The Lake Area Foundation provides oversight for scholarship funds established by individuals, firms and organizations wishing to assist students in furthering their education. Many of the scholarships managed by Lake Area Foundation are designated for use by students pursuing a particular field of study or attending a specific school. Most of these scholarships must be awarded to students from our geographic area or at least preference given to these students.
Current scholarship Opportunities
BILLY BLOYD SCHOLARSHIP
The Billy Bloyd Scholarship was established in 2022 as an annual college scholarship for graduating Adair County High School seniors to use to help offset the cost of tuition and books.
AWARD: $500.00, one time.
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Adair County; Graduating ACHS senior with GPA of 3.25 or higher; ACT Composite score of 25+ (or equivalent); Planning to enroll in an accredited college or university as a full-time student (minimum 12 hours/semester).
TO APPLY: Contact the Adair County High School Counselor’s office during the Spring semester.
DAVID F. STEPHENS SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The David F. Stephens Science Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 as an annual college scholarship for graduating Russell Co. High School seniors who are pursuing Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Biology or Chemistry.
AWARD: $750.00 per semester for up to 8 semesters. (Must maintain qualifying major and GPA for renewal.)
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Russell County; Graduating RCHS senior with GPA of 3.25 or higher; ACT Composite score of 25+ (or equivalent); Planning to enroll in a Kentucky college or university as a full-time student (minimum 12 hours/semester) with a B.S. in Biology or Chemistry.
TO APPLY: Contact the Russell County High School Counselor’s office during the Spring semester.
DOROTHY M. WEIGEL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dorothy M. Weigel Scholarship was established as an annual scholarship for graduating Somerset High School seniors that prioritizes those with financial need and/or those who are having difficulties obtaining other financial aid.
AWARD: $500-$1,000 per semester for up to 8 semesters for traditional 4-year programs OR up to 4 semesters for alternative pathways. (Must maintain satisfactory progress for renewal.)
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Pulaski County; Graduating Somerset High School senior.
TO APPLY: Contact the Somerset High School Counselor’s office during the Spring semester.
GEORGE & JOAN HOWELL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The George & Joan Howell Environmental Science Scholarship was established as an annual scholarship for graduating seniors from the Lake Cumberland region who are pursuing an Environmental Science degree at Campbellsville University. This scholarship also offers an opportunity for students to earn an additional $1,000 award for those who are willing to assist with research at the Clay Hill Memorial Forest for a minimum of 70 hours each semester of their freshman year.
AWARD: $1,000, one time. (Additional $1,000 opportunity for volunteers meeting requirements and maintaining 3.0+ GPA at CU.)
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, McCreary, Pulaski, Russell, Taylor, or Wayne County; Graduating senior with GPA of 3.5 or higher; ACT Science score of 24+ (or equivalent); Planning to enroll in Campbellsville University (minimum 12 hours/semester) to pursue a degree in Environmental Science.
TO APPLY: Contact your High School Counselor’s office during the Spring semester.
JAMES & BETTYE BECK COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The James & Bettye Beck College Scholarship was established as an annual need and merit-based scholarship for graduating Russell County High School seniors to help offset the cost of tuition, books, and fees.
AWARD: $5,000 total, awarded as $2,500 each semester. (Must maintain a 3.0 GPA in college to receive the second $2,500 disbursement.)
ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Russell County; Graduating Russell County High School senior with GPA of 3.0 or higher; Planning to pursue a degree at a nationally-accredited non-profit university or college; Must demonstrate financial need for scholarship.
TO APPLY: Contact the Russell County High School Counselor’s office during the Spring semester.