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YMCA Daryl Lee Martin Scholarship
To apply, please complete the application and mail 2 letters of recommendation postmarked no later than April 20th.
Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
The KEDC Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to college (2 or 4 year), technical or vocational bound students graduating from a high school in a KEDC member district. The KEDC Scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis and is not renewable. Funds will be distributed to the higher education institution of your choice, based upon proof of enrollment. A scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,500, to be divided into two equal installments (once per semester).
Applicants Must:
Maintain a grade point average (GPA) no lower than 3.0
Meet current benchmarks for the ACT and/or SAT as set by the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE).
ACT (English = 18, Reading = 20, Mathematics = 19)
SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing = 490)
SAT (Math - Quantitative Reasoning = 510)
Write an essay that focuses on your goals, your story and growth and why we should invest in you
Must demonstrate financial need; disclose other scholarship awards (types and amounts)
Recipient is not required to declare any particular major to be an eligible applicant
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, INC. Little Miss and Miss RHOmania Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Eta Epsilon Sigma, Lexington, Kentucky Graduate Chapter in partnership with Community Ventures and Professional Life Inc. is excited to host an Essay Scholarship for young ladies between the ages of 7-18 years old. The application and essay window is open and will close at 11:59pm on 5/1/2026
Eligibility:
Be enrolled in Fayette County Public Schools during the 25-26 school year.
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association Scholarship
Application Deadline: May 1st, 2026
The Fayette County Homemakers Scholarship of $1000 will be awarded by the Fayette County Homemakers Association to a high school senior planning full-time enrollment in an accredited technical or vocational school for the 2026-27 school year.
Elegibility:
A Fayette County High School Senior on track to begin post-high school education at an accredited technical or vocational school in the fall 2026.
An applicant with an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
An applicant must show evidence of involvement in school or community activities.
Application Deadline: 5/1/2026
The Rotary Club of Lexington is awarding scholarships to Fayette County Kentucky top-performing high school seniors based on outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service.
In the application you will be asked to submit two essays in PDF format.
One will ask: "In no more than 250 words, explain why you deserve this scholarship and how it will impact your personal and career goals"
The second will ask: "In no more than 250 words, explain why you need this scholarship and how it will impact your personal and career goals"
Morehead State University Kentucky Scholarships
Morehead State awards more than $48.6M in University and MSU Foundation scholarships and grants annually. MSU offers a variety of scholarships based on several criteria, including academic excellence, area of study, type of student, where you live and your needs. The information linked applies to new students for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
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The scholarships listed on this page are independent opportunities and are not affiliated with Fayette County Public Schools or Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in any way. This list is provided solely as a resource and compilation of scholarships that have been shared with the PLD Counseling Office. Students and families are encouraged to review all eligibility requirements and application details directly with each scholarship provider.
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