The Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Education Foundation recently announced it has set a new record for the most money awarded for post-secondary education scholarships in its history. In 2024, the KFB Foundation, in partnership with county Farm Bureaus, awarded 575 Kentucky high school seniors a total of $790,950 in scholarships at both the state and county level, including scholarships for students in Whitley, Knox, Laurel, and Bell counties.
Local students winning scholarships include:
- KFB Education Foundation Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Savannah Hoffman of Knox County and Makayla Mastin and Seth Miller, both of Laurel County
- KFB Education Foundation Proprietary Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Bradley Teague of Whitley County
- Bell County Farm Bureau Ray Reed Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Michaelyn Dye, Kari Hatfield, Sierra Higgins, Olivia Johnson, Baylie Lovett, Alexis Marsee, Hannah Osan, Janet Wilson and Shelby Vaughn
- Knox County Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Isabella Frost and Jacob Smith
- Laurel County Farm Bureau Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Austin Bales, Jordan Gibson, Tyler Hibbard, Riley Lewis, Makayla Mastin, Seth Miller, Avery Sauer and Kaylee Smith
- Whitley County Farm Bureau CTE Scholarship ($1,000 each) – Bradley Teague
“Kentucky Farm Bureau is proud to have awarded millions of dollars in scholarships over the years to help ensure the success of Kentucky’s next generation of leaders,” said Eddie Melton, KFB President.
“Each of the 2024 recipients represent the very best and brightest in their communities. Whether they choose to pursue agriculture education or other studies, we are pleased to continue our commitment to supporting them in their academic pursuits. We look forward to seeing the positive impact these young people will bring to our great commonwealth.”
Statewide scholarships included students attending a Kentucky college or university and pursuing a four-year degree in animal health/veterinary technology or a related field; students attending a Kentucky college or university who come from farm families; students attending a trade school; graduate students pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; students attending a Kentucky college or university and pursuing a four-year degree in horticulture or landscape architecture; and more.
