Kentucky scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Kentucky scholarships for February 2025.
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Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship
Kentucky • Indiana • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Alberta C. Kaufman Scholarship awards $1,000 to Kentucky and Indiana residents with a 3.0 GPA. Essay required to apply.
Deadline:
May 10, 2025
Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund
Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • South Carolina • Pennsylvania • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Business (MBA) • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Marketing • Business Administration • Construction • Construction Engineering • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Who Will Do the Work Scholarship
Wisconsin • Ohio • Kentucky • Missouri • Construction • Freshmen
The Who Will Do the Work Scholarship awards $1,000 to high school seniors pursuing careers in construction at select colleges.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Howard E. and Wilma J. Adkins Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Wisconsin • Materials Science • Industrial Engineering • Age • Juniors • Seniors
The Adkins Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for juniors/seniors in welding engineering in WI or KY. GPA requirements apply.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Central Kentucky Community Foundation Scholarships
Breckinridge County • Bullitt County • Grayson County • Green County • Hart County • Hardin County • Larue County • Marion County • Meade County • Nelson County • Taylor County • Washington County • Kentucky • High school • Freshmen
Apply for Central Kentucky Community Foundation Scholarships to receive $1,000+ for your education. Visit Scholarship Central 2024.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Blue Grass Community Foundation Scholarships
Boyd County • Carter County • Greenup County • Lawrence County • Scioto County • Kentucky • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Blue Grass Community Foundation offers scholarships for KY students. Apply via the online portal for awards starting at $1,000.
Deadline:
March 7, 2025
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation Scholarships
Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Dearborn County • Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen
Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation offers 950+ scholarships for Greater Cincinnati students with financial need. Average award: $1,500.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Community Foundation of Louisville Scholarships
Jefferson County • Shelby County • McLean County • Washington County • Jessamine County • Hopkins County • Mercer County • Bullitt County • Oldham County • Floyd County • Boyle County • Nelson County • Henry County • Hancock County • Hart County • Clark County • Harrison County • Greenup County • Trigg County • Anderson County • Garrard County • Lincoln County • Daviess County • Scott County • Todd County • Logan County • Christian County • Kentucky • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Explore 60+ scholarships for Kentucky students from the Community Foundation of Louisville. Apply by various deadlines.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Astronomy • Computer Science • Marine Biology/Sciences • Meteorology • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Animal Sciences • Agricultural Science • Science • STEM • Materials Science • Technology • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Chemistry • Physics • Mathematics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • For Women • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 24, 2025
Kentucky All "A" Classic Scholarship
Kentucky • High school
The Kentucky All 'A' Classic offers 20 $1,000 scholarships for seniors with a 3.0 GPA from member high schools.
Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation's scholarships
Kentucky • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation offers $500 scholarships for individuals with bleeding disorders or their families. Must be Kentucky residents.
Deadline:
July 15, 2025
Roan Scholars Program
Tennessee • Georgia • Kentucky • North Carolina • South Carolina • Virginia • Freshmen
The Roan Scholars Program offers high school seniors in TN and nearby states a chance to earn $250+ in awards.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
Foundation for the Tri-State Community Scholarships
Boyd County • Greenup County • Lawrence County • Carter County • Pike County • Elliott County • Cabell County • Wayne County • Mingo County • Kentucky • Freshmen
The Foundation for the Tri-State Community offers scholarships up to $10,000 for high school seniors in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship Award
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • Whiteside County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Indiana • Illinois • Kentucky • Marketing • Graphic Design • Public Relations • Advertising • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship offers $250+ for students in specific counties majoring in Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, or PR.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship Program
Boone County • Campbell County • Kenton County • Brown County • Butler County • Clermont County • Hamilton County • Warren County • Dearborn County • Franklin County • Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • Childcare • Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Teaching • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile Jr. Scholarship offers $5,500 for eligible students in select counties with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Deadline:
September 3, 2025
Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students
The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
AAF Annual Scholarship
Vanderburgh County • Warrick County • Posey County • Gibson County • Pike County • Edwards County • White County • Wabash County • Wayne County • Henderson County • Union County • Daviess County • Kentucky • Indiana • Illinois • Advertising • Marketing • Public Relations • Graphic Design • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The AAF Annual Scholarship offers over $4,000 for students in specific counties pursuing Advertising, Marketing, or related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
NEWH Cincinnati Region Scholarship
Ohio • Kentucky • Interior Design • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Architecture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
NEWH Cincinnati Region offers up to $5,000 scholarships for students in hospitality fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
AB HBCU Scholars Program
Tennessee • Alabama • Virginia • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Accounting • Business Administration • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Economics • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Psychology • History • Art History • Sociology • World Studies • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Operations Management • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores
The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award
Alabama • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • West Virginia • Fashion • Theatre/Performing Arts • Graduate Students
The Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship offers $1,500 for graduate students in costume design from select Southern states.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship
New Mexico • Alaska • Texas • Georgia • Colorado • Maryland • Alabama • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Florida • New York • South Carolina • North Carolina • Illinois • Ohio • Nevada • Iowa • Michigan • Washington • District Of Columbia • Pennsylvania • California • Hawaii • Indiana • Mississippi • Kentucky • Kansas • New Hampshire • Tennessee • Wisconsin • Minnesota • Louisiana • New Jersey • Virginia • Oklahoma • Nebraska • Oregon • Rhode Island • Missouri • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • High school • Freshmen
The Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American and Hispanic high school seniors pursuing STEM degrees.
Deadline:
April 10, 2025
Nola Cook Scholarship
Kentucky • STEM • Science • Technology • Mathematics • Engineering • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Nola Cook Scholarship awards $750 to underrepresented S.T.E.M majors in Kentucky with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
June 16, 2025
Goldie Bateson Scholarship
Minnesota • Wisconsin • Michigan • Iowa • Illinois • Indiana • Ohio • Missouri • Kentucky • Arkansas • Tennessee • Louisiana • Mississippi • Alabama • High school
The Goldie Bateson Scholarship is awarded to junior golfers between the ages of 7 and 17 who have an interest in learning and playing the game of golf.
Deadline:
September 1, 2025
KAPE Star Student/Teacher Mentor
Kentucky • Freshmen
KAPE Star Student/Teacher Mentor offers $500 to high school seniors with a 3.5 GPA, sponsored by a KAPE member.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
FAQ
To write a strong application for Kentucky scholarships, focus on clearly articulating your goals, demonstrating your achievements, and tailoring your personal statement to reflect the scholarship's values. Additionally, proofread your application and seek feedback from others.
Kentucky scholarships can cover a variety of expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses. The specific coverage will depend on the scholarship's terms.
Yes, many Kentucky scholarships are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations, foundations, and schools often offer scholarships tailored to residents of specific areas.
To apply for Kentucky scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, provide supporting documents such as transcripts and recommendation letters, and sometimes submit an essay. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Kentucky scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Kentucky scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for Kentucky scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as residency, academic performance, financial need, and specific demographic or field of study requirements.
Yes, many Kentucky scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and government entities. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its legitimacy.
You can find Kentucky scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, and checking local community organizations. Additionally, you can explore options on Mos for a comprehensive list of available scholarships.
Kentucky scholarships are financial awards provided to students who are residents of Kentucky or who are attending educational institutions in the state. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and failing to proofread essays. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and well-prepared.
Many Kentucky scholarships have renewal requirements that may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or continuing to demonstrate financial need. Always review the terms of the scholarship for renewal criteria.
Common documents required for Kentucky scholarship applications may include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of residency. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship you are applying for.
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