Nola Cook Scholarship

Nola Cook Scholarship

$750

Applications Due: June 27, 2025

All applicants will be notified of the final selection by July 11, 2025

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 freshmen, 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 descent, 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.
• 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.