Women Leading Kentucky
Undergraduate Scholarships
Each year Women Leading Kentucky identifies 8-10 undergraduate students in Kentucky colleges/universities for a one-time scholarship award of $1,000-$1,500 based upon their leadership abilities. These awards are presented in the spring at a reception for the selected students and their family members along with the Women Leading Kentucky Board of Directors, sponsors and scholarship contributors.
Criteria for selection of undergraduate students:
- Freshman, Sophomore or Junior enrolled FT in Kentucky college/university;·
- GPA of 3.0 or better;
- Complete online application from WLK website (once submitted from WLK website there is no need to email as well)
- Copy of transcript required; does not have to be official transcript.
- 300-word essay that addresses the applicant’s leadership on campus and in her community, as well as her goals for the future.
Graduating High School Senior Scholarship
A special Carrie S. Shumate Legacy Scholarship of $1000, established in 2007 to recognize Mrs. Shumate’s contributions to Kentucky, is awarded to a graduating high school senior in KY who has applied to an in-state or out-of-state college or university.
Criteria for selection:
- GPA of 3.0 or better;
- Complete online application from WLK website (once submitted from WLK website there is no need to email as well)
- Copy of transcript required; does not have to be official transcript.
- 300-word essay that addresses the applicant’s leadership on campus and in her community, as well as her goals for the future.
ALL INFORMATION CAN BE MAILED OR EMAILED TO:
Women Leading Kentucky
P.O. Box 961
Lexington, KY 40588
sonia@womenleadingky.com
Corporate Scholarship Sponsors:
Central Baptist Hospital • AT&T • KEMI • Shumate Family Foundation • UK Healthcare
