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Regular Applications Due: October 31, 2025
Late Nomination Due: January 15, 2026
Current high school juniors.
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Have held TWO LEADERSHIP ROLES to which they were chosen by their peers or an adult leader within the past two years in school, religious, or community sponsored organizations.
Spectrum News High School Scholars
The Spectrum News 1 High School Scholars Program recognizes exceptional high school students with academic scholarship awards of $1,000 each for use towards college expenses.
Nominees must adhere to the following criteria to be considered:
High school seniors
Attend a high school in Kentucky where Spectrum News 1 is available
Have an excellent academic record
Involved in extra-curricular activities and/or be active in their local community either through their school or volunteering on their own time
Have plans to attend a university in 2026
Nominators must be 18 or older and CANNOT be the parent/guardian of the student. Each nominator may only nominate 1 individual.
Post Secondary/Trade School Scholarship
Application Deadline is February 15, 2026
Bluegrass REALTORS®’ Community Education & Outreach Committee is proud to award up to 10 scholarships at $2,000 each to high school seniors for the 2026 school year.
Eligibility/requirements for scholarships:
High school senior - graduating in the academic school year of 2026 - in the Association's jurisdiction (see above for counties)
Attendance to a post-secondary institution or trade school program in Kentucky
Must complete an essay (approx. 300 word) – what is the importance of homeownership/value of owning a home?
Preference given to students who plan to major in business and/or real estate related field of study or attend a trade school.
Application Deadline is December 1, 2025
Scholarships Awarded in April 2026
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. 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 745 colleges and universities located in 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.
Must have a 3.5 GPA
Must enroll in a four-year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation.
Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule.
Is awarded, must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026.
Parents Adjusted Gross Household Income must not exceed $100,000
Must apply for Federal or State grants if eligible.
Website that includes a large database of scholarships. These are a wide range of offerings and submission deadlines, some career specific.
Applications for 2026 open January 2026
Independence Bank is proud to play a small part in the journey of our community’s next generation of leaders and contributors. With over $1.9 million given to high school seniors, our scholarship recipients can be found advancing agriculture business, devoting their talents to the healthcare industry, starting their own small business and everything in between. Applicants are judged based on a submitted essay, high school grades, ACT scores, financial need, extracurricular activities, community involvement and personal interviews.
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
Plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college or university, vocation school or trade school
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