Dunaway Scholarship Fund


Description:

The Dunaway Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 by Samuel M. Dunaway to provide educational grants to graduating seniors from any high school located in Breckenridge, Butler, Edmonson, Grayson, Hancock and Ohio counties in Kentucky. This scholarship is based on financial need and recipients will be selected on their determination and ability to successfully complete the degree and/or education program he/she is enrolled in. In the event of a tie among equally qualified applicants, preference will be given to children of current employees or retirees, with at least two years of employment , at the following companies: Dunaway Timber Company, Hy-Price Lumber Inc., Miller Sawmill, Hopkins Hardwoods Inc., A&E Machine Shop, and Fordsville Forest Products.

Grants may be used at any college, university, community college, trade school or any other type of post-secondary educational institution in the United States. The annual scholarship amount will equal full tuition at the institution selected by the recipient, up to a maximum of $6,000.00 per year. The scholarship will be renewable for the selected institution's normally expected term of study, up to a maximum of four years (two semesters per year), as long as the recipient maintains full-time status with a cumulative 3.0 GPA, and in good academic standing.



Eligibility:

Graduating high school senior
Resident of Breckenridge, Edmonson, Grayson, Hancock, and Ohio counties in Kentucky
Demonstrate financial need
Determination and ability to successfully complete his/her selected educational program




Award Amount:

Up to $6,000.00


Deadline:

March 15


Contact:

Grade Point Average:

3.0+


School Type:

College or University


, Community College


, Vocational or trade school


Download the Application (pdf):

For more information,
contact:
Meredith Zahirovic
Community Leadership
Associate

Send email

502.855.6971