Kentucky scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 08, 2025Apply below to the best Kentucky scholarships for February 2025.
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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 10 Scholarship
Military • Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 10 Scholarship offers up to $1,000 for veterans and relatives in Greater Cincinnati pursuing education.
Deadline:
April 17, 2025
RTF Cyber Security Scholarship
Kentucky • UX/Technical Design • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Computer Engineering • IT/Information Technology • High school • Freshmen
RTF Cyber Security Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in tech fields focusing on security, from rural backgrounds. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
Zach Wardrip Memorial Scholarship
Indiana • Kentucky • Automotive • Technology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Construction • Construction Engineering • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors
The Zach Wardrip Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky students pursuing vocational degrees.
Deadline:
April 17, 2025
Anthony Munoz Foundation Scholarship Fund
Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen
The Anthony Munoz Foundation offers a $20,000 scholarship for Tri-State high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA planning to attend college.
Deadline:
April 28, 2025
Kentucky Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) Scholarship
Kentucky • Computer Science • Technology • Freshmen
The STLP Scholarship offers $1,000 to Kentucky students using tech for social change. Must be an active STLP member and pursue tech degree.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
The Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law Scholarships
Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Church, Langdon, Lopp, Banet Law Scholarships offer $500 for high school seniors or college students from specific Indiana and Kentucky counties.
Deadline:
April 12, 2025
Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Ohio • Indiana • STEM • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Information Sciences • Geological & Earth Sciences • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Computer Science • Climate Sciences • Meteorology • Animal Sciences • Graphic Design • Energy • Astronomy • UX/Technical Design • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Physics • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Biology • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Chemistry • Design/Visual Communications • Cybersecurity • Mathematics • Freshmen
The Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 for STEM majors in Greater Cincinnati with community service records. Women preferred.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Doctoral Scholars Program
For students with disabilities • Alabama • Arkansas • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • South Carolina • Virginia • West Virginia • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Graduate Students
The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program provides a $20,000 stipend for Ph.D. students aiming to become professors in select states.
Deadline:
March 30, 2025
Vaughn Williamson Scholarship
Kentucky • Food Sciences & Technology • Food & Nutrition • High school • Freshmen
The Vaughn Williamson Scholarship awards $250+ to FCCLA high school seniors in Kentucky pursuing family and consumer sciences with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
NIADA Regional Scholarships
Maine • Vermont • New Hampshire • Massachusetts • Connecticut • Rhode Island • New York • Pennsylvania • New Jersey • Delaware • Maryland • Virginia • West Virginia • Indiana • Ohio • Michigan • Kentucky • Tennessee • North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Florida • Alabama • North Dakota • South Dakota • Minnesota • Wisconsin • Illinois • Iowa • Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Mississippi • Texas • Washington • Oregon • California • Nevada • Idaho • Montana • Wyoming • Utah • Colorado • Arizona • New Mexico • Alaska • Hawaii • Automotive • High school • Freshmen
NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 26, 2025
Business And Professional Women Of Kentucky Foundation Grant
Kentucky • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The BPW Kentucky Foundation Grant supports workforce education for residents 18+ in Kentucky, offering $250+ for higher learning.
Deadline:
April 29, 2025
The Tommy Bright Scholarship Fund
Kentucky • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Tommy Bright Scholarship Fund awards $1,000 to children of Home Builders Association of Kentucky members. Apply with a recommendation letter.
Deadline:
May 19, 2025
Study.com Scholarship for Kentucky Students
Kentucky • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Study.com Scholarship offers $500 for Kentucky students pursuing college. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship and credit hour requirements.
Deadline Passed
Katherine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture
Indiana • Kentucky • Michigan • Ohio • Pennsylvania • West Virginia • Horticulture • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Katherine M. Grosscup Scholarships offer up to $3,500 for horticulture students in select states. GPA 3.5+ required.
Deadline Passed
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Scholarships
Pike County • Perry County • Johnson County • Shelby County • Floyd County • Laurel County • Clay County • Kentucky • Freshmen • High school
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky offers scholarships up to $10,000 for Eastern Kentucky students based on merit and need.
Deadline Passed
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Illinois • Indiana • Iowa • Kansas • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • Nebraska • New Jersey • New York • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.
Deadline Passed
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Civil Engineering Scholarship
Kentucky • Civil Engineering • Test Scores • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers a $15,200 scholarship for civil engineering students at select Kentucky universities.
Deadline Passed
Hayden Timmons Memorial Scholarship
Kentucky • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Biology • Mechanical • Natural Resources Management • Freshmen
The Hayden Timmons Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 to Kentucky high school seniors in select AFNR Pathways. Apply now!
Deadline Passed
Harold L. Steele Student Scholarship
Kentucky • Education • High school
The Harold L. Steele Scholarship offers $1,000 to Kentucky high school seniors pursuing education in college, based on need and achievement.
Deadline Passed
Kentucky PTA Student Scholarship
Kentucky • Childcare • Education • Teaching • Teacher Education • High school
Kentucky PTA offers $500 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing education degrees. Financial need and community service considered.
Deadline Passed
American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship
Alabama • Kansas • Oklahoma • California • Kentucky • Pennsylvania • Florida • Louisiana • Tennessee • Georgia • Maryland • Texas • Utah • Missouri • Hawaii • Illinois • New Jersey • Virginia • Indiana • New York • Washington • Iowa • Ohio • West Virginia • 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 • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.
Deadline Passed
FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • North Carolina • Oklahoma • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • West Virginia • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Mechanical • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Biology • Computer Science • Conservation • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Horticulture • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Marketing • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline Passed
Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund
Ohio • Kentucky • Indiana • Freshmen
The Greater Cincinnati African American Scholarship Fund offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local high school seniors pursuing higher education.
Deadline Passed
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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