Welcome to our Scholarship Resources—your guide for navigating the world of college funding. As students enter their senior year, the journey toward higher education becomes both exciting and challenging. Scholarships play a crucial role in easing the financial burden of college, opening doors to opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Early preparation is key; it allows students to identify the best scholarship options, meet application deadlines, and present their strongest credentials. We want to support both parents and students through this process, providing essential tools, tips, and resources to maximize scholarship success. Let’s make college affordable together!
Scholarship Tips:
Now is your time to apply for scholarships!!
You can and should apply for scholarships before you've applied to or been accepted by colleges.
Scholarships will be available all throughout this school year. Look ahead at the due dates and start preparing 2-3 months before they are due.
All opportunities will be listed under each month that they are due.
Pay close attention to deadlines.
Why apply early?
More Opportunities: Scholarship deadlines vary, and some are open to high school students. Waiting until you've applied to colleges means you'll miss out on these opportunities.
Less Competition: Starting early means you'll have more time to research and apply for scholarships, potentially facing less competition for those that are due earlier in the year.
Boost Your College Applications: Securing scholarships before you've even applied to college can strengthen your application and show your commitment to financing your education.
Reduce Financial Burden: The earlier you start, the more scholarships you can secure, which can significantly reduce the amount of debt you might need to take on for college.
See Mrs. Taulbee for more details or to pick up a paper application for any scholarship.
Click on the link below to get a Letter of Recommendation info sheet. Fill this out and take to a teacher, coach, counselor or administrator. Most scholarships require a letter of recommendation.
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: 09/30/2026 5:00pm EST
Interested in engineering & advanced manufacturing
Deadline: Open now through September 3rd (midnight)
Rotary Study Abroad Scholarship
Chick fil A Remarkable Futures Scholarships
Elk's National Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year
Deadline: November 12, 2026
Kentucky Concrete Association - Essay Contest
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 14, 2026
KSBA First Degree College Scholarship Program (Nomination only)
Amount: $2,500
Deadline for nomination:
Good Citizen Scholarship
Deadline:
Deadline:
Deadline: December 1st
Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation Scholarship (for JUNIORS ONLY)
Deadline: December 16th
Deadline: January 2027
Kentucky Ag Athlete of the Year (nomination only)
Male & Female winners selected
Deadline:
Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Agents Association Scholarship (children of KFB Agents)
Deadline:
BIACS - Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society
Applications open on Jan 1, 2027
Deadline:
Applications open early 2027
Deadline:
Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation
Deadline:
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Civil Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Construction Management Scholarship
Deadline: February 1st
Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK)
Amount: $1,000
Awarded to a female pursuing a career in education
Deadline:
Thinking about a career in automotives. More than 40 organizations represented here offering scholarship opportunities.
Accepting applications starting September 16, 2026
Deadline: March 31st
Blue Grass Community Foundation
Dr. Geri Polvino, Russell, Josephine & Mary Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:
Honesty & Integrity Award (from Masonic Temple)
Nomination for Juniors from Admin, Counselors, Teachers or Coaches
Amount: $1,000
Applications available in January 2027
Deadline:
Kentucky Federation of Republican Women
The KFRW is offering a $1500 scholarship to a senior female who plans to attend college and has been politically active within the Republican Party.
Deadline: March 31st
KY Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation (KLEMF)
Deadline: March 31st
Madison County Democratic Women's Club
Maude Ella Park Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline:
NAACP
Mrs. Anna Kadlec Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline:
Richmond Lions Club
Deadline:
Richmond Rotary Club
Amount: $1,000 for those attending EKU
Deadline: mid March 2026
Shelter Insurance Foundation
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 31st
Clark Energy Cooperative
Deadline:
John W. Clark Oil Company, Inc.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline:
Kentucky Right to Life
Deadline: April 1st
Madison County Cattlemen's Association Youth Scholarship
Awarded to those planning to major in Agriculture or an Agriculturally related subject or attend Trade SchoolDeadline: April 15thMadison County Farm Bureau
Deadline: April 10th
Madison County Extension Homemakers Association
Awarded to applicant who plans to major in Family & Consumer Sciences, Agriculture or Horticulture
Deadline: April 6th
Mary Jo Large - Scholarship for Cosmetology
Deadline: Late april
Amount: 3 - $1,000 to MCHS students
Deadline:
Amount: $1,000
Deadline:
Ed Miracle
Deadline:
EKU Foundation Scholarship - Jim Barnes
Deadline: early May
Madison County Conservation District
Deadline:
Mike's Kids Scholarship
Deadline: early May
Tanner Reisig Memorial Scholarship
Deadline:
The Morrin Law Office Scholarship
Deadline: