The Benton Partnership Scholarship 2026

 The Benton Partnership

2025-2026 Scholarship Application

We are excited to announce that The Benton Partnership is offering five (5) scholarships, each valued at $500, to support students pursuing higher education at a college, university or trade school in the areas of agriculture, culinary arts, media arts and veterinary science.

To apply for these scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a resident of Marshall County, Kentucky.
• Demonstrate a financial need.
• Provide one letter of recommendation.
• Submit a short essay (500 words or less) associated with your area of study:

o For Agriculture – In an era of climate change and population growth, how can
young professionals in agriculture help ensure food security and sustainability for
future generations?

o For Culinary Arts – Food is more than nourishment – it tells a story. Share how
your cultural background, personal experience, or local community has
influenced your passion for culinary arts, and how you plan to use food to
connect with others.

o For Media Arts – In a world shaped by digital storytelling and social media, how
can media arts be used to inspire change, preserve culture, or building
community? Share your vision and goals as a future media artist.

o For Veterinary Science – Describe a challenge currently facing the veterinary
field – such as rural vet shortages or animal welfare – and how you hope to
contribute to addressing it through your future career.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

Please return by APRIL 15 via email to bcooper@cityofbenton.org

Head Start Alumni Scholarship 2026

This scholarship is designed to recognize a Head Start graduate who is making significant contributions to their community and to encourage their continuing education at an institution of higher learning. The scholarship recipient will receive a commemorative plaque and is eligible to receive a one-time scholarship award of $1500 to be applied to an institution of higher learning for the attainment of an undergraduate degree. Applicant must be a former student and graduate of Head Start.

Criteria: Failure to meet any of the criteria will result in automatic elimination.

1. Applicant must be a former student and graduate of Head Start.

2. Applicant must prove acceptance or enrollment in an institution of higher learning.

3. Three (3) letters of reference must be included with the application.

Questionnaire (70 points): On a separate sheet, please type your answers to the following two questions. The maximum point value for each question is indicated in parentheses. Judges will rate specific, not subjective, information.

1. (30 points) Financial need: Include a brief statement of the need for financial assistance.

2. (40 points) Personal statement: Discuss in 300 words or less (no more than one double spaced, typed page) your goals and an aspiration for furthering your education and the role Head Start/Early Head Start has played in your education. Include the years that you attended Head Start/Early Head Start.

Letters of Reference (30 points): Include three letters of reference from people who can verify the nominee's work, volunteer service, and other activities. Letters will be judged on specific information and should be no longer than one typewritten page. Judges will rate the overall effectiveness of the letters.

Applications that do not include all three references will not be considered for this award.

Submission Checklist Please check each box to indicate that all required materials are attached, then route according to the steps listed below.

□ Complete application form

□ Questionnaire responses

□ Three letters of reference

Please return the application along with all the required materials to your school district's Family Service Worker located at your school district's Preschool/Head Start office by April 17, 2026 - Address:  1933 Mayfield HWY Benton, KY or email application packet to reagan.newnum@marshall.kyschools.us

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

Calvert City Lions Club Scholarship 2026

 

The application portion of this booklet is due back, in printed form, to your school’s guidance counselor’s office by noon on April 15,2026.

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

MC Hospital 2026 Health Careers Senior Scholarship

 

Deadline date is April 20th

Submissions are to be sent to:  Tiffany.Tubbs@marshallhospital.net

REED FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 2026

 The Reed Foundation Scholarship is open to any graduating senior pursuing a vocational/technical program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College or Lincoln College of Technology in Nashville.

Due Back to Mrs. Boone - March 30

Click Here to Download the Application 

A printer is available in my office if you need it

Westlake Engineering Scholarship Program 2026

 

Eligibility

The Westlake Chemical Corporation will award two (2) college scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year at area high schools (Caldwell, Calloway, Christian Fellowship, Graves, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, Mayfield, McCracken, Murray, Paducah Tilghman, St. Mary).  Each scholarship award is a one-time grant of $1,000 to help cover the cost of higher education.   Payments are made directly to the recipient upon adequate proof of enrollment.

 

To be eligible applicants must:

• be a 2026 candidate for high school graduation,

• have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale),
• have a composite ACT score of at least a 23 or above OR a composite SAT score of at least 1500, and

·        plan to major in Engineering at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Rules

 

• The local Westlake management shall select an awards committee to review all application materials and select the scholarship recipients.
• The award committee will give consideration only to applicants planning to major in Engineering.
• Recipients should enter any accredited college or university no later than the fall semester following high school graduation.

• Application and information must be postmarked by April 17, 2026 or hand delivered by that date to the plant in Calvert City. 
• Applicants must provide two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a school official and one personal (non-relative) reference.
• Applicants must submit an essay, not to exceed 300 words, about their reasons for pursuing their career choice.
• Applicants must submit an official school transcript of grades and an official record of ACT and/or SAT scores.
• The award committee will make the final determination on all cases concerning the interpretation of these rules.  All applications become the property of Westlake Chemical Corporation and will not be returned.

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Community Foundation of West Kentucky Scholarship 2026

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS

Marshall Strong Scholarship 2026

 

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION PORTAL

Paul Whiteside Memorial Scholarship 2026

 

Application deadline: March 31, 2026

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION PORTAL

Hagan Foundation Scholarships Spring Application 2026

 

The Hagan Scholarships

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. Parents 2024 Adjusted Household Income must not have exceeded $125,000. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 754 colleges and universities located in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and have studied abroad in 64 countries.

Application Deadline March 15, 2026

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON THEIR WEBSITE

Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute Scholarship 2026

 

As part of KMHI’s commitment to supporting education and fostering student success, we are pleased to offer several scholarship opportunities for the 2026 cycle. 

Scholarship Details

·          Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

   

• Five (5) $1,000 scholarships are available for individuals enrolled or enrolling in technical centers, trade schools, or apprenticeship programs within the construction industry.

· Two (2) $1,000 scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, GED recipients, or current college or technical school students who reside in modular, manufactured, or mobile homes.

·          Winners will be announced in May.

Additional information, including application instructions, can be found on our website at kmhi.org/scholarship-opportunities.

Students can access the: ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

WKCTC - Team Launch Program

 

Team LAUNCH

Team Launch is a free, grant-funded program at WKCTC designed to help young adults build skills, earn credentials, and launch careers.

We work with individuals ages 18–24 who face barriers such as low income, legal issues, disabilities (mental, physical, or learning), lack of a high school diploma, or other challenges. Our goal is simple: connect you to training, support, and real work opportunities so you can take the next step toward a stable career.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE

MC Republican Women Pat & Bobby Cole Scholarship Application 2026

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

**They did drop off a few hard copies if you want to drop by my office to get one of those**

Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2026

2026 Third Place Ministries - Susan and David Atkinson Scholarship Application

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 236 Calvert City Scholarship 2026

 

The American Legion Auxiliary will award two $500 scholarships to two graduating high school students, any Marshall County School.  Applicants must complete the following criteria:

• the qualifying student must be a relative of a veteran
• the student must be in good standing academically and graduating in the 2026 school year.  Home schooled students are eligible
• the student must be planning to attend a two-or four-year institution or vocational school
• the student must include a 250-500 word essay about themselves, including their goals and ambitions
• the student must include a 250-500 word essay from one of the subjects listed below:
•     A:  What is a veteran and what role have veterans played in our freedom?
•     B:  In your opinion, what is a Hero?  Should our veterans be considered Heroes and Why?
• the student must include 2 letters of reference from a teacher, school official, civic leader, or clergy

Applications must be postmarked no later than 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Applications will not be accepted after that date.  Hand delivered applications will not be accepted

Mailing address is on scholarship application 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

River Valley Ag Credit Scholarship Program 2026

 

River Valley AgCredit will award a total of $7,500 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year for the West Region and a total of $7,500 in scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year for the East Region. 

Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university in each area designated, as well as students currently enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university in each area designated. The committee has the authority to designate the scholarships as they deem necessary. 

• In the West Region, one of these scholarships will be named the “Eldon Heathcott” Scholarship and will require the applicant be attending Murray State University.
• Another scholarship will be named the “David Leonard” Memorial Scholarship.

Listed below are the criteria for eligibility:

1. Applicants much be enrolled in an agricultural curriculum at an accredited university.
2. Applicants cannot be an immediate family member of an employee and/or director.
3. Applicants must be the primary resident of one of the following counties:
   1. Kentucky Counties of – Graves, Carlisle, Hickman, Fulton, Ballard, McCracken, Calloway, or Marshall
   2. Tennessee Counties of – Hamilton, Rhea, Marion, Bradley, Polk, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Roane, or Loudon
4. We will award up to $7,500 in each region to either incoming college freshmen or college students of which are enrolled in an Agricultural curriculum at an accredited university.
5. High School students (Incoming College Freshman) recipients must attend their High School’s Awards Ceremony to receive their scholarship award.

Each award will be a one-time scholarship. The scholarship is to be used to pay education-related expenses and will be issued in the form of a check payable to the university of which the student is attending. 
Students may apply every year they are eligible.

Applications must be received at the River Valley AgCredit Administrative Office on or before March 13, 2026.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE

WKCTC Class Registration 2026

WKCTC will be here on March 9 for class registration.  They will register students for summer classes and/or fall classes.

Use this LINK to sign up for an advising appointment and save yourself a trip to campus since they are bringing their advising team to us.

Kentucky Federation of Republican Women (KFRW) Scholarship 2026

The Kentucky Federation of Republican Women grants a $1,500.00 scholarship to a college-bound high school senior girl who has been politically active within the Republican Party. The qualified applicant will graduate from a Kentucky high school in 2026, is or will be a registered Republican, and plans to enroll at an accredited college or university in Kentucky.

• The complete application will include the following:
• Completed application form, all pages
• A one-page typed essay about a Republican woman you admire or who has influenced your life and why
• An official copy of your high school transcript, which may be mailed separately
• Two letters of recommendation

The completed application and all documents (including essay, transcript and letters of recommendation) must be mailed with a postmark no later than Monday, March 30, 2026, to:

Patty Harman

KFRW Scholarship Chair

134 Paul Revere Drive

Georgetown, KY 40324

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

 

Project Graduation Meeting February 2026

 

Message from Mrs. Nelson 

There is a project grad meeting on Wednesday, the 25th, at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria

Any questions contact Mrs. Nelson - meleah.nelson@marshall.kyschools.us

Mediacom Job Opportunities

Mediacom, one of the nation’s leading broadband providers.

Founded in 1995, Mediacom has grown to serve over 3 million customers across 22 states. We are a great opportunity for students looking to launch a stable, rewarding career right out of school.

Why Mediacom?

• Full-time positions with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401K)
• Education reimbursement and ongoing training
• Employee discounts
• Advancement opportunities

AP Information from Mrs. Burnham

 This week Mrs. Burnham will be visiting all spring AP classes to discuss the upcoming AP exam registration for spring courses.  Registration for those AP exams began 2/9 and runs through 3/6.  

If you have any questions please contact her at, 270-527-1453 jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us 

This is the handout given during the class visit:

2026 Propeller Club of Paducah Scholarship Information

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN APRIL 10, 2026

COMPANY LIST
ACBO	MARINE SOLUTIONS
AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BARGE LINE	MARINE SYSTEMS INC
AMERICAN VULKAN	MARQUETTE TRANSPORTATION
ARTCO	MCMURRY & LIVINGSTON
BARGE TRANSFER SERVICES	MIDWEST TERMINAL
BARNES MARINE SERVICE, LLC	MIKE'S INC
BIG RIVER PROPELLER	MONITORING & CONTROL SOLUTIONS
BOYD CAT	MORAN ENVIRONMENTAL RECOVERY
BOYD COMPANY	NATIONAL MAINTENANCE
BRB SOLUTIONS, LLC	PADUCAH FIRE DEPT.
BRENNAN MARINE	PADUCAH MCCRACKEN CO. CONV. & EXPO
CAMPBELL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY	PADUCAH RIGGING
CGB WATERFRONT SERVICES	PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN RIVERPORT
CROUNSE CORPORATION	PETTER SUPPLY
DONOVAN MARINE	PINE BLUFF SAND & GRAVEL
E3 ENVIRONMENTAL	RELIANT MARITME
FABICK CAT	RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER
FITZGERALD MARINE & REPAIR	ROSE POINT NAVIGATION
FOUR RIVERS MARINE SIGNAGE	ROYAL BRASS AND HOSE
G&C MULTI SERVICES	RUSHING MARINE
GL POWER	SEAMENS CHURCH
HENRY A. PETTER SUPPLY	TENNESSEE VALLEY TOWING
HINES FURLONG LINE	THE MILLER LAW FIRM PLLC
HUB INTERNATIONAL	THE WATERWAYS JOURNAL
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY	THERMAL CONTROL
JAMES MARINE, INC.	TRIANGLE ENTERPRISES
JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP	TVIB
JOHN W. STONE OIL DISTRIBUTOR, LCC	WATERWAYS COUNCIL, INC.
KARL SENNER	WATERWAYS JOURNAL
LABORDE PRODUCTS	WEST PADUCAH COMMUNITY & TECH. COLLEGE
LEE ENGINEERING	WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MGMT
M D MARSHALL ENT/PADUCAH BARGE	WHITLOW,ROBERTS, HOUSTON & STRAUB
MARINE INDUSTRIAL GEARS	WOLF ISLAND MARINE, LLC

MC Scholarships 2026

Below you will find a link for a general scholarship application - this application is good for the local scholarships listed below.  The application needs to be downloaded as a PDF - do NOT open it using google docs.  The application will have descriptions of each of the scholarships below so you will know if you are eligible to apply.  

Please note:  There are other local scholarships that use SEPARATE APPLICATIONS which is why you must check the blog for updates.  As soon as I receive notice of a scholarship, I will post it to the blog.  We are blessed to live in a such a supportive community that provides these scholarship opportunities for you so make sure to take advantage of it!

Alford-Hardin Masonic Lodge 925

Alpha Rho – Alpha Delta Kappa  

Don Buffington Memorial

Calvert City Mason Lodge #543

Jesse and Lola Collier

Coy Brooks Creason Memorial

Gary & Lily Fields Scholarship

Kerry & Kevin Filbeck Memorial

William S. Heath Scholarship Fund

Charles Hensley Memorial

Burnett Holland Memorial

Woodrow & Lois Holland Memorial

Kiwanis Club

Jerry F. Lovett Memorial

MCHS Athletic Foundation

Marshall County Education Association

Marshall County Food Service

Marshall Co Soil & Water Conservation District

Steve Martin Memorial

Janet McCrory Memorial

Buddy Poe Memorial

Frank Waggoner Memorial

Jenny Waters Nursing Scholarship

Claude Butler Jr. Memorial

Robert Goheen Memorial

Dalton Vaughn Memorial

Leisha Vaughn Memorial

Cassidy Greer

Due back to Mrs. Boone by March 6, 2026

You will want to download the application as a PDF

DO NOT OPEN IT IN GOOGLE DOCS

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION