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The state of Kentucky may be known for such things as its: bluegrass, Mammoth Cave National Park, the Kentucky Derby, Louisville Slugger, and Chevrolet Corvettes — but students know it’s also home to some great colleges, like the University of Kentucky (UK), University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University (WKU). So, it comes as no surprise that students and residents planning to attend schools in the state of Kentucky have the chance to earn free college dollars with these Kentucky scholarships. Don’t miss your chance to add to your college savings fund. Check out this directory of scholarships for Kentucky students, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

Joseph Hagan Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to students who are or will be enrolled in an ABFSE-accredited mortuary science program.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: November 01

Kentucky State Council Endowment Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of Kentucky. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Click here to learn more about this scholarship today!
Award Amount

Total: $1200

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 01

LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology

U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned no more than 12 hours towards a Master of Library Science degree by June of the award year are eligible for this award. Students must be members of a principal minority group; attend an ALA-accredited school; and plan to enter the library automation field.
Award Amount

Total: $2500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

KASF Eastern Region Scholarship

This award is available for Korean-American students living in and attending school in Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and plan to enroll full time.
Award Amount

Total: $5000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: June 30

Bellarmine University Monsignor Treece Award

U.S. incoming freshmen who have a grade point average under 3.0 and an ACT score under 25 or an SAT score under 1140 are eligible for this award. Students must plan to attend Bellarmine University in Kentucky.
Award Amount

Total: $14000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 01

GORDON PAESANI SCHOLARSHIP

ITS Midwest is pleased to award this $1,500 scholarship to the applicant who most embodies excitement for the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems to improve safety and efficiency. The scholarship criteria looks for excellence in the classroom, passion for innovation, and enthusiasm for the transportation industry. The scholarship is open to collegiate sophomores, juniors, and seniors planning to enter the transportation field with a primary focus of interest in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Applicants shall be presently attending colleges and universities in the four-state coverage area of ITS Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio).
Award Amount

Total: $1500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: September 16

Epilepsy Reach Foundation Education Scholarship

The Epilepsy Reach Foundation members and volunteers are committed to helping those living with epilepsy and their families reach success by providing guidance and support through informative resources, financial assistance for medication and education, and career services for professional development. Our mission is to empower adults and children living with epilepsy in underserved Southeastern U.S. communities by offering aid and support to enable their success.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: June 01

Martha J. Branch Scholarship

The Martha J. Branch Scholarship is for those minority students seeking to improve the health, fitness, and/or nutrition of the community. Example programs are exercise science, nutrition, or health education.
Award Amount

Total: $750

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: June 17

Korean American Scholarship Foundation-Eastern Regional Chapter

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) – Eastern Regional Chapter (ERC) is pleased to announce a scholarship program in honor and recognition of 1.6 million American Veterans who served in the Korean War during the Korean War era (June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955). These men and women answered the call to fight for a country and people they never knew and never met. More than 54,000 Americans died and 103,000 were wounded. To express our gratitude to these veterans for their sacrifices, KASF-ERC will offer their descendants an opportunity to apply for a scholarship. KASF-ERC scholarship program will recognize outstanding students who have demonstrated outstanding talents and potential for success. Awardees will receive a check of $2,000 scholarships from KASF and be able to attend the KASF-ERC Award Ceremony & Banquet in Vienna, VA.
Award Amount

Total: $2000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: June 30

James A. Wells Sr. Veterans Scholarship

The James A. Wells Sr. Veterans Scholarship is available for a U.S. Military Veteran, or to a spouse or child, of a Veteran living or deceased.
Award Amount

Total: $2000

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: May 17