Paying for College

List of Scholarships

ALVIN REED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be a sophomore student with 30 hours completed
Must be from the Left Beaver area
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must plan to transfer to a four-year institution
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BARKLEY J. STURGILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Must be from a Floyd County High School
Demonstrates financial need
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BENNIN ENDOWMENT

Must be enrolled full time
Must demonstrate a financial need
Must be enrolled in the Auto Technology Program, Carpentry Program or Nursing Program
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BENNY RAY & NIKKI BAILEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must have attended Floyd Central, Betsy Layne, or Prestonsburg High School
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must qualify for federal financial aid
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BERLIE & JANE SALMONS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be an incoming freshman
Must have maintained a high school GPA of 2.0-2.99
Must have unmet financial need and NOT receiving any other scholarship
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BETTY M. DORTON NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

Must be second-year Nursing student
Preference given to student from Johnson County
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BIG SANDY AREA CHAPTER #220 MENDED HEARTS, INC. NURSING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Must be a second semester student enrolled in the Nursing Program
Must be a resident of Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, Knott, or Pike County
Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BIG SANDY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT

Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic excellence
Must be enrolled in a program that contributes to workforce development in high-need areas and/or plan to transfer to a 4-year university
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BIG SANDY HISPANIC AND LATINO SCHOLARS FUND

Hispanic/Latino student
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BILL & JEAN DAMRON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Must live in Pike or Letcher County
Must be a single parent
Must be at least 30 years of age
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance and receiving the maximum financial aid
Must attend the annual scholarship reception
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BILL FITZWATER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must reside in Johnson, Magoffin, Floyd, Pike, or Martin County
Preference given to student who has served in the United Stated Armed Forces
Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance and is NOT receiving the maximum amount of Federal Pell Grant funding
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BLUEGRASS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must demonstrate the potential for academic success and desire for achievement
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

BOCOOK ENGINEERING, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in a technical field of study (such as math, science, or engineering)
Preference given to students who are the children of current employees of Bocook Engineering, Inc.
Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

CECIL CYRUS LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Awarded to one student from Johnson Central High School and one student from Paintsville High School majoring in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement
Student must NOT be receiving financial aid
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

CHARLENE NUNN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT

Must be a first-generation college student
Must be enrolled in either teaching or nursing program
Preference is given to students who attended Prestonsburg Elementary or Adams Middle School
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

DRS. CHANDRA AND MAHENDRA VARIA SPECIAL FUND

Must be a nontraditional student returning to college for a new career or skill upgrade who has not already completed a baccalaureate degree or a nontraditional student entering college for the first time
Must be enrolled in program that contribute to workforce development in high-need areas and/or plans to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Kentucky
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

CHARLES AND CARLOS WELLS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be nontraditional student, age 25 or above
Must reside in Johnson, Floyd, Lawrence, Magoffin, Martin, Morgan, or Pike County
Must demonstrate the potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

CHRIS FLEMING SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full-time)
Must be in good academic standing
Applicants must submit a proposal for performing a "Building A Better You" project during the academic year that exemplifies wellness goals and philosophies in one or more of the following components: emotional, intellectual, physical, environmental, spiritual, social, and occupational
Preference given to students who are overcoming significant hardships in one of the above-mentioned components
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK/CITIZENS NATIONAL CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Must be a graduate of a Floyd County High School
Preference given to Business majors
Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

CLAUDE V. CHANDLER SCHOLARSHIP

Must have graduated from Paintsville High School
Must plan on majoring in Mathematics or Physics
Must have scored highest in their class in Mathematics on SAT or ACT
Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

EAST POINT AREA DEVELOPMENT CLUB ENDOWMENT FUND

Must live in the area defined as East Point, KY
Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

ERNIE SKEEN AND KEN WEINER SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a first generation college student
Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time) or more during the second semester
Must be enrolled in an Associate in Arts degree plan
Must plan to transfer to a four-year institution
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

ESTALENE SALISBURY JENKINS BOOK SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING

Must be a full-time second year Nursing student
Preference given to female student from Floyd County
Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success and commitment to the field of Nursing
Scholarship to be used for textbooks only
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

EQUITABLE RESOURCES ENERGY COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must reside in Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Perry, or Pike County
Must be pursuing courses in health related professions or education
Must have scored the highest in their class on the SAT or ACT
Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must reside in Floyd County
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

DR. GEORGE D. EDWARDS ENDOWMENT

Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

DRS. GOPAL, MINA, MAMATA AND MONICA MAJMUNDAR FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Students must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic excellence
Preference given to first generation college students
Must be enrolled in programs that contribute to workforce development in high wage/high demand area and plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kentucky
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

HARRIS S. HOWARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be a resident of Kentucky
Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

DR. HENRY A CAMPBELL, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

HIGHLANDS FOUNDATION, INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must reside in Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, or Martin County
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be enrolled in a healthcare related program
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

J. SCOTT PRESTON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must reside in Johnson County
Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must be interested or involved in community service
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

J. WOODFORD HOWARD & FLORENCE STEPHENS HOWARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be from Floyd, Breathitt, Magoffin, or Morgan County
Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

JAMES A. AND DR. NANCY B. JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Must write a one-page essay on “Why a College Education is Important to Me”
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

JAMES B. COLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a sophomore student with at least 30 hours completed
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be enrolled in AA or AS degree plan
Must be planning to transfer to a four-year institution to study accounting, finance, or economics
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

JOHN D. AND CONNIE W. SAMMONS ENDOWMENT

Must be interested in the field of math or engineering
Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

JULIE OSBORNE LESTER MEMORIAL DENTAL HYGIENE ENDOWMENT

Must be enrolled in the first year of the Dental Hygiene Program
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have unmet financial need
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

JUSTIN T. CHAFIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Must be pursuing an Associates of Science degree
Must reside in Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, or Pike County
Preference given to a male student
Renewable for a second year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor
Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KCTCS COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a Kentucky resident
Must be current high school valedictorian, valedictorians who graduated from high school during the previous academic year, salutatorians and the upper 10% of the current high school graduating class
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KCTCS JOHN T. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP

John T. Smith Scholarships recognize minority residents of Kentucky who have demonstrated the potential for academic success.

The scholarship is for one year (fall & spring semesters). Renewable the second year at BSCTC with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

Must be a Kentucky resident
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor
Preference given to African American students

KCTCS THE KENTUCKY COLONELS BETTER LIFE SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a single, working parent with at least one child under the age of 12
Must have unmet financial need
Must demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KCTCS PRESIDENT'S SCHOLARSHIP

Must be full time
Must be a Kentucky resident
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KCTCS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Must be in good academic standing
Must maintain a GPA that is reasonable to promote student academic success and transfer
Must be enrolled in an AA, AS, or AAS degree and plan to transfer to an accredited Kentucky public or independent four-year institution
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KENT ROSE FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Must be an incoming high school graduate
Must be enrolled in the Automotive Technology program (AAS)
Preference should be given to the student with the greatest financial need
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KENTUCKY WEST VIRGINIA GAS COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must reside in Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Perry, or Pike County
Must be pursuing courses in health-related professions or education
Must have scored the highest in their class on the SAT or ACT
Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

KWARD SCHOLARSHIP

Must reside in Floyd or Johnson County
Must be enrolled in a Technical Program or seeking to become a Teacher
Preference given to relatives of Lynn Ward
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

MARION MAYO & HOMER SALISBURY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must reapply each academic year
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

MARVIN AND FLORENCE MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Must reside in Floyd, Johnson, Martin, Pike, or Magoffin County
Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Preference given to Maintenance and Operations Employees employed at Big Sandy Community & Technical College and their children and grandchildren
Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

MELISSA M. FORSYTH ENDOWMENT

Must be enrolled in program that contribute to workforce development in high-need areas and/or plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Kentucky
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE CARE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a student enrolled in the second year Human Services Program
Preference given to a student who participates in community activities
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

MOUNTAIN LAUREL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must be pursuing a degree in healthcare
Must be a student with potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

NEWTON "NEWT" MAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Must demonstrate potential for academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

ROBERT L. LOONEY HUMANITIES SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours (full time)
Preference given to student enrolled in AA degree in humanities or communications
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

ROBERT V. MAY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must reside in Floyd, Johnson, Martin, or Pike County
Applicants must submit an essay demonstrating a firm grasp on language, clarity, and style
Teacher training preferred
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

DR. SUJATHA S. REDDY AND PRERANA REDDY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in a program that contributes to workforce development in high-need areas and/or plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Kentucky
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Preference given to students in the Nursing Program
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

SUMMIT ENGINEERING INC. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Must be enrolled in a computer-related field of study
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success in the fields of engineering, math, science, and/or surveying
Must qualify for federal financial aid
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

SUSAN SPARKS NUTTER SCHOLARSHIP

Must major in elementary or secondary education
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

VALERIE A. COLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a sophomore student with at least 30 hours completed
Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be enrolled in AA or AS degree plan
Must be planning to transfer to a 4-year institution to study human services, social work, or counseling
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

DRS. VARIA PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Must be enrolled in a program that contributes to workforce development in high-need areas and/or plan to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Kentucky
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

VERNE P. HORNE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Preference given to the descendants of William Henry Johnson and Arminta Sowards Johnson or Tom Horne Jr. and Mary Combs Horne
Must reside in Johnson, Martin, Floyd, or Pike County
Teacher training is preferred
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must demonstrate need for financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

WENDELL LEE NICKELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Demonstrate the potential for achieving academic excellence
Enrolled in Digital Information, Computer Information or Broadband/Communications Technology Programs
Preference given to a first-generation student
Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

WILLIAM G. DUKE ENDOWMENT

Must be a full-time student
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor

WILLIAM O. AND EASTER ARNETT ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Must be a single parent
Preference given to student from Magoffin County
Must demonstrate the potential for achieving academic success
Must demonstrate the need for financial assistance and NOT receiving other financial assistance
Must have completed the current FAFSA
Must reapply each academic year
Scholarship recipients must provide a thank you letter to the donor