THE FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION.
We are proud to invest in education for the region.
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has several scholarships outlined below. If you meet the requirements and are interested in applying, please fill out this online application.
Scholarships Offered
Craft Academy
The Craft Scholarship was established by Joe and Kelly Craft to recognize students graduating from the Craft Academy at Morehead State University. It is a unique opportunity to assist students in attending the school of their dreams, by reducing debt that may allow them to attend a college they never thought possible.
Requirements
- Graduate from the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or greater
- ACT score of 25 or higher
- Have filed FAFSA
- Renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate study
- Award amounts vary
Bertee & Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship
When Bert T. (Bertee) Adkins started at Pikeville College in 1949, he didn’t have enough money to ride the bus the 12 miles from his Floyd County home to Pikeville, let alone enough for lunch every day. Bertee made the decision to leave Pikeville College and join the Air Force. After a 20-year military career, Bertee went on to obtain his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Eastern Kentucky University. There Bertee enjoyed a long, distinguished teaching career at his alma mater mentoring young students. However, he never forgot his struggle to complete his education. Bertee never wanted another student to have to make the decision between getting an education or eating lunch. As a result, Bertee set up the Bertee and Rhetta Faye Adkins Scholarship at the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and the Floyd County Community Foundation for graduating seniors at both Betsy Layne High School in Floyd County, Kentucky, and Oliver Springs High School in Oliver Springs, Tennessee.
Betsy Layne High School Scholarship Requirements
- Graduate from Betsy Layne High School
- GPA of 2.6 or greater
- Have taken AP courses
- One-time, $1000 award
Oliver Springs High School Scholarship Requirements
- Graduate from Oliver Springs High School
- GPA of 2.6 or greater
- Have taken AP courses
- One-time, $500 award
Cartis & Merkie Carpenter Scholarship
The Cartis & Merkie Carpenter Scholarship was created to assist students in Laurel and Clay counties in achieving their educational goals.
Requirements
- Graduate from North Laurel High School, South Laurel High School, Clay County High School, or Oneida Baptist Institute
- Have filed FAFSA
- Number and amount of awards varies
Danny & Margaret Maggard Community Service Scholarship
The Danny and Margaret Maggard Community Service Scholarship was created to help seniors graduating from Hazard High School in pursuing higher education.
Requirements
- Graduate from Hazard High School
- GPA of 3.0 or greater
- Interest in community service
- One-time, $1000 award
Morris Prize Scholarship
The Morris Prize scholarship was endowed by Nate Morris for his alma mater, Eastern High School. For one outstanding student, The Morris Prize we hope will be a stepping stone to your American Dream.
Requirements
- Graduate from Eastern High School
- Weighted GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Have taken AP courses
- Intent to attend a college or university in the state of Kentucky
- Have filed FAFSA
- One-time, $10,000 award
Woodrow & Evelyn Johnson Scholarship
The Woodrow & Evelyn Johnson Scholarship was created in honor of the funder’s parents to assist graduates of Shelby Valley High School in achieving their educational goals.
Requirements
- Graduate from Shelby Valley High School
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Have filed FAFSA
- Intent to attend a college or university in the state of Kentucky
- One-time, $1,000 award
edith Campbell Educational Endowment
The Edith Campbell Educational Endowment was created in honor of Edith Campbell, a life-long resident of Eastern Kentucky with a resilient heart and a passion for education. She spent he life exemplifying the value of education. The scholarship is meant to support young Perry Countians who share her same passion for education.
Requirements
- This scholarship is open to seniors at Hazard, Perry Central, and Buckhorn High Schools.
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- $4,000 award to be spread out evenly over the duration of the awardee’s selected program.
