The Kentucky Concrete Association is now accepting essay submissions for its annual $2,000 William T. Robertson High School Essay Scholarship. The scholarship contest is open to Kentucky resident high school seniors graduating in the 2025-2026 school year. The contest winner will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship to be paid to the college or university of their choice in their freshman semester and will also be invited to attend the 2026 KCA Annual Convention in Louisville, KY, to accept the award.
Essay Prompt:
"The Story of Concrete"
Like last year, the essay submission process is different from previous years, so please pay close attention, as paper submissions will not be accepted.
The essay contest rules are as follows:
- Students must be a current senior in high school graduating in the 2025 – 2026 school year.
- Essays must address the essay prompt directly.
- Essays must be written by a single student and shall not be collaborative in nature.
- The use of AI is not permitted for the creation or completion of the essay – the primary purpose is to demonstrate original thinking, understanding of the essay prompt and writing abilities of the individual.
Essays must be submitted using the online submission form:
2025-2026 William T Robertson Scholarship Essay Contest
- Essay must be received by November 15, 2025.
- Essays must be limited to 600 words.
