Funding Amount

$10,000 total ($1,000 per recipient)

Deadline

Expected ~March

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
March 1, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

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Eligible organizations

  • Applicant Type: Sons or daughters of current or lifetime members of the Kentucky High School Coaches Association
  • Grade Level: Graduating high school seniors
  • Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in 17 high school core classes through first semester of senior year

Other requirements

  • Field of Study: Must be interested in majoring in education
  • Academic Requirements
  • 22 or better on ACT, OR 900 or better on SAT

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Ineligibility: Applicants who receive a full-time academic/athletic scholarship as a college freshman are not eligible
  • Not eligible: Note: Senior Supplemental Year Students are not eligible

Overview

Geographic Scope: Kentucky

Focus Areas: Education majors

Eligibility

  • Applicant Type: Sons or daughters of current or lifetime members of the Kentucky High School Coaches Association
  • Grade Level: Graduating high school seniors
  • Field of Study: Must be interested in majoring in education
  • Academic Requirements:
    • Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in 17 high school core classes through first semester of senior year
    • 22 or better on ACT, OR 900 or better on SAT
  • Ineligibility: Applicants who receive a full-time academic/athletic scholarship as a college freshman are not eligible
  • Note: Senior Supplemental Year Students are not eligible

Award Details

  • Total Funding: $10,000 annually
  • Number of Awards: 10 scholarships (5 for boys, 5 for girls)
  • Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship to each recipient for the freshman year
  • Renewal: Scholarships are non-renewable
  • Disbursement: Sent directly to each recipient

Contact Information

  • Email: jmarksberry@khsca.net
  • Phone: 1-859-322-6168
  • Mailing Address: Jeff Marksberry, KHSCA Scholarship Application, 2246 Fedders Court, Covington, KY 41017

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: March 1st (annual)

Required Materials:
Applicants must submit 4 copies PLUS the original of ALL the following items:

  1. Academic Documents
    • High school transcript or senior year first-semester report card
    • Copy of ACT/SAT scores
  2. Supporting Documents
    • List of extra-curricular activities
    • Letters of recommendation (2 required):
    • One from the high school principal or counselor
    • One from a teacher
    • Photo (photocopy acceptable)
    • Photocopy of parent(s) KHSCA membership card
  3. Essay (200 words)
    • Explain your reasons for choosing the field of education, OR
    • Describe the person who has influenced you the most to further your education

Submission Instructions

  1. Print and complete the official KHSCA Scholarship Application Form
  2. Gather all required materials (4 copies + original of each item listed above)
  3. Mail completed application packet to:
    • Jeff Marksberry
    • KHSCA Scholarship Application
    • 2246 Fedders Court
    • Covington, KY 41017

Important: Ensure all required items are included with your application.

What Kentucky High School Coaches Charity Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$18K
Median grant
$18K
  • By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Lexington, KY.

Example grants

  • Kentucky High School Athletic Assoc · Lexington, KY

    Operations

    $18K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Teachers

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