graduate programs or 12 credit hours for prelicensure or BSN completion programs? If so, consider applying for the Kentucky Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 to multiple eligible aspiring nurses from Kentucky. Bear in mind that, after graduation from the program of nursing, recipients must work full-time (part-time work is prorated) in Kentucky as a nurse for one year for each academic year funded. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Women in Rural Electrification (WIRE) Scholarships are open to Kentucky college or university students with at least 60 credit hours under their belts by the fall term. Applicants' immediate families must also be served by the Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative. Ideal applicants are academic achievers with a passion for extracurricular activities, clear career goals, and glowing recommendations from professors and community leaders. Financial need is also taken into account. Don't miss out on this opportunity to power up your education!Show Less

The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is offered to students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate ornamental horticulture program or related discipline at a four-year institution, must be currently enrolled in good standing and must carry a full-time compliment of courses at time of application and during the semester the scholarship is granted. Also, student must be in a junior or senior standing at time of application in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years and at least two horticulture courses) or a graduate student standing in a horticultural masters or doctoral program. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less