Several area students are among 601 high school seniors across Kentucky who have been awarded post-secondary scholarships from the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation, in partnership with county Farm Bureaus.
Officials reported that over $810,000 in scholarships was awarded this year—the highest total in the program’s history for both state and county scholarships. They noted that, since the program began in 1953, more than $3.9 million in scholarships have been awarded overall.
In Hopkins County, Hope Calhoun and Kaitlyn Gray, as well as Adelyn Boswell in Webster County, were each awarded a $1,000 Kentucky Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship, while Hopkins County’s Hadlee Patterson received a $1,000 Kentucky Farm Bureau Federal Education Foundation CTE scholarship.
Additionally, Maddie Reynolds received a $4,000 scholarship from the Hopkins County Farm Bureau, and Hope Calhoun, Elizabeth Cavanaugh, Kaitlyn Gray, Lori Lovvorn, and Avery Rudd each received a $2,000 scholarship.
In a written statement, Kentucky Farm Bureau President Eddie Melton said supporting young people is an investment in Kentucky’s future. He shared that they are proud to recognize these outstanding students who are putting in the work now and are on their way to becoming tomorrow’s leaders. Melton added that whether these students pursue careers in agriculture or other fields, Kentucky Farm Bureau is honored to support them as they move forward in their academic journeys.
According to Kentucky Farm Bureau officials, statewide scholarships were given to students attending a Kentucky college or university who are pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field, as well as those working toward a four-year degree in animal health, veterinary technology, or similar areas. Scholarships were also awarded to students from farm families and others meeting specific criteria. Officials noted that a total of 110 Farm Bureaus provided scholarships to local students.
