Lara’s Celebration is a non-profit organization that was established in 2016 as an idea of Lara Adams. Her wish was to celebrate the lives of those fighting their battle with cancer through an annual dinner called Lara’s Celebration for
patients in the local area. As an extension of that, Lara’s Celebration would like to honor Lara’s wish to support patients in their battle with cancer by providing (4) one thousand dollar scholarships to graduating students who have been affected by cancer.
Program Guidelines & Priorities:
Seeking graduating seniors from McCracken, Lyon, Paducah Tilghman, Marshall, Graves, Mayfield, Livingston, Crittenden, or St. Mary’s who have been closely affected by cancer (Other local schools to be considered upon request)
* Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college or technical school.
*Applicants must have a close family member impacted by cancer: self, parent, guardian or sibling.
* Scholarship funds will be paid in May 2024 for a one-time award.
* Applicants must have the endorsement of their Guidance Counselor on their application attesting they are a qualified fit for this scholarship program. Lara’s Celebration strongly suggests that each high school present this opportunity to the strongest applicants that match this program’s guidelines. Application deadline is April 1, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. to be received; late applications are not accepted.
* Application will be reviewed based on scholastics accomplishment, financial needs, and application content.
Mail one copy of a completed typed application package to:(This includes application with signoff by Guidance Department, essay, resume, and school transcript.)
Lara’s Celebration
P.O. Box 9311
Paducah, KY 42002
Applications can be emailed as an alternative option.
Email to larascelebration@gmail.com
The applications will be reviewed and recipients selected by the board of Lara’s Celebration. The scholarships will be awarded in May 2024.
Please submit any questions to: larascelebration@gmail.com
