scholarship report for seniors

 

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All young men are required by law to register with selective service within 30 days of their 18^th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.ssa.gov or you can pick up a registration card at your local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgment card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

ACT Test Dates:

October 28 – Registration Deadline September 22

December 9 –Registration Deadline November 3

February 10- Registration Deadline January 12

April 14 – Registration Deadline March 9

June 9 – Registration Deadline May 4

July 14- Registration Deadline June 15

**This does not include LATE registration deadlines**               

Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship:

Amount: $1,500.00

This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior girl who has been politically

 

 

active within the Republican Party. The qualified applicant will graduated from a Kentucky high school in 2018, is or will be a registered Republican and plans to enroll at an accredited college or university in Kentucky.

Please see guidance for the application.

Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 2, 2018

Aspiring Animation Scholarship:

Amount: $1000.00

This is for a student interested in pursuing an animation related degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit www.animationcareerreview.com to find eligibility information along with application.

Deadline: June 1, 2018

Aspiring Fashion Scholarship:

Amount: $1000.00

This is awarded annually to a student interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit www.fashion-schools.org to find eligibility information along with an online application.

Deadline: June 1, 2018

Aspiring business Scholarship:

Amount: $1000.00

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student interested in pursuing a business degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit www.onlinembareport.com to find eligibility information along with an online application.

Deadline: June 1, 2018

AXA Achievement Scholarship:

Scholarship winners demonstrate ambition and self-drive with outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. 

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2017 or until 10,000 applications are received.

Apply online at: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

University of Kentucky Athletic Training Program:

Any senior student who holds a 2.75 or above cumulative GPA and may be interested in becoming a student athletic trainer.

Please see guidance for an application.

Deadline: must be mailed by February 8, 2018

SEKC Scholarship:

Amount: $500.00 

This scholarship is for one male and female student athlete graduating from a school which is a member of the SEKC conference.

Eligibility:

Must be a member of a team which competes for SEKC awards

GPA: 3.0 or higher

Not receiving a lot of other scholarships or financial aid.

Quality of short essay written by student

Applications are in guidance.

Louis Stout Scholarship:

Amount: $2,000.00

A one-time scholarship payable to an institution of higher learning will be awarded each year for the next four years. The scholarship is not renewable and is not endowed for expansion.

Minimum criteria is a 3.5 grade point average, involvement in a varsity sport or sport-activities, involvement in other school activities, a record of community service and a member of the 2017-2018 senior class.

Applications: http://khsaa.org/ge65-application-for-louis-stout-memorial-scholarship/

Deadline is January 19, 2018

Dr. Tae-Joon Seo Memorial Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Eligibility:

You must have proof of admission to an accredited technology school.

Documentation of financial need: complete copies of parents', spouse's, and their own most recent 1040, 1040A or 1040EX and W2 forms.

All nontaxable income (AFDC, ADC, Social Security Benefits, etc.) also must be documented by the appropriate agency.

Completed application form.

Two letters of recommendation from instructors who have taught the applicant within the last two years.

High school, Technology or College transcript.

The purpose of the Dr. Tae-joon Seo Memorial Scholarship program is intended to support individuals who live in South Eastern Kentucky and are perusing a career as a radiology technologist.

 

Ashley Hart

Guidance Secretary

Corbin High School

606-528-3902

Corbin Independent Schools

Scholarship Report: April 10, 2017

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All young men are required by law to register with selective service within 30 days of their 18^th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.ssa.gov or you can pick up a registration card at your local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgment card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

ACT Test Dates:

October 22 – Registration Deadline September 16

December 10 –Registration Deadline November 4

February 11- Registration Deadline January 13

April 8 – Registration Deadline March 3

June 10 – Registration Deadline May 5

**This does not include LATE registration deadlines**                                         

B. Davis Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Please visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about this scholarship and to apply.

 

 

Deadline: May 22, 2017

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award:

Are you a young entrepreneur? Graduating high school seniors who operate their own business are eligible to receive a 2017 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.

Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply online.

Civil Engineering Scholarship Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Western Kentucky, University of Louisville, or University of Kentucky.

Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college.

Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

This scholarship could be worth over $51,000

Civil Engineering Technology Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing an associate's degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community and Technical College in Lexington.

These students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

For more details and applications for both of the engineering scholarships please go to

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Requirements: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics

A passion for the nursing profession and the overall fields of healthcare.

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN, LVN, AND, and BSN programs.

Deadline: June 30, 2017

If interested please visit the following website: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com click the banner on the right hand side of the websites homepage.

**Scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university for tuition only. **

**Deadline: April 3, 2016

**Please see guidance for application**

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity "The Balanced Man Scholarship":

Amount:

There will be over $3,000.00 worth of scholarships given out this year.

Sigma Phi Epsilon makes a commitment to finding and developing young men who are dedicated to academics, moral fortitude, and community service through our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love.        

**All MALE students that are interested in attending the University of Louisville may apply.**

FYI: The applicant DOES NOT have to plan on joining a fraternity and any and all winners will not be required to join or attend formal rush.

Deadline: July 31, 2017

www.sigepuofl.org/bms

Emma Lou Cissell Memorial Scholarship:

Any high school senior who is a Laurel County resident and will be entering a college or university of his/her choice for the fall semester following graduation and is planning to major in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences or a related field.

Amount: $1,000.00

Due: April 14, 2017

**They must be received by April 14, 2017 NO LATER**

**For more information please see guidance**   

                                   

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program:

Amount: $1,000.00

http://www.abbottandfenner.come/scholarships.htm

**Please see guidance for more information**

UNIGO:

Please see the website for different March Scholarships.

www.unigo.com

Sharon K. Maguet Scholarship:

Due: April 14, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Dirk Shelton Scholarship

Due: April 15, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Sandi Curd Leadership Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Eligibility:

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited school in Whitley County.

Earn a high school diploma.

Be involved in leadership activities.

Show promise of academic achievement.

Attach 3 letters of recommendation.

Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.5 upon graduation from high school.

Deadline: April 10, 2017

**Please see guidance for application**

SEKC Scholarship:

Eligibility:

GPA >3.000

Member of a team which competes for SEKC awards.

Not receiving a lot of other scholarships or financial aid

Quality of short essay written by students

Deadline: April 14, 2017

**Application in guidance. **

Hugh Harris Masonic Lodge No. 938 Scholarship:

Deadline: April 15, 2017

Mail to: Hugh Harris Lodge No. 938

PO Box 152

Corbin, Ky 40701

**Application is in guidance. **

Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program:

Eligibility:

Have completed high school in 2017

Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution.

Demonstrate critical financial need

Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity

Be involved in community service activities

Be 30 years old or younger

Be a United States citizen

Please apply online at the following website:

www.horatioalger.org

Whitley County Cattlemen's Association:

Eligibility:

The applicant must have 2.5 GPA

Must finish high school in the year in which they apply for the scholarship.

The college major MUST be agriculture related and for four years.

Applicant must have a letter of acceptance from their intended college.

Deadline: April 14, 2017

**All application must be postmarked by April 14, 2017.**

Scholarship in guidance

Bell-Knox-Whitley KY-ASAP Scholarship:

Amount: $500.00

This will go to the most deserving senior in each county, having shown the greatest effort toward drug prevention initiatives in her/his school and community.

Deadline: April 30, 2017

**Application in guidance. **

Kenneth Christensen and Russell Hymas:

Amount: $1,000.00

Eligibility:

You must be currently enrolled in or have been accepted to (and planning to attend) a University or College in the United States.

Must provide letter of acceptance to the college of your choice.

You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

Cumulative GPA of the current or most recent secondary education program you have attended.

Deadline: August 1, 2017

https://christensenhymas.com/about-us/community-involvement/general-scholarship/

EGC women in Law Scholarship:

Amount: 1,500.00

For any female high school senior nationwide.

Deadline: June 30, 2017

http://www.egclegal.com/salt-lake-city-utah-car-accidents-lawyer/#scholarship-application

For other general scholarships please visit:

www.unigo.com

 

 

 

Ashley Hart

Guidance Secretary

Corbin High School

606-528-3902

Corbin Independent Schools

Scholarship Report for March 30, 2017

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All young men are required by law to register with selective service within 30 days of their 18^th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.ssa.gov or you can pick up a registration card at your local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgment card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

ACT Test Dates:

October 22 – Registration Deadline September 16

December 10 –Registration Deadline November 4

February 11- Registration Deadline January 13

April 8 – Registration Deadline March 3

June 10 – Registration Deadline May 5

**This does not include LATE registration deadlines**                                       

B. Davis Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Please visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about this scholarship and to apply.

 

 

Deadline: May 22, 2017

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award:

Are you a young entrepreneur? Graduating high school seniors who operate their own business are eligible to receive a 2017 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.

Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply online.

Civil Engineering Scholarship Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Western Kentucky, University of Louisville, or University of Kentucky.

Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college.

Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

This scholarship could be worth over $51,000

Civil Engineering Technology Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing an associate's degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community and Technical College in Lexington.

These students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

For more details and applications for both of the engineering scholarships please go to http://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Kentucky Federation of Republic Women:

Amount: $1,000.00

The qualified high school senior girl has to be politically active within the Republican Party.

Deadline: April 1, 2017 (must be postmarked by this day)

Please see guidance for more information.  

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Requirements: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics

A passion for the nursing profession and the overall fields of healthcare.

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN, LVN, AND, and BSN programs.

Deadline: June 30, 2017

If interested please visit the following website: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com click the banner on the right hand side of the websites homepage.

Cumberland Valley Electric:

One outstanding senior will be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.  The winner will receive $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester.

Guidelines:

Parent or guardian must be a member of Cumberland Valley Electric

Applicant must reside in Cumberland Valley Electric's service area

Applicant must be a graduating senior in good standing of one of the high schools in our service area.

Scholarship is NOT renewable

Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a bonafide college or university.

Applicant will demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need for the award.

Winners should be selected by April 14, 2017

**Scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university for tuition only. **

**Deadline: April 3, 2016

**Please see guidance for application**

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity "The Balanced Man Scholarship":

Amount:

There will be over $3,000.00 worth of scholarships given out this year.

Sigma Phi Epsilon makes a commitment to finding and developing young men who are dedicated to academics, moral fortitude, and community service through our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love.        

**All MALE students that are interested in attending the University of Louisville may apply.**

FYI: The applicant DOES NOT have to plan on joining a fraternity and any and all winners will not be required to join or attend formal rush.

Deadline: July 31, 2017

www.sigepuofl.org/bms

Emma Lou Cissell Memorial Scholarship:

Any high school senior who is a Laurel County resident and will be entering a college or university of his/her choice for the fall semester following graduation and is planning to major in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences or a related field.

Amount: $1,000.00

Due: April 14, 2017

**They must be received by April 14, 2017 NO LATER**

**For more information please see guidance**   

Future Educator Award:  

Requirements:

Completed application postmarked or received by March 15

Minimum GPA 3.5

Minimum ACT of 23

Copy of Current high school transcript

2 letters of recommendation from high school teacher/administrator

Essay (minimum 300 words) Entitled: why I want to be a Teacher

**Please see guidance for more information**                                  

 Furious Grill Eat Healthy Scholarship:

Amount: 1,000.00

Requirements:

Should be in high school, college or university

Write a 500-1000 words essay on the topic of "We Are What We Eat"

http://furiousgrill.com/scholarship/

Democratic Woman's Club of Kentucky Scholarship:

Requirements:

Be registered as a member of the Kentucky Democrat Party or submit a notarized statement that applicant will do so upon reaching voting age.

Both parents/guardians or the custodial parent/guardian in a single family household must be registered as a member of the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Plan to attend an accredited Kentucky Institution of Higher Learning.

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Submit an official academic transcript.

Submit official ACT Score.

Submit a list of activities he/she has participated in on behalf of the Democratic Party.

Submit a list of activities he/she is involved with in their school and community.

Submit a list of Special Recognitions/honors received.

Obtain two character reference letters from person not related to applicant (one from school and one from the community).

**Please see guidance for more information**

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program:

Amount: $1,000.00

http://www.abbottandfenner.come/scholarships.htm

**Please see guidance for more information**

Kentucky Manufactured Housing Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Students must live in modular, manufactured, or mobile homes.  This award is available for university, college, technical, or vocational programs.

Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2017

For more information please see guidance.

UNIGO:

Please see the website for different March Scholarships.

www.unigo.com

Kenton Frederick Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Sharon K. Maguet Scholarship:

Due: April 14, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Rotary Club Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Lions Club Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Dirk Shelton Scholarship

Due: April 15, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Kiwanis Club

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Sandi Curd Leadership Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Eligibility:

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited school in Whitley County.

Earn a high school diploma.

Be involved in leadership activities.

Show promise of academic achievement.

Attach 3 letters of recommendation.

Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.5 upon graduation from high school.

Deadline: April 10, 2017

**Please see guidance for application**

SEKC Scholarship:

Eligibility:

GPA >3.000

Member of a team which competes for SEKC awards.

Not receiving a lot of other scholarships or financial aid

Quality of short essay written by students

Deadline: April 14, 2017

**Application in guidance. **

Hugh Harris Masonic Lodge No. 938 Scholarship:

Deadline: April 15, 2017

Mail to: Hugh Harris Lodge No. 938

PO Box 152

Corbin, Ky 40701

**Application is in guidance. **

Horatio Alger National Career and Technical Scholarship Program:

Eligibility:

Have completed high school in 2017

Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution.

Demonstrate critical financial need

Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity

Be involved in community service activities

Be 30 years old or younger

Be a United States citizen

Please apply online at the following website:

www.horatioalger.org

 

Ashley Hart

Guidance Secretary

Corbin High School

606-528-3902

Corbin Independent Schools

Scholarship Report for March 15. 2017

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All young men are required by law to register with selective service within 30 days of their 18^th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.ssa.gov or you can pick up a registration card at your local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgment card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

ACT Test Dates:

October 22 – Registration Deadline September 16

December 10 –Registration Deadline November 4

February 11- Registration Deadline January 13

April 8 – Registration Deadline March 3

June 10 – Registration Deadline May 5

**This does not include LATE registration deadlines**                                         

B. Davis Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Please visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about this scholarship and to apply.

 

 

Deadline: May 22, 2017

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award:

Are you a young entrepreneur? Graduating high school seniors who operate their own business are eligible to receive a 2017 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.

Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply online.

Civil Engineering Scholarship Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Western Kentucky, University of Louisville, or University of Kentucky.

Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college.

Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

This scholarship could be worth over $51,000

Civil Engineering Technology Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing an associate's degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community and Technical College in Lexington.

These students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

For more details and applications for both of the engineering scholarships please go to http://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Kentucky Federation of Republic Women:

Amount: $1,000.00

The qualified high school senior girl has to be politically active within the Republican Party.

Deadline: April 1, 2017 (must be postmarked by this day)

Please see guidance for more information.  

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Requirements: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics

A passion for the nursing profession and the overall fields of healthcare.

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN, LVN, AND, and BSN programs.

Deadline: June 30, 2017

If interested please visit the following website: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com click the banner on the right hand side of the websites homepage.

Cumberland Valley Electric:

One outstanding senior will be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.  The winner will receive $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester.

Guidelines:

Parent or guardian must be a member of Cumberland Valley Electric

Applicant must reside in Cumberland Valley Electric's service area

Applicant must be a graduating senior in good standing of one of the high schools in our service area.

Scholarship is NOT renewable

Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a bonafide college or university.

Applicant will demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need for the award.

Winners should be selected by April 14, 2017

**Scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university for tuition only. **

**Deadline: April 3, 2016

**Please see guidance for application**

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity "The Balanced Man Scholarship":

Amount:

There will be over $3,000.00 worth of scholarships given out this year.

Sigma Phi Epsilon makes a commitment to finding and developing young men who are dedicated to academics, moral fortitude, and community service through our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love.        

**All MALE students that are interested in attending the University of Louisville may apply.**

FYI: The applicant DOES NOT have to plan on joining a fraternity and any and all winners will not be required to join or attend formal rush.

Deadline: July 31, 2017

www.sigepuofl.org/bms

Emma Lou Cissell Memorial Scholarship:

Any high school senior who is a Laurel County resident and will be entering a college or university of his/her choice for the fall semester following graduation and is planning to major in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences or a related field.

Amount: $1,000.00

Due: April 14, 2017

**They must be received by April 14, 2017 NO LATER**

**For more information please see guidance**   

Future Educator Award:  

Requirements:

Completed application postmarked or received by March 15

Minimum GPA 3.5

Minimum ACT of 23

Copy of Current high school transcript

2 letters of recommendation from high school teacher/administrator

Essay (minimum 300 words) Entitled: why I want to be a Teacher

**Please see guidance for more information**                        

 Furious Grill Eat Healthy Scholarship:

Amount: 1,000.00

Requirements:

Should be in high school, college or university

Write a 500-1000 words essay on the topic of "We Are What We Eat"

http://furiousgrill.com/scholarship/

Democratic Woman's Club of Kentucky Scholarship:

Requirements:

Be registered as a member of the Kentucky Democrat Party or submit a notarized statement that applicant will do so upon reaching voting age.

Both parents/guardians or the custodial parent/guardian in a single family household must be registered as a member of the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Plan to attend an accredited Kentucky Institution of Higher Learning.

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Submit an official academic transcript.

Submit official ACT Score.

Submit a list of activities he/she has participated in on behalf of the Democratic Party.

Submit a list of activities he/she is involved with in their school and community.

Submit a list of Special Recognitions/honors received.

Obtain two character reference letters from person not related to applicant (one from school and one from the community).

**Please see guidance for more information**

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program:

Amount: $1,000.00

http://www.abbottandfenner.come/scholarships.htm

**Please see guidance for more information**

Kentucky Manufactured Housing Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Students must live in modular, manufactured, or mobile homes.  This award is available for university, college, technical, or vocational programs.

Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2017

For more information please see guidance.

I Am UNITE Scholarship:

Amount: $1,500

Eligibility Requirements:

Completed and signed application form, including the essay (typed)

Member of the UNITE club, or a former camper and/or Team Leader of Camp UNITE

Attends school in on of the 32 counties served by Operation UNITE

GPA of 2.75 unweighted or 3.75 weighted

Two letters of recommendation: one from school employee and one from community member (no family members)

Copy of Unofficial High School Transcript.

 Deadline: No later than March 17, 2017

UNIGO:

Please see the website for different March Scholarships.

www.unigo.com

Kenton Frederick Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Sharon K. Maguet Scholarship:

Due: April 14, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Rotary Club Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Lions Club Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Dirk Shelton Scholarship

Due: April 15, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Kiwanis Club

Due: March 30, 2017

**Application in Guidance**

Sandi Curd Leadership Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Eligibility:

Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited school in Whitley County.

Earn a high school diploma.

Be involved in leadership activities.

Show promise of academic achievement.

Attach 3 letters of recommendation.

Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.5 upon graduation from high school.

Deadline: April 10, 2017

**Please see guidance for application**

 

 

Ashley Hart

Guidance Secretary

Corbin High School

606-528-3902

Corbin Independent Schools

Scholarship Report for February 28, 2017

 

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All young men are required by law to register with selective service within 30 days of their 18^th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the internet at www.ssa.gov or you can pick up a registration card at your local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgment card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

ACT Test Dates:

October 22 – Registration Deadline September 16

December 10 –Registration Deadline November 4

February 11- Registration Deadline January 13

April 8 – Registration Deadline March 3

June 10 – Registration Deadline May 5

**This does not include LATE registration deadlines**                                       

B. Davis Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Please visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about this scholarship and to apply.

 

 

Deadline: May 22, 2017

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award:

Are you a young entrepreneur? Graduating high school seniors who operate their own business are eligible to receive a 2017 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.

Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply online.

Cyberbullying Prevention for Teens Scholarship:

Amount: $1000

Requirements:

Applicant must be high school student

Applicant must write an article of 600-1000 words on the topic "Why is it to stop cyberbullying?"

Deadline: February 28, 2017

Civil Engineering Scholarship Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Western Kentucky, University of Louisville, or University of Kentucky.

Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college.

Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

This scholarship could be worth over $51,000

Civil Engineering Technology Program:

This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing an associate's degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community and Technical College in Lexington.

These students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend.

For more details and applications for both of the engineering scholarships please go to http://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Kentucky Federation of Republic Women:

Amount: $1,000.00

The qualified high school senior girl has to be politically active within the Republican Party.

Deadline: April 1, 2017 (must be postmarked by this day)

Please see guidance for more information.

Parentinn: Cyberbullying Prevention for Teens:

Award: $1,000

Deadline: February 28, 2017

Requirements: Applicant must be high school student.

Applicant must write an article of 600-1000 words on the topic "Why is it important to stop cyberbullying?"

For more information on this scholarship please see: http://www.parentinn.com/scholarship

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000

Requirements: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics

A passion for the nursing profession and the overall fields of healthcare.

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN, LVN, AND, and BSN programs.

Deadline: June 30, 2017

If interested please visit the following website: www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com click the banner on the right hand side of the websites homepage.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship:

Eligibility: The students must have either a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or a minimum 23 ACT score

Be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau member and remain such while the scholarship is in force

Finish high school within the year they apply for the scholarship

For the Leadership in Agriculture Scholarship, applicant's parents must be actively engaged in production ag.

Not Eligible:

Kentucky Farm Bureau Claims Personnel

Kentucky Farm Bureau Stat Board Members

Kentucky Farm Bureau State & District Employees

Kentucky Farm Bureau State Women's Advisory Committee Members

**For more Rules please see guidance**

Deadline for application: have to be postmarked by February 28, 2017

Kimberly Merritt "Achieve Your Dreams Scholarship"

Amount: $500.00

For more information please see www.kyacac.org

Deadline: February 17, 2017

Cumberland Valley Electric:

One outstanding senior will be awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship to the college or university of their choice.  The winner will receive $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester.

Guidelines:

Parent or guardian must be a member of Cumberland Valley Electric

Applicant must reside in Cumberland Valley Electric's service area

Applicant must be a graduating senior in good standing of one of the high schools in our service area.

Scholarship is NOT renewable

Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a bonafide college or university.

Applicant will demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need for the award.

Winners should be selected by April 14, 2017

**Scholarship will be paid directly to the college or university for tuition only. **

**Deadline: April 3, 2016

**Please see guidance for application**

Kay Campbell Nursing Scholarship:

Amount: $3,000.00

Eligibility:

You must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and have a minimum ACT score of 19

A completed application form, cover letter and resume submitted no later than March 1^st.

Each applicant must provide a minimum of three references with at least one from a High School staff member.

** Please see guidance for more information**

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship:

Amount: $2,500.00

Eligibility:

Must be a high school senior who will graduate at the end of the 2016-17 school year.

Plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university or vocation/technical school for the entire 2017-18 academic year.

Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 to 3.20 on a 4.00 scale.

Be a US citizen.

Demonstrate financial need.

Deadline:

Your application must be submitted electronically no later than 11:59 P.M.  on March 2, 2017

** Please see guidance for more information**

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity "The Balanced Man Scholarship":

Amount:

There will be over $3,000.00 worth of scholarships given out this year.

Sigma Phi Epsilon makes a commitment to finding and developing young men who are dedicated to academics, moral fortitude, and community service through our cardinal principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love.        

**All MALE students that are interested in attending the University of Louisville may apply.**

FYI: The applicant DOES NOT have to plan on joining a fraternity and any and all winners will not be required to join or attend formal rush.

Deadline: July 31, 2017

www.sigepuofl.org/bms

Emma Lou Cissell Memorial Scholarship:

Any high school senior who is a Laurel County resident and will be entering a college or university of his/her choice for the fall semester following graduation and is planning to major in Agriculture, Family & Consumer Sciences or a related field.

Amount: $1,000.00

Due: April 14, 2017

**They must be received by April 14, 2017 NO LATER**

**For more information please see guidance**   

Future Educator Award:  

Requirements:

Completed application postmarked or received by March 15

Minimum GPA 3.5

Minimum ACT of 23

Copy of Current high school transcript

2 letters of recommendation from high school teacher/administrator

Essay (minimum 300 words) Entitled: why I want to be a Teacher

**Please see guidance for more information**                                  

 Furious Grill Eat Healthy Scholarship:

Amount: 1,000.00

Requirements:

Should be in high school, college or university

Write a 500-1000 words essay on the topic of "We Are What We Eat"

http://furiousgrill.com/scholarship/

Democratic Woman's Club of Kentucky Scholarship:

Requirements:

Be registered as a member of the Kentucky Democrat Party or submit a notarized statement that applicant will do so upon reaching voting age.

Both parents/guardians or the custodial parent/guardian in a single family household must be registered as a member of the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Plan to attend an accredited Kentucky Institution of Higher Learning.

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Submit an official academic transcript.

Submit official ACT Score.

Submit a list of activities he/she has participated in on behalf of the Democratic Party.

Submit a list of activities he/she is involved with in their school and community.

Submit a list of Special Recognitions/honors received.

Obtain two character reference letters from person not related to applicant (one from school and one from the community).

**Please see guidance for more information**

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program:

Amount: $1,000.00

http://www.abbottandfenner.come/scholarships.htm

**Please see guidance for more information**

Whitaker Bank Scholarship (KHSAA):

Amount: $1,500.00

This scholarship is open to high school seniors that participate in the KHSAA sanctioned sports and sport-activities.

Winners will be recognized during the 2017 Boys' State Basketball Tournament, March 15-19 in Lexington.

Deadline: February 25, 2017

Application is only online: http://khsaa.org/020217-2017-whitaker-bankkhsaa-sweet-16-scholarship-applications-now-open/

Kentucky Manufactured Housing Scholarship:

Amount: $1,000.00

Students must live in modular, manufactured, or mobile homes.  This award is available for university, college, technical, or vocational programs.

Deadline: All entries must be postmarked by April 1, 2017

For more information please see guidance.

I Am UNITE Scholarship:

Amount: $1,500

Eligibility Requirements:

Completed and signed application form, including the essay (typed)

Member of the UNITE club, or a former camper and/or Team Leader of Camp UNITE

Attends school in on of the 32 counties served by Operation UNITE

GPA of 2.75 unweighted or 3.75 weighted

Two letters of recommendation: one from school employee and one from community member (no family members)

Copy of Unofficial High School Transcript.

 Deadline: No later than March 17, 2017

UNIGO:

Please see the website for different March Scholarships.

www.unigo.com

Kenton Frederick Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

Application in Guidance

Sharon K. Maguet Scholarship:

Due: April 14, 2017

Application in Guidance

Rotary Club Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

Application in Guidance

Lions Club Scholarship:

Due: March 30, 2017

Application in Guidance

Dirk Shelton Scholarship

Due: April 15, 2017

Application in Guidance

Kiwanis Club

Due: March 30, 2017

Application in Guidance

Ashley Hart

Guidance Secretary

Corbin High School

606-528-3902

Corbin Independent Schools