Central Kentucky Community Foundation Scholarships

The following is a list of scholarships for 2025 CKCF Scholarship Central. You may register at any time, but Scholarship Central opens for applications January 1 each year.

• All scholarship applications in Scholarship Central require the following documentation:
• Official transcript - provided by academic counselor
• ACT and/or SAT scores - provided by academic counselor
• FAFSA Submission Summary

Scholarship Central accepts applications from January 1 March 1 each year. These applications are for scholarships to be used during the upcoming academic year, beginning with the fall semester and concluding the following summer term.

Some scholarships require additional documentation, which is listed on each application. Scholarship applicants must meet specific criteria for each scholarship. Award amounts and the number of awards are estimates and are subject to change from year to year.

Available Scholarships

2026 Andrew Kyle Mykytiuk Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a male, graduating high school senior who is an active participant with Hardin County Lacrosse for a least one year
• He must be pursuing a technical or academic course of study and demonstrate a desire to achieve his educational goals
• Cumulative 2.75 GPA

2026 Ann Ewing Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a Nelson County High School or Bethlehem High School graduating senior
• Completed at least four years of advanced math courses to include accelerated Algebra II, geometry, precalculus and AP Calculus
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA

2026 Audrey Shoulders Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a Central Hardin High School graduating senior
• A current member of FFA or the CHHS Archery Team
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA

Additional documentation requirements:

• An essay describing the impact on your personal growth and development from your involvement with either FFA or the Archery team

2026 Bardstown Rotary Scholarships

• The applicant must be a graduating senior from Bardstown High School, Bethlehem High School, Nelson County High School or Thomas Nelson High School
• ACT score of 20 or higher
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA

2026 BCD, Inc and J. Michael Salsman, PE Construction Scholarship

• The applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in Nelson County
• Plan to pursue a career in the construction or engineering-related field
• Priority to applicants who are family members of BCD employees, customers, subcontractors, or suppliers
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA

2026 Becca Bohannon Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a female graduating senior from Breckinridge, Grayson, Hardin, LaRue, Meade or Nelson County
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA
• Additional documentation requirements:
• An essay describing how service to others has been an important part of your growth and development

2026 Bob Brown Family Scholarship

• The applicant must be a graduating senior for Hardin County
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher
• Demonstrates a desire and financial need to achieve their educational goals

2026 Bowman Family Swimming Scholarship

• The applicant must be a graduating high school senior in Hardin County
• Must be a current, active swimmer with a high school swim team
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA

2026 Brent Wagoner Excellence in Education Scholarship

• The applicant must be a Central Hardin High School graduating senior
• Must have attended East Hardin Middle School
• Demonstrate extra-curricular involvement
• Cumulative 2.5 GPA

Additional documentation requirements:

• Letter of recommendation from a non-family member who knows you well
• A list of all extra-curricular activities

2026 Brianna Taylor Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in Hardin County.
• A female varsity athlete
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA

Additional documentation requirements:

• A list of all athletic involvement
• A list of all extra-curricular activities
• Letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or sponsor

2026 Brice Taylor Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in Hardin County.
• A male varsity athlete
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA

Additional documentation requirements:

• A list of all athletic involvement
• A list of all extra-curricular activities
• Letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or sponsor

2026 Carol Johnson Literacy Memorial Scholarship

• The applicant must be a graduating senior from Bardstown High School
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Plans to pursue a career in education