· Imagine-America Scholarship

HS Senior

2.5 GPA or higher

Financial Need

Voluntary Community Service

Typically available for students pursuing post-secondary education at

Career Colleges

Award Amount is $1000

Three selected from every high school

Application Deadline: Starting January 1st students may begin applying; end date for

applications is December

APPLICATION ONLINE: www.imagine-america.org

· Patient Advocate Foundation’s Scholarship for Survivors

HS Senior

Survivor/current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical/life threatening

disease/illness

Essay

Acceptance Letter from college, university or vocational-technical school

Documentation from treating physician

2 letters of recommendation

Financial form to demonstrate financial need

3.0 GPA or above

Must complete 20 hours of community service for the year the scholarship will

be dispensed and provide written confirmation of completion

Award: 10- $3000 scholarships will be awarded

Application: www.patientadvocate.org Click “Programs” then “Scholarships”

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· KCTCS-Louis A. Neichter Whaynetech Scholarship

HS Senior

Pursuing a post-secondary diploma in diesel engine and/or heavy equipment

technology at selected KCTCS programs

Two year award of Tuition and books up to $1500 per year; Also offers the

recipient paid summer interships and cooperative work experience at

identified Whayne Supply facilities.

Based on Academic achievement, character excellence and career potential

Transcript

Reference Letters (2 Teachers and 2 non-school / non-family)

Career Potential Essay

Application available in the guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Mary Barrett Marshall Student Loan Fund

HS Senior

Financial Need

Daughters, sisters, granddaughters of veterans

Must attend College or school in KY

$800 maximum yearly; payable without interest after graduation or upon

securing employment, 6% interest after 5 years

Application: Contact Chairman Velma Greenleaf – 270-358-3341

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Barbizon Free College Scholarship

Random drawing once a year for a FREE 4-year college scholarship valued up

to $100,000

Register online: www.barbizonmodeling.com or call 1-888-999-9404

· Pauline C. Young Scholarship Foundation “Young Scholars Program”

HS Senior

Plan to attend college or university IN Kentucky

Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher AND a college entrance exam (ACT/SAT)

score in the 70th percentile or higher

Looking for students who are in Financial Need; who have made the most of

their educational opportunities; have the potential for local or state

community development within career desired

Possible Personal Interview if a finalist

Application: online at www.kyscholarships.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· VSA arts Playwright Discovery Competition

Open to Grades 9-12

Write a new one act play on the theme of disability

Winning play will be professionally produced at the John F. Kennedy Center f

or the Performing Arts

Winning playwright receives $2000 and a trip to Washington DC to see

his/her play performed

Guidelines found online

Application: online at www.vsarts.org

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Project Graduation Scholarship

HS Senior

Short Essay – Why do you deserve and/or need this scholarship

2 letters of recommendation (teacher and non-school/non-parent)

Transcript

3 – awards

Applications are available in the guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

Turn completed application into Mrs. Steedly

· Oldham County High School PTSA Scholarship

HS Senior and member of PTSA

Academic Excellence Award $500: GPA 3.5 weighted / 26+ ACT

Colonel Award $500: GPA 3.0 / 21+ ACT

Application available in the guidance office.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Oldham County High School Drama Department – Fine Arts Scholarship

HS Senior

Pursuing course of study in the arts

(Theatre, visual arts, vocal and instrumental music, dance)

2 - $1000 Awards

Applications are available in the guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

Applications should be turned into Mrs. Steedly in the guidance office.

· Kentucky AMVETS Auxiliary

HS Senior accepted to a university/college

Planning to study a service oriented profession

HS Transcript

Letter of Recommendation from teacher or counselor

Recent Photo

Application is available in the guidance office.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Baptist Hospital Northeast Volunteers Scholarship

HS Senior

Planning to enroll in an accredited college/university

Entering the medical/healthcare field

Award amount $2000

Transcript

Guidance Counselor Reference

Short essays

Applications available in the guidance office.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Norton Healthcare High School Scholarship Program
HS Senior planning to major in any of the following programs:
Registered nurse; Medical technologist; medical lab technician; physical
therapist; radiology technologist; respiratory therapist or ultra sonographer.
Short Essays
Transcript
Must graduate HS with a 3.0 GPA or higher
ACT 20 or higher/ SAT 1410 or higher
Award Amount $1000 (36 scholarships will be awarded)
Application may be picked up in the Guidance Office
APPLICATION DEADLINE: application is to be turned into the OCHS
Guidance office by April

· 2007 Student-View Scholarship Program

HS Senior

Planning to attend 4yr. college, community/junior college or career school

Log onto website and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about

colleges in your area.

Scholarship awarded via random drawing of all completed applications

Award amounts: 1- $3,000 2-$1,000 6-$500 scholarships awarded

Application survey online: www.student-view.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· IU Alumni Club of Louisville/Southern Indiana

HS Senior

Match previous awards of two $1000 scholarships for the Bloomington

Campus and two $1000 scholarships to students at the IUS

New Albany Campus

Transcript

One typed page essay

Two letters of recommendation

Applications may be picked up in the guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLIE: April

· Dr. David Bradley, D.M.D. Lake Oconee Cosmetic & General Dentistry

HS Senior

Planning on a course of study in the Health Sciences at a college/university/

technical college

2 letters of recommendation

Minimum GPA 3.0

$500 Award

Application will be available in the guidance office February

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Kathryn S. Johnson Scholarship/Oldham County Teachers Association (OCTA)

HS Senior

Pursuing a degree leading to a teaching career

Maintain a B average or better

Need for financial assistance

$1000 Award

Applications will be available in the guidance office in February

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April (turn into Mrs. Steedly at the

Guidance Office)

· Charlie Prather Scholarship

HS Senior attending college/university/technical College

Financial Need

Contributes to the community through community involvement

Award Amount 2 - $1000 scholarships

Application is available in the guidance office.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 24, 2009 (turn into Mrs. Steedly, Guidance Office)

· Jeff McKenna Student-Athlete Football Memorial Scholarship

HS Senior who has played OCHS Football

Planning to attend a post secondary institution

Based on Academics, Leadership and Work Ethic

Award Amount 2 - $1000 scholarships

4 – Short answer questions

Application is available in the guidance office.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Oldham County Middle School Scholarship

HS Senior

Former OCMS Student

$500 Award

Official Transcript

2 short answer responses

Application available in the guidance office

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes

HS Seniors

15 chances to win $1000 scholarship plus a $250 SunTrust Gift Card

One winner drawn every two weeks from October – May

Apply online: www.offtocollege.info (Beginning September 14th)

· Gayle Cochran College Scholarship Fund

HS Senior/Graduate from any OC high school

3.0 GPA / 24+ ACT

Christian Character/Faith; special consideration for students who have overcome diversity

200-word Essay

Letter of Recommendations from a teacher and pastor

$1000 award

Application will be available in the guidance office in February

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

· LaGrange Police Department and BB&T Bank Scholarship

HS Senior

Financial Need

Planning to attend college/university/technical school

2 – 250 word essays

$1000 Award

Application will be available in the guidance office in February

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April (TBA)

· Education-At-Work Scholarship

KY Resident

Enrolled in a KY post-secondary school

Have received services from the state Office for the Blind, Office of Employment and Training,

Office of Career and Technical Education, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, or Kentucky

Adult Education in the past 3 years

Submit two Character reference letters

Essay

Award: $1000

Application: contact Wynee Hecker phone: 502-564-6606

email: WyneeJ.Hecker@ky.gov

website: www.eduationcabinet.ky.gov

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April (TBA)

· Metro United Way scholarship for Student Voluntarism

HS Senior
$3000 scholarship annually
Must be able to demonstrate outstanding service to his/her community
Complete application and questionnaire
Must submit 5 sets of the scholarship packet for the selection committee
Applications may be picked up in the guidance office
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
HS Senior planning to enroll in business and/or office administration at a Kentucky or
Southern Indiana Accredited university, college or business school
Application: Available in the guidance office
APPLICATION DEADLINE: postmarked by April

· Kids’ Chance of Kentucky Inc. Scholarship
Between the Ages of 16—25
Must demonstrate Financial Need
Must be natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker killed or permanently injured in a compensable work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Kentucky based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Act.
Based on Academic Achievement, Aptitude and Community Service
Application may be picked up in the guidance office
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April

· Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute — Scholarship
HS Senior
Award Amount $1000
Must currently reside in manufactured or mobile homes
300– word essay
References
Based on essay, participation in school and community, honors, recommendations, and personal goals
Winner may attend a university, college, technical or vocational school.
Application may be picked up in the guidance office
APPLICATION DEADLINE: postmarked by April