Senior Scholarship Bulletin: October
KSBA First Degree Scholarship Program
One male & one female senior, $2,500 each. Good to any two-year, four-year college or
university, in state or out. Non-renewable. Nominations of one male and/or one female student
per public school district, selected by the school board.
Eligibility:
Nominees must be
1. A high school senior intending to go to college
2. From an immediate family (parents, guardians, siblings) who has not earned
a college degree
3. Have obtained an ACT reading score of at least a 20 as a junior or senior
The one page application with ACT reading score, age address and verification that there is no
college graduate among immediate family must be signed by guidance counselor, board
chairman and superintendent.
Deadline: November 13th
Application: In guidance office with Mrs. Cooper
Covington Art Club Scholarship
The Covington Art Club is sponsoring a writing contest for high school seniors in Northern
Kentucky
First Prize: $500
Second Prize: $400
Third Prize: $300
Prizes awarded at Covington Art Club annual luncheon May 12- Winners and parents invited.
Two essays/high school chosen to send to panel of judges.
Essay topic: What do you, as a senior in high school, think if your greatest challenge? Why?
Specifications:
500 to 700 words
Typed on 81/2 X 11 paper
Double spaced
Essays will be judged on the following:
Relevance to topic
Clarity
Style
Grammar
Deadline: February 1st to Ms. Sizemore
Application: No application- just write the essay using the info above
Kentucky Ready-Mixed Concrete Association Scholarship
The winner of the KRMCA essay contest will receive a $1,000 scholarship to the winner’s
school of choice. The winning essay will then be forwarded to our National association where
the essay will have a chance of winning the national scholarship of $5,000 if they enroll for
freshman year in a concrete related curriculum. Should the winner not enroll in such a program,
they will receive a $2,000 award at the college of their choice.
The contest is open to all students between the ages of 16-18 at the beginning of the 2015-2016
school term and the rules are as follows:
 An entry form must be completed with all essays returned. That form, along with the
essay must be forwarded for KRMCA & postmarked by Saturday, Oct. 31
 Entries should be typed and double spaced and not exceed 600 words
Essays will be judged on content and writing ability. Possible themes:
 Concrete’s benefits to society
 How concrete affects the environment
 Using concrete to build homes, commercial buildings, bridges and roads
Essays should demonstrate a student’s awareness of concrete’s role as a building material in
homes, commercial buildings, streets and highways.
Deadline: October 31st
Application: In Guidance Office with Mrs. Cooper
University of Dayton Leadership in Service Scholarship
If you have any interest in the University of Dayton, see Ms. Sizemore! 
Deadline: January 30th
Mensa Foundation Scholarship
 Merit-based scholarships available based solely on essays submitted online.
 Over $80,000 awarded last year!
 Scholarship winners receive their check directly which enables them to use funds for the
winner’s highest priority needs during the school year
 Applicants required to write up to 550 word essay, as well as fill out a general application
Deadline: January 15
Application: Online at www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Horatio Alger Scholarship
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 program seeks
students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming
adversity, as well as critical financial need.
Deadline: October 25th
Application: Online at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarshipprograms/
SportQuest Playing for a Purpose Scholarship
Student Athletes that meet the scholarship criteria may be nominated for the scholarship in two
ways:
1. Nominated by school, coach, youth pastor, parent, or others
The nominator simply informs the athlete of the scholarship and provides instructions of how to
apply online. The nominator does not complete forms or paperwork. Helpful links to
understanding the program include: benefits, time table of events and how to apply.
2. Peer or self-nomination
Applying student athletes must meet ALL of the following criteria:
1. Currently a high school sophomore, junior or senior.
2. Maintains a minimum "C" grade average or higher.
3. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports.
4. A committed follower of Christ who embodies the Playing with Purpose message.
Deadline: February 1st
Application and all info available: Online at http://www.allamericanaward.org/atp.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship
The AXA Achievement Scholarship offers college scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 to high
school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the
community or the workplace. The scholarship is sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the
philanthropic arm of AXA US.
The 2016 program will be accepting applications from September 10, 2015 until 10,000
applications are submitted or 11:59 p.m. CST on December 15, 2015, whichever comes first.
Your application MUST be one of the first 10,000 submitted electronically by the deadline date.
The program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship
America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of
scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and
individuals.
Deadline: December 15th
Application: Online at https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
Coca-Cola Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholarship Program is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to
graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and
serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Deadline: October 31st
Application: Online at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#page