Due in March

KYACAC "Achieve Your Dreams" Scholarship

Kimberly D. Merritt received her posthumous Doctoral degree in December 2015 from Eastern Kentucky University. The former President of KABHE and longstanding member of KABHE has left a lasting legacy influencing many who have come to know her. Criteria: 

1. Enrolled full time at a KABHE affiliated institution as an undergraduate 

2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or greater 

3. Traditionally under-represented in academic or institutional programs as it relates to the goal of increasing diversity. This would also include first generation college students, students from low income families, and/or students with a history of overcoming adversity 

4. Awards of $1000.00 will be given in two payments of $500.00 (spring) and (fall) term 

5. Applicants should complete and submit an essay (500-700 words) on their perspective from Dr. Kimberly D. Merritt’s Philosophy: “From the Hood or the Holler, Education makes a Difference” 

Application Packets will be collected in online format through email which should include:  Applicant name,  Institution,  Level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)  Major, GPA  Intended Graduation and  Picture jpeg (for conference booklet) 

Deadline: March 1

ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must be high school seniors or post-secondary students currently enrolled (at the time of application) in a collision repair program and must have been studying collision repair for at least one semester prior to applying for the awards. Students will be considered for all scholarships/tool grants that they are eligible for based on the individual eligibility factors of each award. These eligibility factors can include gender, school attending, year in school, future plans, outside activities, and/or financial need.

The collision instructor must complete the Collision Repair School Solutions Survey in order for his/her students to be eligible for any of the scholarship/tool grant opportunities.

$175,000 in Awards

Deadline: March 2

Fleur-de-Lis Scholarship 

Eligibility:

• Resident of Jefferson County

• Planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or trade/technical school

• Active participation in specific local programs, organizations, or initiatives.

Deadline: March 02, 2026 

DESCRIPTION

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school student in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

Awards - $10,000 - $25,000

Deadline:  March 15

A complete application requires:

• This form with all required fields (designated with an *) completed.

• A 200 word (about 1 page) personal story about your career goals and plans.

• Your high school transcript or GED Certificate.

  • We will accept copies of all school transcripts.

  • If you have not finished high school, a partial high school transcript is acceptable.

• If you're already in a post-secondary school, submit BOTH your high school transcript and your post-secondary school transcript.

• At least one reference letter. Some organizations require more than one.

• All these documents can be attached to this form or mailed to the Scholarship Committee at the address located at the bottom of this form.

Deadline: March 31

Are You in School to Become a Technician?

The BAT-man Scholarship could help you jumpstart your career with over $5,000 in tools! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The application consists of just five short answer questions, and finalists are later asked to submit a video.

A complete application requires:

• This form with all required fields (designated with an *) completed.

• A 200 word (about 1 page) personal story about your career goals and plans.

• Your high school transcript or GED Certificate.

  • We will accept copies of all school transcripts.

  • If you have not finished high school, a partial high school transcript is acceptable.

• If you're already in a post-secondary school, submit BOTH your high school transcript and your post-secondary school transcript.

• At least one reference letter. Some organizations require more than one.

• All these documents can be attached to this form or mailed to the Scholarship Committee at the address located at the bottom of this form.

Deadline: March 31

Students must meet at least one of these four criterias to be eligible:

• Financial need: Students and/or their family/household is at or below the current federal poverty guidelines.

• Veteran status: Students who are an active military member or veteran.

• Underserved population: Students and/or their family/household is a member of an underserved population as defined by U.S. Health Services Administration (HRSA) as having too few primary care providers, high infant mortality, high poverty, or a high elderly population.

• Unique life experience: Students who have faced or are facing adversity or unique challenges. This could include but is not limited to students with a chronic illness or health challenge; students who have lost an immediate family member or sponsor; non-traditional full-time students.

Deadline: March 31