Kentucky 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Kentucky 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Foundation Scholarship

Kentucky 4-H Foundation College Scholarship Opportunities

The following scholarships are available to eligible students pursuing higher education. Applicants must submit all required documents electronically via e-mail to melissag.miller@uky.edu. No mailed applications will be accepted.

Please ensure:

  • The applicant clearly marks all scholarships they are applying for (they may apply for multiple).
  • The applicant meets the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship selected.

All application materials must be submitted by Friday, May 16, 2025.
For questions or additional information, please contact melissag.miller@uky.edu.


Kentucky 4-H Foundation
2025 Scholarship Program

College Scholarships:

· $2,500 James W. Kidwell Memorial Scholarship (recipient MUST attend the University of Kentucky, be a full-time student and plan to pursue a career in agriculture or related field) provided by Courtney Barancin, Matthew Barancin and Dorie Smith

· $1,000 Ale-8-One/Michael Bandy Scholarship provided by Ale-8-One Bottling Company and the late Brenda Bandy

· $1,000 Chris Caddell Memorial Scholarship provided by the Caddell Family and Heritage Bank

· $1,000 Lexi Kinder Scholarship provided by Glen & Becky Kinder, along with family & friends

· $1,000 PW Lawrence Scholarship provided by PW Lawrence Trust Endowment

· $500 William T. and Joan Comer Family Scholarship provided by the Comer Family

· $500 Sawmill Farm Scholarship provided by Aaron & Melissa Miller

· $500 Fresh Start Farms Scholarship provided by Ryan & Misty Bivens

· $500 Dr. Mark Mains Leadership Scholarship provided by Dr. Mark Mains

· $500 SET Scholarship provided by the Kentucky 4-H SET Program (recipient MUST plan to major in a STEM related field)

· $500 Hazel Nadine Lacefield Memorial Scholarship provided by Glen & Becky Kinder

· $500 Donnalee Small Memorial Vocational Scholarship provided by Glen & Becky Kinder

 

Vocational Scholarships:

· $1,000 KCTCS Scholarship (4 $1,000 scholarships will be provided by KCTCS; recipient MUST attend one of KCTCS campuses.)

· $500 Dave Larson Designs Vocational Scholarship provided by Dave & Pam Larson

· $500 Bill and Darlene Noble Vocational Scholarship provided by Dr. Rachel Guidugli

Kentucky 4-H Foundation
2025 Scholarship Program

NOTE: Foundation scholarships available for students who have completed one year college. If you need this application please e-mail melissag.miller@uky.edu.

$1,000 Paul and Jill Hall Expand Your Horizons Scholarship

 

$1,000 Paul and Jill Hall Expand Your Horizons Scholarship
For students who have completed one or more years of college or technical school.
Provided by Dr. Rachel Guidugli

 

Application 

Contact Information

Rachel Noble Guidugli, Ed.D.
Assistant Extension Director for Kentucky 4-H Youth Development

450 Cooper Drive Moloney Bldg. Suite 114 Lexington, KY 40546-0274

(859) 257-0989

rachel.guidugli@uky.edu