Scholarships
Scholarships are listed in order by month and
deadline dates.
Look ahead to the next month due to 1st of the month
deadlines.
New scholarships will
be added as information is collected.
SEPTEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
Kentucky Junior Miss Scholarship
HS Senior Women
Judged in the areas: Talent, Scholastics, Fitness,
Self-expression, and an Interview
Participate in one of the KY Jr. Miss At-Large Programs
Morehead Lucy Moore Lucy.Moore@rowan.kyschools.us
Bowling Green Marty White
jclerk49@yahoo.com
Lexington Jerry Humphries
j.humphries@insightbb.com
Informational Flyers can be found in the
guidance office.
If you would
like to participate, check out the website at:
www.ajm.org/kentucky
Then
email one of the contacts above.
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Senior
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info
OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIPS
Live the Dream: Arts Recognition and Talent Search
HS Seniors and
other 17/18 year old artists in the performing, literary and
visual arts
$500
in cash awards; $10,000 NFAA ARTS Gold Awards; $5,000 NFAA ARTS
Silver Awards; Access to $3 million in
scholarship opportunities just by
Registering; All expense paid trip to
Miami, FL for NFAA ARTS Week
National finals; Exclusive Presidential
Scholars in the Arts nominations
More
information on website:
www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org
Registration Application found online or in guidance office.
Outstanding Students of America
HS
Senior; Underclassmen may apply for OSA Award
No
Fee; Payable to college of students’ choice
Scholarship Amount: $1000
Application online:
www.oustandingstudentsofamerica.com
Horatio Alger Association
HS Senior
Planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Critical Financial Need
Involvement in co-curricular and community activities
Minimum GPA 2.0
US
Citizen or permanent residency
Award value ranges from $2,500-$20,000
Application online:
HoratioAlger@act.org
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Scholarship Program
HS
Senior
Demonstrate leadership in school; Commitment to community;
academic
achievement; part-time employment. 250 achievement-based
scholarships are
awarded.
Students are selected from 10 districts and only compete with
others from
their geographic
region.
Steps to apply:
Go to:
http://www.coca-colascholars.org
Click “apply online”, then “Four Year
Award for Seniors”
Click on Coca-Cola Scholars Application
You will need to know CEEB School Code,
GPA, and Class Rank
Prudential Spirit of Community
Award / Scholarship
Any HS Student
who has taken part in community service activities over the
past year
Top
Youth Volunteer will be submitted to the state-level for chance of
up to $6,000
Engraved medallion, and trip to Washington, D.C. next
spring.
Initial
application in Guidance office.
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Seniors
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info
NOVEMBER
SCHOLARSHIPS
Promote Your School Scholarship
Contest
Open to all
HS Students
Sponsored by
KHEAA and the Student Loan People
Essay telling why OCHS is the best in the state (200 words or
less)
$500 Award
Send essay to:
KHEAA, Publications Section, P.O. Box 798, Frankfort,
KY 40602-0798 or
email to
publications@kheaa.com or fax to (502) 696-7230
Kentucky Ready-Mixed Concrete
Association
Open
to all HS students ages 16-18
Entry form (in guidance office) must be attached with all essays
Entrees must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed 600 words
Judged on content and writing ability (grammar, style, clarity)
Topics are included with information packet (in guidance office)
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Seniors
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info
First Freedom Student Competition – National Essay Contest
Open to 9th-12th
students
Essay examining religious freedom, its history, current
importance, and relevance in
the life of
youth. (First Amendment)
$3,000, $1,500, and $750 awards
For more
information:
http://competition.firstfreedomcenter.org/programs/studentcomp.html
Navy ROTC Scholarship
HS
Senior
SAT
scores of 520 math/ 530 verbal OR ACT scores of 22 math/ 22 verbal
No
obligation to commit to the scholarship if selected
Apply online:
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Contact Information: Machinist Mate 1st class
Jason Gessner at
Jason.d.gessner@navy.mil
(It is in your best interest to
apply by the end of November)
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
HS Senior
30 -
$1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
Drawings held October 2006 – February 2007
Apply online:
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
DECEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS
SAE Engineering Scholarships
HS
Senior
Intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science
Citizen of the US
Amount varies on the scholarship awarded
Meet
minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT 1 Reasoning Test
and/or
ACT scores as outlined in the individual
requirements of each scholarship
Apply online:
http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
Air Force ROTC Scholarship
HS Senior
www.afrotc.com
Local Contact: Jack Campbell, Captain, USAF
UofL AFROTC Asst Professor
Unit Admissions Officer
502-852-6576
(It is in
your best interest to apply early)
Toyota/YFU Exchange Scholarship Program
Students ages
15-18
Desire and enthusiasm to discover the world by going abroad for
6-weeks
There are 9 scholarships: One for each of the 6 regions in
Kentucky and 3 for Toyota
employee
dependents.
Students will go
to one of the following countries: Brazil, Germany, Japan
Application On-line:
www.YFU-USA.org or call 1-800-TEENAGE
Annual Black History Makers of Tomorrow
HS
Senior; open to all students regardless of race
Minimum 2.5 GPA
500-word typewritten essay about “Inspiration Makes Me… Who or
What Inspires You”
$1000 Award
Applications may be picked up in the guidance office.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
HS Senior
planning to attend full-time 2 or 4-year college or university
Demonstrate
ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect
for self,
family, and
community; ability to succeed in college
$10,000 National
Scholarships to 52 students (one in each state, Washington DC and
Puerto Rico
$15,000
Additional scholarships to 10 national recipients
Application
online:
www.axa-achievement.com and available in guidance office
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Seniors
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 15th)
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
HS Senior
30 -
$1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
Drawings held October 2006 – February 2007
Apply online:
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
JANUARY SCHOLARSHIPS
AAA
Travel High School Challenge ‘07
ANY HS STUDENT interested in travel, tourism, and
hospitality careers
Two types of scholarships available: travel-specific (hospitality
or restaurant
management, meeting planning and travel agent certification)
and
unrestricted awards
Enroll before Jan 8th.
Take 15 minute online quiz between January 8th and
January 16th
Travel oriented contest that awards $100,000 in scholarships and
prizes
To enroll:
www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge
Youth for Understanding Scholarships
Varying
scholarships for study abroad programs include:
Mazda Foundation (9th – 12th
grades)
Presidential Classroom (Open to
alumnus/alumna of Presidential Classroom
program)
Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Scholarship
(Open to alumnus/alumna of
HOBY Leadership
Program)
Japan-America Friendship Scholars (JAFS)
(9th, 10th, 11th grades 1 year of
Japanese
Language required)
Japan-US Senate Exchange (JUSSE) (11th
grade only)
Kikkoman National Scholarship (9th
– 12th grades)
Model United Nations (Open to
alumnus/alumna of Model UN Program)
Morita Foundation (Awards 50% tuition)
Okinawa Peace Scholarship (9th,
10th, 11th grades)
District Scholarships (Open to all
students)
Finland-US Senate Youth Exchange (FUYSE)
(10th and 11th grades)
James Bradley Peace Foundation Scholarship
Program (9th – 12th grades)
Face of America
(Minority Students 9th – 12th grades)
The YFU Americas
Scholarship (9th – 12th grades)
More
information on each opportunity can be found at
www.yfu-usa.org or
call
1-800-TEENAGE
Application Online:
www.yfu-usa.org
Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship (Wal-Mart Stores/SAM’s CLUB)
HS Senior
$1000 Award
Can
NOT be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’s CLUB Associate, or the
child
Or legal dependent of a Wal0Mart Stores, Inc. or SAM’s CLUB
Associate.
More
information found online:
www.walmartfoundation.org
www.scholarshipadministrators.net Access key: SWCS
National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR)
George
S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest
Joseph S Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest
Open
to all HS Students
Both Contests
are conducted in three phases: chapter, state, national
Rules for the contests are at:
www.sar.org
Click on Education/Youth
National Award for 1st place $3000 for each contest
Preliminary Information must be presented to:
Thomas R House, Chairman Knight Essay Contest
Tom@tomhouse.us
William C. Schrader, Chairman Rumbaugh Oration Contest
Schrdrwc@aol.com
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
HS Senior
enrolling in a post-secondary institution
Essay no more
than 550 words describing career, vocational, or academic goal
toward
which the
scholarship is to provide aid.
Awards range
from $300-$1000
Application
online:
http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships or can be picked
up in the
guidance office.
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Seniors
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 15th)
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
HS Senior
30 -
$1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
Drawings held October 2006 – February 2007
Apply online:
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program
HS JUNIOR
Minimum GAP 2.75 Cumulative
Demonstrate Leadership; actively contribute to community; have
overcome a
significant
obstacle(s)
10 -
$25,000 national scholarships and up to 300 - $2,500 scholarships
Apply online:
www.discovercard.com/tribute
McKelvey
Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
HS
Senior
Plan
to attend a 4-year college/university
Own
and operate a genuine business, non-profits are eligible
Have
at least one employee, even if only part time
Award amount is up to $10,000 per academic year for 4 years;
additional $2,500 for a
summer abroad program
Apply online:
www.mckelveyfoundation.org
College Prowler-Wachovia Monthly Scholarship
HS Senior
Award Amount: $1000
Submit a college essay that is their original work
Application online:
http://collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp
FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Robert
C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program (administered by KHEAA)
HS Senior
who has proven themselves in high school academically
Academically talented, possess unique talents, and/or life
experiences that will
enhance chances of educational success
Application online:
www.kheaa.com
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International: Educational Foundation
HS Senior
intending to pursue an education career
Award Ranging
from $250 to a renewable award totaling $5,000 over four years
500-word Essay
Two
letters of recommendation
Transcript
Application may be picked up in the guidance office
Youth for Understanding National Scholarships
Varying
scholarships for study abroad programs include:
YFU Stiftung Scholarship (Minority
Students 9th – 12th grades)
YFU Stipendium Program to Germany (9th
– 12th grades)
Young Leaders Fellowship (All
African-American Students)
The YFU Americas Scholarship (9th
– 12th grades)
Japan-US Mutual Understanding Program for
the 21st Century ( 10th and 11th
grades)
More
information on each opportunity can be found at
www.yfu-usa.org or
call
1-800-TEENAGE
Application Online:
www.yfu-usa.org
National Co-op Scholarship
HS Senior
3.5
GPA or better
One-page typed essay
175
merit co-op scholarships awarded totaling $3,500,000
Only
for participating Universities (ie. Univ. of Cincinnati)
Application online:
www.co-op.edu
(Early
Submissions are strongly encouraged)
National City / KHSAA Sweet 16
Scholarship
HS Senior
Athlete
32 - $1000
Scholarships; Two boys and Two girls from each region will be
selected
Based on
Academic Achievement, Leadership at school, and Community Service
School Photo needed along with letters of recommendation
Application online:
www.khsaa.org
Kentucky Farm Bureau Education
Foundation Scholarship Program
HS Senior
Either a 3.5 GPA OR a 23 ACT
Be a
child of a Kentucky Farm bureau member family and remain such
while the
scholarship is
in force
Application online:
www.kyfb.com
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Senior
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 15th)
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
HS Senior
30 -
$1000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
Drawings held October 2006 – February 2007
Apply online:
www.usbank.com/studentbanking
Buena S. Bond Scholarship
Given through the Kentucky Feed & Grain Association
Awards one annual scholarship for a one time $500.00 dollars to an
incoming freshman planning to major in agriculture or an
agriculturally related subject.
Application can be picked up at NOHS scholarship board.
Calgon "Take Me Away" Scholarships
Available to almost any female
Rules/information visit:
http://www.takemeaway.com/scholarsweeps/index.html
MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
Oldham County Dollars for
Scholars
HS Senior/Oldham
County Resident
Must
receive a high school diploma or GED within the scholarship year
GPA
2.0
Planning to attend accredited College or University (2yr. or 4
yr.)
One
application for the following scholarship opportunities:
AT&T
Baptist Hospital NE Hospital
Baptist Hospital NE Medical Staff
Coldwell Banker
Vezner's
Oldham Era
Business and Professional Women of Oldham
County
Bedford Bank
National City Bank
The Bank –
Oldham County
Oldham County
Dollars for Scholars
Falvey Commercial Properties Ltd.
LaGrange Rotary (OCHS)
LaGrange Rotary (Career Center)
South Oldham Rotary (SOHS)
South Oldham Lions Club (SOHS)
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Crestwood
City of Crestwood
City of Goshen
Pewee Valley Women’s Club
Oldham County Arts Association
Oldham County Physical Therapy
Red Cross – Dr. Charleen McAuliffe Youth
Award
Rogers Group/Oldham County Stone
Buckner Elementary – PTA
Liberty Elementary – PTA
Camden Station Elementary – PTA
Centerfield Elementary – PTA
Crestwood Elementary – PTA
Goshen Elementary – PTA
Harmony Elementary-PTA
LaGrange Elementary – PTA
North Oldham High School – PTSA
South Oldham High School – PTSA
South Oldham Middle School – PTSA
North Oldham Middle School – PTSA
Application online:
www.ocdfs.org
Beginning January 1, 2008, college scholarship applications must be
downloaded from <http://www.ocdfs.org> www.ocdfs.org. This is a new
requirement for all high school seniors in the county.
Duck
Tape Club Scholarship Contest
For rules/information visit:
http://www.ducktapeclub.com/contests/
The
Community Foundation of Louisville Scholarship Database
Searchable
database of Kentucky scholarships. Click on “Scholarship Search”
Applications online:
www.cflouisville.org Click on “Grants and Scholarships”
Denny
Crum Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
HS
Senior or Graduate under age 23
Plans to enroll in a post-secondary accredited degree or
certificate program in Greater
Louisville Area
Award based on demonstration of commitment to leadership and
community service,
academic achievement, volunteer
involvement, and unusual family or personal
circumstances and an applicant appraisal
HS
Transcript
Community Service Resume
Guidance Counselor Recommendation Form
Finalists will participate in personal interview in early April
See Guidance for application information
A.B. Happy Chandler Foundation Scholarship
HS Senior
Minimum GPA 3.0 or 25+ ACT
2
letters of recommendation
500
– word essay
Planning to attend a Kentucky college/university
$4000 renewable scholarship amount
See Guidance for application information
“Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year”(SAMMY) 2007 Award
Program
Award $7,500
scholarship from the Milk Processors Education Program
Based on: Academic Performance, Athletic Excellence, Leadership,
Community
Service, and milk experience
Official Rules
and
Application
Online:
www.bodybymilk.com
KHSADA, Kentucky High School
Coaches Association, and Balfour Co.
Academic Athletic Scholarship
Awards Program
HS Senior
Based on academic, athletic, school and community involvement
$1000 awarded to a male athlete/$1000 awarded to a female athlete
Applications may be picked up in the guidance office
“Nathan Leach Reach for the
Stars” Scholarship
HS
Senior
Member of Commonwealth Credit Union
Accepted as an incoming freshman at an accredited college/trade
school/university
Maximum amount
per student is $4000 over a 4-year period
Renewable—must
maintain a 2.7 GPA
Two
letters of recommendation (School related/Not School related)
HS
Transcript
Scholarship
Application and CCU Application in guidance office
Collegiate Scholars
HS Senior
2.5+
GPA
Well-rounded students: obstacles overcome; life goals and
interests; quality of
character;
creative ability; community involvement; forward focus; potential
contribution
to improving the human condition
Award Amount
$100 – over $1000
Answer 8
questions (achievements, physical activities, clubs/organizations;
honors/awards/distinctions; community involvement/work experience;
3 personal
statements
Typed Application found in the guidance office
Metro United Way scholarship for
Student Voluntarism
HS Senior
$3000 scholarship annually
Must
be able to demonstrate outstanding service to his/her community
Complete application and questionnaire
Must
submit 5 sets of the scholarship packet for the selection
committee
Applications may be picked up in the guidance office
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Seniors
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 15th)
Laura Blackburn Memorial Scholarship
HS
Senior
Child, grandchild, or great grandchild of a veteran who served in
the Armed Forces
during
eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion
$1000 Award
Request Application: Michelle Elmore
melmore@bardstown.com or 502-549-3631
APRIL SCHOLARSHIPS
Pauline C. Young Scholarship Foundation “Young Scholars
Program”
HS
Senior
Plan
to attend college or university IN Kentucky
Must
have a 3.5 GPA or higher AND a college entrance exam (ACT/SAT)
score in the
70th percentile or higher
Looking for students who are in Financial Need; who have made the
most of their
educational opportunities; have the
potential for local or state community
development within career desired
Possible Personal Interview if a finalist
Application Online:
www.kyscholarships.org
Kentucky AMVETS Auxiliary
HS Senior
accepted to a university/college
Planning to study a service oriented profession
HS Transcript
Letter of Recommendation from teacher or counselor
Recent Photo
Application is available in the guidance office.
2007
Student-View Scholarship Program
HS
Senior
Planning to attend 4yr. college, community/junior college or
career school
Log
onto website and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about
colleges in
your area.
Scholarship awarded via random drawing of all completed
applications
Award amounts: 1- $3,000 2-$1,000 6-$500 scholarships awarded
Application survey online:
www.student-view.com
Gayle Cochran College Scholarship Fund
HS
Senior/Graduate from any OC high school
3.0
GPA / 24+ ACT
Christian Character/Faith
Essay and Letter of Recommendation
$1000 award
Application will be available in the guidance office in February
Dr. David Bradley, D.M.D. Lake Oconee
Cosmetic & General Dentistry
HS
Senior
Planning on a course of study in the Health Sciences at a
college/university/
technical
college
2
letters of recommendation
Minimum GPA 3.0
$500 Award
Application will be available in the guidance office February
Kathryn S. Johnson Scholarship/Oldham County Teachers Association
(OCTA)
HS
Senior
Pursuing a degree in Education
Minimum 3.0 GPA
$500
Award
Applications will be available in the guidance office in
February
LaGrange Police Department and BB&T Bank Scholarship
HS
Senior
Financial Need
Planning to attend college/university/technical school
2 –
250 word essays
$1000 Award
Application will be available in the guidance office in February
Project Graduation Scholarship
HS
Senior
Short Essay
2
letters of recommendation
Transcript
$1000 Award
Application will be available in the guidance office in February
Charlie Prather Scholarship
HS
Senior attending college/university/technical college
Financial Need
Contributes to the community through community involvement
MAY SCHOLARSHIPS
The Oldham County Public Library
will award $600 to a member of the Class of 2007 who has shown
potential for a career in librarianship.
All applications must be postmarked by May 18, 2007. The
winner will be notified by May 30, 2007.
Application forms are available at the three library branches
in LaGrange, Crestwood and Goshen or are available on our web
site:
scholarship application form.
All applications must be mailed to the address:
Oldham County Public Library Scholarship Application
Administrative Offices
P.O. Box 406
Buckner, KY 40010
West Coast Athletics Scholarship
HS Senior who
has played athletics during senior year and active intent to
participate
in college
athletics beginning their Freshman year at college
Essay 300 words
or less
Apply online:
www.westcoastathletics.com
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: May (TBA)
SunTrust Off to College
Scholarship Sweepstakes
HS
Seniors
15 chances to
win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card
One
winner drawn every two weeks from October – May
Apply online:
www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 15th)
Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana -- Shannon O’Daniel
Scholarship
HS
Senior with Epilepsy
$1000 Award
For
application and more information contact:
Amy Stein at
(502) 584-8817 or (866) 275-1078.
JUNE SCHOLARSHIPS
Making
It Count! “Winning Characteristics” Scholarship
HS Senior
who have participated in the Making College & Career Count
presentation
(OCHS 1-24-07)
600-word essay
GPA
of at least a “B” at time of application
US
Citizen or permanent resident
Plans to enroll in some type of formal education or training
program following high
School
Application online:
www.makingitcount.com/scholarship or in the guidance office
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