Scholarships

COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP LETTERS - Please turn in copies of all acceptance letters and scholarship offers that you receive to Ms. Koontz, even if you don't plan to attend or accept. We keep track of this information.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Burger King Scholarship - up to $60,000. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, financial need and community service. Deadline: December 16, 2024.

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship - up to $40,000. Deadline: January 3, 2025.

Demonstrate the attributes of leadership, integrity, drive, and citizenship within their communities, schools, and workplaces
Minimum 3.0 GPA

All "A" Classic Scholarship - (20) $1,000. Be a senior at an All "A" high school. Two letters of recommendation required and an interview. Deadline: January 24, 2025.

Fidelity Scholars Program - Covers remaining gap between the cost of attendance and other financial aid offered. Student must demonstrate some need and have between a 2.5 - 3.5 gpa. Deadline: January 30, 2025.

NPC Centenniel Scholarship - (10 ) $2,000. NPC is the largest advocacy and support organization for the women's-only sorority experience. Joining a sorority is encouraged but is not mandatory for this scholarship. Deadline: March 9, 2025.

The Society for the Prevention of Aggressiveness and Violence Among Adolescents - Peacemaker Scholarship. $1,000 - For students who exhibit compassion and promote peacemaking in their school or community. Deadline: March 23, 2025. (Must be a resident of Jefferson County)

Path to Pro Home Depot Scholarship - $2,500. Must be going into Carpentry, Copnstruction Management, Electrical, HVAC or Plumbing. Deadline: March 31, 2025.

Roush Scholarship from Abound - (10) $2,500. Class of 2025 should open an Abound Savings Account on or before 12.31.2024 in order to qualify to apply. Must have a minimum 3.0 gpa. Deadline: March 31, 2025.

The KY Federation of Republican Women - $1,500. For a senior girl who has been politically active within the Republican Party. See Ms. Koontz for an application. Deadline: March 31, 2025.

Raiseme Scholarship - Earn micro-scholarships directly from four-year colleges for your school achievements starting in the 9th grade, all the way through to community college! Deadline varies by school.

Scholarship Search Sites - Five scholarship search platforms

KY Work Ready Scholarship - Be enrolled or accepted into an approved program of study that leads to an industry recognized certificate or diploma or Associate of Applied Science degree in a high-demand workforce sector. Qualifying areas are health care, advanced manufacturing, transportation/logistics, business services, IT and construction. Money is given on 1st come, 1st serve basis.

NHS MEMBERS: Use www.nhs.us/scholardollars to search for more scholarships.

COMPENSATED PROGRAMS

Naval Reserve Officers Training Scholarship - Minimum ACT Score Math 21, English 22,
Fitness Assessment scoresheet. Full tuition plus monthly $250 stipend.
www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships

U.S. Army ROTC Scholarship - Minimum 19 on ACT ; 2.5 GPA and meet physical
standards. Full tuition plus monthly stipend.
www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students/four-year-scholarship.html

UPS (United Parcel Service) offers 100% tuition paid.

Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program / Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Earn money while you attend school. Attend class full time two days a week and work
three days.

Parents please contact your human-resources department or benefits manager to find out whether your employer offers scholarships.

COLLEGE-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS

Aquinas College (Nashville) gives $1,000 to students from a Catholic high school.
Assumption College - Annual $2,500 Scholarship for Catholic High School Students.
Bellarmine University - Get a $1,000 for simply completing the FAFSA.
Brescia University gives the Catholic Connection Grant (1/2 tuition) from Catholic high schools.
Saint Michael's College in Vermont gives $5,000 per year to graduates from Catholic high schools.
Seton Hall University - Catholic high school graduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a 29 composite ACT will be awarded $2,000 annually for four years.
Tennessee Tech offers Eagle's Reach Tuition Reduction program, a savings of $11,200 per year.
Thomas More College gives $13,000 to Bethlehem graduates with a 2.5 and minimum 20 ACT. Bishop Roger J. Foys Ministry and Service Scholarship up to $32,000 must have at least a 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA. Visit Thomas More and receive an extra $1500 scholarship.
Bellarmine University-The Bellarmine Scholars and Bellarmine Fellows awards, awarded to entering freshmen, are Bellarmine’s most prestigious academic scholarships. The application deadline is December 1 and an essay with the topic "Describe an incident or situation in your life which piqued your intellectual curiosity" is required. Past recipients have scored 30 or higher on the ACT or 1390 or higher on the SAT and demonstrated a GPA of 3.4 or higher.
Centre College - All students who apply for admission by January 15 are considered for a merit scholarship.
Eastern Kentucky University - Enter your GPA and ACT/SAT score to see if you qualify for a merit scholarship.
Indiana Southeast will match your KEES.
Morehead University will award new freshmen with a minimum 3.25 GPA and 22 ACT a $2,500 scholarship; a 3.50 and a 25 = $5,000; a 3.75 and 28 ACT = $8.000. Must apply by March 15. Honors Scholarship application due December 1. Scholarship information link.
Murray State University - Must complete an MSU Scholarship application by January 15.
Northern Kentucky University- will award new freshmen with a minimum 2.5 GPA and 21 composite ACT will be considered for a merit scholarship.
Transylvania University the William T. Young, Kenan, & Trustee Scholarships application must be submitted by December 1.
University of Kentucky - Completed admissions application and transcript must be received by December 1.
University of Louisville - Honors Program requirements are 3.5 GPA , minimum 29 ACT and evidence of leadership, service and rigorous curriculum. Deadline for application is January 15.
UofL Mentored Scholarships (Brown Fellows; Grawemeyer; MLK ; and MCConnell) deadline is December 15. UofL Guaranteed Entrance programs deadline is December 15.
Western Kentucky University - Honors College application serves as the application for the Cherry Presidential scholarship if received by December 1. Admission application deadline is November 15. For all other scholarships, students must be admitted by January 15th and submit the TopDollar scholarship application and all required documents by February 1st.

Contact Rita S. Koontz, College & Career Counselor [email protected].