KEDC is excited to once again award at least one $2,500 scholarship for college (2 or 4 year), technical or vocational bound students that meet the criteria set forth. An application, rubric and criteria can be found on our website below (Instruction tab, then Instruction & Leadership tab, then KEDC Annual Scholarship tab). The deadline to apply is April 1, 2020 and the recipient will be notified by May 1, 2020.

Athens-Chilesburg Elementary (ACE) PTA is currently taking applications for its annual $400 scholarship. Applicants must be a graduating Senior at a FCPS High School who attended ACE for 3 years, or graduated (5th grade) from ACE. Qualified seniors can send a letter telling why you deserve/need the scholarship and a resume to Sarabeth Pollom by March 31, 2020. Recipient will be notified in May.

Sarabeth Pollom (sarabeth.pollom@gmail.com)
ACE PTA President,
930 Jouett Creek Drive,
Lexington, KY, 40509

The Civil Engineering Technology Program is for students interested in pursuing an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community & Technical College in Lexington. There is opportunity at other community colleges as well (inquired for further information). Candidates must meet the entrance qualifications for the college and maintain a GPA of 2.5. Students receive $3,000 a semester, and are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend. Application deadline is Feb 1.

The Civil Engineering Scholarship Program is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at WKU, UofL, or UK. Students can also take classes at other KY state colleges/universities, with approved programs, before transferring to WKU, UofL, or UK. Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college. College Freshmen and Sophomores receive $6,200 a semester to apply towards tuition, books, etc. Juniors and Seniors receive $6,600 a semester. Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend. This scholarship can be worth over $51,000! Application deadline is Feb 1.

This $1,000 scholarship is open to graduating seniors in Fayette County high schools. These seniors must be committed to attending higher education or vocational institutions in Kentucky during the 2020-2021 school year. All majors are encouraged to apply. One senior from each of the Fayette County high schools will be awarded. Applications must be submitted by March 31st. For more information, contact Ashley Wilson at ashley.wilson@donjacobs.com.