STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
This is a current list of scholarship opportunities that have been provided to the counseling office for 2025-2026. This list will be updated often, so please continue to check this page. Scholarships are listed in the order that they are RECEIVED and NOT by when they are due. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.
*Remember to pay close attention to deadlines!
Independence Bank Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply: February 24 @ 5:00pm
Additional Information:
At Independence Bank, we believe the most important investment we can make is in our communities. Last year, we awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to high school seniors across the state. Our scholarship recipients are advancing agricultural business, dedicating their talents to the healthcare industry, starting small businesses, and pursuing many other career paths.
Scholarship Requirements:
Applicants must:
How to Apply:
If you have any questions, please contact Alice Dearborn, Independence Bank Lexington Location, at adearborn@1776bank.com. We encourage all eligible students to apply!
Kincaid Foundation-Scholarship Candidate Criteria
See Mrs. Miller in A007c for more information.
Deadline to apply: March 27
Additional information: The primary focus on evaluating candidates requesting the Foundation’s annual needs based scholarship is the financial need and academic achievement of the candidate.
While there are no minimums or maximums for the financial status and income levels of the student’s family, consideration is given to family environment and siblings of the applicant.
Academic achievement evaluation is based on the overall GPA of the student, class ranking, standardized testing scores and involvement in school and community affairs.
The Foundation also requests a recommendation from the applicant’s Counselor.
A narrative should be provided by the applicant detailing their reasons for applying for the scholarship along with any information they feel is pertinent to their family situation, their intended choice of schools, course of studies and long-term life goals.
Don Jacobs Organization Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 14
Additional Information:
The Don Jacobs Organization Scholarship awards $1,000 to one graduating senior from each eligible high school. This scholarship is open to students planning to attend a college, university, or vocational institution during the 2026–27 school year, and students of all intended majors are encouraged to apply.
KEDC Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 1
Additional information:
Veterans Park Elementary Alum Scholarships
Deadline to apply: March 27
Additional information:
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants for the Cathy Crum Bell Scholarship and Amy McVey Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
Criteria for awarding the scholarship
Applications will be evaluated by a committee composed of at least 3 people outside the Veterans Park Community. Two winners will be selected by the committee based on:
Applicant Submission
Applicants should submit the following for consideration.
All applications must be RECEIVED by March 27, 2026 at the address below. Any applications received at the school after March 27, 2026 will NOT be considered. To ensure you meet the deadline, please mail in time or drop off your application at VPE before March 27, 2026.
Veterans Park Elementary PTA
Attention: Kim Lucas, VPE PTA Scholarship Chair
4351 Clearwater Way Lexington, KY 40515
The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship
Deadline to apply: March 31
Additional information:
Award Amount: $2,500 (sent directly to the student)
Any student in Grades 9–12
No GPA requirement
No income restrictions
No essay required
Bertie J. Harris Scholarship
Deadline to apply: February 16
Additional information:
Must be a graduating senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA from a Fayette County Public High School (official transcript required) .
Must be an African-American female planning to attend a four-year college or university.
If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to contact via email at scholarshipklz@gmail.com or 859-813-5301.
Kappa Lambda Zeta Scholarship
Deadline to apply: February 16
Additional information:
Must be a graduating senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative unweighted GPA in Fayette County (official transcript required).
Must plan to enroll in a post-secondary education program.
If you have any questions or need more information please don't hesitate to contact via email at scholarshipklz@gmail.com or 859-813-5301.
Zachary W. Prall Memorial Scholarship
Deadline to apply: April 30
Additional information:
To honor the life of a former Tates Creek High graduate, the family of Zachary Prall will be awarding a scholarship of $1000 to a current senior pursuing a career that supports mental health in our community. To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must be a Tates Creek High School Senior.
Applicants are seeking careers in one of the following areas: Counseling, Education, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Psychiatry, Psychology, or Social Work.
Applicants provide documentation of acceptance into a college, university or training program in one of these areas.
Applicants will provide a written response of no more than 250 words total to the following prompt: Why is it important to focus on mental health issues within our community. How can you, in your chosen career, help support those efforts?
Independence Bank Scholarship
Deadline to apply: February 24
Additional Information:
At Independence Bank, we believe the most important investment we can make is in our communities. Last year, we awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to high school seniors across the state. Our scholarship recipients are advancing agricultural business, dedicating their talents to the healthcare industry, starting small businesses, and pursuing many other career paths.
Scholarship Requirements:
Applicants must:
How to Apply:
If you have any questions, please contact Alice Dearborn, Independence Bank Lexington Location, at adearborn@1776bank.com.
Horatio Alger Scholarships
Deadline to apply: SENIORS: February 15 JUNIORS: March 6
Additional Information:
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, personal aspirations, strength of character and financial need.
JUNIORS: The Association awards 2 $25,000 National Scholarships and 10 State $10,000 scholarships. Deadline Mar 1.
Key criteria for qualification:
SENIORS: $10,000 to $52,000 scholarships to specific colleges and
universities across the United States. Deadline Feb 15. (See website for details.)
Contact ataylor@HoratioAlger.org for more information
Blue Grass Community Foundation’s Scholarships for FCPS Students
Deadline to apply: March 6
Additional Information:
Blue Grass Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for Fayette County public
high school students. Many scholarships offered to FCPS students are need-based, taking into consideration
not only the student’s academic achievement, but also their unmet financial need. Visit the link above to
learn more about the application process for the following scholarships:
Bluegrass Realtors Scholarship Program
Deadline to apply: February 15
Contact information: hunt@bluegrassrealtors.com or 859.276.3503
Additional Information:
The program will award up to 10 scholarships at $2000 each to high school seniors for the 2026 school year. They will make selections in March and will notify counselors by April 15.
Requirements:
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
College specific scholarships are NOT posted on our website. Make sure you are checking scholarship opportunities at your colleges too! Each college offers several scholarships specific to their school that can only be found on that college's website!!!
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