Scholarships

Available Scholarships

Please see below for details and eligibility of each scholarship.

$1,000

*APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED*
Applications Due: June 26, 2026
All applicants will be notified of the final selection by July 10, 2026

Eligibility

The student has, or is planning to have, a declared fitness (ex. exercise science, physical therapy, health sciences) or nutrition related major at an accredited college/university in Kentucky.*
Must be currently enrolled full-time (12 hours) at the undergraduate level OR, for incoming freshman, must have accepted admission with plans of enrolling full time.*
Maintenance of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Must be of African/African American descent.
Past recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship again, but must complete the application procedure and be selected.

Application Procedure

Complete the online application form and accompanying materials by the application due date. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Please use the document naming requested on the application page.
Include a current resume.
Include a transcript that indicates your cumulative GPA.
Include a double-spaced, typed essay about your career interests and professional goals and why fitness/health is important to the community. (Your essay must be approximately 500 words in length in a 12-point font.)
Include a letter of recommendation. The letter should attest to your involvement in fitness related activities and organizations, and their perception of the student's future contributions to fitness and health as a part of their career.
Include proof of enrollment from your colleges registrars or admission office.
*Please note that in order to complete the application you'll need a google/gmail account as you will need to upload your documents. You can sign up for a free account here. If you don't have one contact us for another method.

$750

*APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED*
Applications Due: June 26, 2026
All applicants will be notified of the final selection by July 10, 2026

Eligibility

The student has, or is planning to have, a declared S.T.E.M (science, technology, engineering, math) related major at an accredited college/university in Kentucky.*
Must be currently enrolled full-time (12 hours) at the undergraduate level OR, for incoming freshman, must have accepted admission with plans of enrolling full time.*
Maintenance of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Must be a member of an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an underrepresented ethnic minority).
Past recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship again, but must complete the application procedure and be selected.

Application Procedure

Complete the online application form and accompanying materials by the application due date. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Please use the document naming requested on the application page.
Include a current resume.
Include a transcript that indicates your cumulative GPA.
Include a double-spaced, typed essay about your career interests and professional goals and why your selected S.T.E.M. field is important to the community. (Your essay must be approximately 500 words in length in a 12-point font.)
Include a letter of recommendation. The letter should attest to your interest or involvement in S.T.E.M., and their perception of the student's future contributions to the S.T.E.M. fields as a part of their career.
Include proof of enrollment from your colleges registrars or admission office.
*Please note that in order to complete the application you'll need a google/gmail account as you will need to upload your documents. You can sign up for a free account here. If you don't have one contact us for another method.

*We reserve the right to request official documentation of proof of enrollment and major prior to dispersing funds.