Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship

 💰 The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship – $2,500

Eligibility: Any student in Grades 9–12

  • ✅ No GPA requirement

  • ✅ No income restrictions

  • ✅ No essay required


Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Monday, January 26, 2026

CTE Pathways Video Skit Contest — Scholarship Opportunity!

 🎬 CTE Pathways Video Skit Contest — Scholarship Opportunity! 🎓

Are you a creative storyteller with a knack for video production? Do you want to win a scholarship while showcasing the power of Career and Technical Education (CTE)?

We’re awarding two scholarships — one for a high school student(s) and one for a college student(s) — to the creators of the most unique and engaging commercial video skit!

🎥 Contest Theme:

Have you seen Cobra Kai? There is a scene at the end of the show where students are receiving guidance on future possibilities. It could be interpreted from this guidance that students that have struggled in high school should only consider the trade schools, like a form of punishment for not performing well in high school. The scene could further be interpreted that some jobs and paths are lesser than others and a route towards failure. In response to this, KACTE would like to see what could have happened after this scene.

Create a short commercial-style video skit script featuring a school counselor who faces a series of real-life challenges — from car troubles to housing issues to financial dilemmas. The twist? Each problem is solved by hiring skilled professionals who followed CTE pathways — and they’re earning top dollar for their expertise!

Your skit should highlight:

  • The value of CTE careers and pride in the chosen career

  • The importance of skilled trades and technical education

  • How CTE professionals solve everyday problems — and get paid well doing it!

🏆 Prizes:

  • 1 High School Student Winner: $1000 Scholarship

  • 1 College Student Winner: $1000 Scholarship

📅 Deadline:

Submit your video script by February 27th, 2026

📜 Rules:

  • Open to current high school and college students

  • Video length: 1–3 minutes

  • Must be original content

  • Must clearly demonstrate the impact of CTE careers

  • Must be in a student or group of students in a CTE Career Pathway or Major

📩 How to Enter:

Send your script submission to Kiley.Whitaker@jefferson.kyschools.us
Include your name, school, grade/year, CTE pathway/major and contact information.


Get creative. Get inspired. Have fun and show the world how CTE changes lives — and win a scholarship while you're at it!

CTE Pathways Video Skit Script Contest – Scoring Rubric

Each category is scored on a 1–3 scale: 

1 = Needs Improvement | 2 = Meets Expectations | 3 = Excellent

Category

Score 1

Score 2

Score 3

Judge Score

Creativity

Needs Improvement: Lacks originality; concept is predictable or unclear.

Meets Expectations: Shows some creativity; storyline is moderately engaging.

Excellent: Highly original and innovative; storyline is compelling and unique.


Completeness

Needs Improvement: Missing key contest requirements or unclear theme.

Meets Expectations: Meets most requirements; theme is present but could be stronger, lacks details on spoken lines.

Excellent: Fully meets all requirements; theme is clear and well-executed, script is complete with all roles, speaking lines and scenes.


Fun Factor

Needs Improvement: Video script is dull or fails to hold attention.

Meets Expectations: Some entertaining elements; moderately engaging.

Excellent: Highly entertaining and enjoyable; keeps audience engaged throughout.


CTE Value

Needs Improvement: Minimal reference to CTE careers or unclear impact.

Meets Expectations: Highlights CTE careers but lacks strong emphasis.

Excellent: Clearly demonstrates CTE career value, well-paying jobs, need for CTE students and real-world impact.



Total Score: ____ / 12


Sunday, January 25, 2026

2026 Independence Bank Scholarship Program

 

At Independence Bank, we believe access to higher education can change lives. In 2025, we awarded more than $140,000 to over 70 graduating seniors, and since 2001, we've invested more than $1.9 million in students across our communities. This year, we're proud to surpass the $2 million milestone, and we couldn't do this without the support of educators like you who help connect students with meaningful opportunities! 

Our scholarship program is designed to support students who demonstrate both a financial need and a strong sense of purpose. Our team is interested in applicants' goals, aspirations, where they come from, and who they are. Each student will be asked to type an essay, as well as submit their high school GPA, ACT scores, financial need, extracurricular activities, and volunteer tasks. 

Applications may be completed online at www.1776bank.com/scholarships, and all applicants will be notified of their status via email in April. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at scholarships@1776bank.com or reach out to your nearest Independence Bank location. 

The Independence Bank Scholarship Team
270.686.1776

Applicants must:

  • be a high school senior
  • lives or attends school in one of the following counties: Calloway, Daviess, Fayette, Franklin, Graves, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, Jefferson, Logan, McCracken, McLean, Shelby, Warren, Webster
  • homeschooled students are eligible to apply
  • plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college or university, vocation school or trade school
DEADLINE FEBRUARY 24, 2026

**While Marshall is not listed as an eligible school, many of you might be eligible based on where you live so make sure to check that out before applying.**

Thursday, January 22, 2026

WKRECC Scholarship Program 2026

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative is proud to support education with the WKRECC Scholarship Program. Each year the Co-op awards eight $1,000 academic scholarships and four vocational/technical school scholarships, to deserving member-students. To be eligible for the program, you must be a high school senior in good standing and your parent or guardian must be a member of and receive electric service from West Kentucky RECC at their principle residence. See the scholarship application for more details.

Enrollment is now open for our 2026 WKRECC Scholarship. 

2026 Academic Scholarship Application

2026 Vocational Scholarship Application

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 2 
RETURN THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO MRS. BOONE

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

IT'Z ALL SPORTS ANTI BULLYING & SUICE PREVENTION SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Applications are available in Mrs. Boone's office.  The scholarship is worth $500.  Requires completed application and one page essay focusing on anti-bullying, suicide prevention, and impact of mental health in schools.  Deadline is February 4, 2026

This deadline has been changed to February 23, 2026

Return completed applications to Mrs, Boone

KYTC CIVIL ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP / 2026-2027

 The deadline is 2/1/2026.  Applications need to be received &/or postmarked by 2/1/26.

 

 

Interested in civil engineering or construction management?  

 

We offer scholarship opportunities to students who are interested in pursuing Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology & Construction Management.

 

Applications may now be submitted for the upcoming 2026-2027 year.  Students who are chosen for the Civil Engineering or Construction Management program can receive up to $59,200* (before taxes) and those chosen for Civil Engineering Technology can receive up to $14,800* (before taxes).  We also provide summer employment & full-time employment after graduation.  (*depending on the # of years in school)

 

Students must attend UK, UL, or WKU for Civil Engineering  /  NKU, EKU, WKU, Morehead State, & Murray State for Construction Management / BSCTC for Civil Engineering Technology

 

Areas of interest include:

 

Right of Way & Utilities  /  Environmental Analysis  /  Planning

Highway & Structural Design  /  Geotech  /  Construction

Materials  /  Maintenance  /  Traffic Operations

Administration

 

Deadline to apply:  February 1, 2026

 

APPLICATIONS CAN BE EMAILED TO:  KYTC.SCHOLARSHIPS@KY.GOV

 

For more info, please contact:

Marianne Sullivan

502-782-4970

Marianne.sullivan@ky.gov

 

https://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/default.aspx

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

National DAR Scholarship Opportunities

 


Shaping Brighter Futures

Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education. DAR awards scholarships for students pursuing an education in history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION


The following criteria apply to all scholarship applicants:

  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
  • Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
  • All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance.
  • Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships.
  • Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR.
  • Applicants are only eligible to receive one national scholarship from the DAR Scholarship Committee.

The DAR Scholarship Committee Has an Online Submission Process
DAR is pleased to announce all students applying for scholarships offered by the DAR Scholarship Committee will submit their applications using the online application portal below.  Emailed or mailed applications will no longer be accepted, unless applying for the Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship. 


 Deadline:  January 31, at 11:59 pm (Hawaii Time).

Questions? Contact: scholarships@nsdar.org

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

2026 CFSB Student Scholarship Program

 


Applications will need to be submitted online by February 20, 2026.  

You can find all other information at yourlifeyourbank.com/scholarships.

Monday, December 8, 2025

KYACAC 2026 Kimberly D Merritt "Achieve Your Dreams" Scholarship

 The KYACAC 2026 Kimberly D Merritt "Achieve Your Dreams" Scholarship

Deadline: January 23, 2026


One $1,000 award will be given for each of the four regions of Kentucky (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western).

NOTE: Preference will be given to students from KYACAC member high schools.  (Marshall County High School is a member of this organization.)

Application Link: https://forms.gle/EKCcC4xGk5dytAXUA

***Students must sign into their Google Accounts in order to complete the form.***

Questions? Contact Trinity Walsh (walsht@thomasmore.edu)

Thursday, December 4, 2025

KHSAA Ag Athlete Scholarship

 



The Kentucky Department of Agriculture in Partnership with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association will award (4) $1,000 scholarships to two male and two female athletes who are chosen as the Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year and (2) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to one male and one female overall winners as the Outstanding Kentucky Ag Athletes of the Year.


CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

High school graduating senior

Must be a Kentucky farmer or involved in agriculture

Participate in one or more KHSAA sports or sport activities during the 2025-2026 school year

Minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale, if weighted, GPA must be converted to 4.0 scale by counselor)

Accepted to a higher education 2 year, 4 year or trade school institution

(An agriculture major is not required of applicants. Applicants of in-state colleges are preferred, however, if applicants seek specialized degrees in agriculture found in an out-of-state school, they will be considered.)


Deadline: December 31st, 2025


To be considered for this scholarship please click the link below and fill out the scholarship form.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Horatio Alger Scholarship Application

 

The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.


SENIORS

Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States

  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)

  • Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

  • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

  • Be a United States citizen