Post-Secondary/Trade School Scholarship Program
Funding Amount
$2,000 per scholarship, up to 10 scholarships
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Preference given to: Students who plan to major in business and/or real estate related field of study or attend a trade school
Other requirements
- Must be a high school senior graduating in the 2026 academic school year
- Must reside in the Association's 38-county jurisdiction
- Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution or trade school program in Kentucky
- Must complete an essay (approximately 300 words) on the importance of homeownership and value of owning a home
Overview
Scholarships for high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education or trade school programs in Kentucky. The program awards up to 10 scholarships at $2,000 each.
Geographic Scope: All students in the Association's 38-county jurisdiction in Kentucky
Focus Areas: Post-secondary education and trade school programs in Kentucky
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a high school senior graduating in the 2026 academic school year
- Must reside in the Association's 38-county jurisdiction
- Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution or trade school program in Kentucky
- Must complete an essay (approximately 300 words) on the importance of homeownership and value of owning a home
- Preference given to: Students who plan to major in business and/or real estate related field of study or attend a trade school
Selection Timeline
- Application deadline: February 15, 2027
- Applications open: 4th quarter of 2026
- Selection committee makes selections in March
- Notifications to schools/guidance counselors by April 15
- Association requests photo/video of presentation
Note: Scholarships are limited to 10 total and deadline will not be extended.
Contact Information:
- Hunt Cooper, Communications Director
- Email: hunt@bluegrassrealtors.com
- Phone: 859.276.3503
How to Apply
Application Process
- Complete scholarship application form
- Write an essay (approximately 300 words) addressing: What is the importance of homeownership/value of owning a home?
- Submit application by deadline: February 15, 2027
- Selection committee will make selections in March
- Winners will be notified through schools/guidance counselors by April 15
Required Materials:
- Completed application form
- Essay (approximately 300 words) on homeownership importance
- Proof of high school senior status and graduation year (2026)
- Proof of residence in 38-county jurisdiction
- Statement of intention to attend post-secondary or trade school in Kentucky
Selection: Committee preference given to students planning business/real estate majors or trade school programs
What Realtor Community Housing Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
Realtor Community Housing Foundation Inc reported $21K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $11K
- Median grant
- $11K
- By dollars: Kentucky 100%. Top recipient cities: Lexington, KY.
Example grants
Habitat for Humanity · Lexington, KY
To assist with homes built for qualifying families
$11K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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