W.O. Davis Memorial Fund

At Blue Grass Community Foundation

How do I qualify for this scholarship?

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors attending Woodford County High School who demonstrate significant financial need and have a cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.

How do I apply?

Complete this application and return with attachments to:
W.O. Davis Memorial Scholarship

Blue Grass Community Foundation

499 East High Street, Suite 112

Lexington, KY 40507

Applications must be postmarked by March 15th

Student Checklist

Have you included?

Complete 5-Page SAR (Student Aid Report)*

Transcript of grades

ACT or SAT scores

One page essay:

  • Part A:Discuss how this scholarship will ease the financial burden of pursuing a degree in higher education.
  • Part B: Discuss in detail your future educational and career goals.

*A Student Aid Report (SAR) is a document students receive after their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is processed. FAFSA forms may be filled out online. To learn more about the FAFSA and the SAR go to .

Incomplete applications will not be considered

Applicants will be notified by mid-May. Awards will be paid to recipients’ colleges in July after recipients send proof of enrollment in college to Blue Grass Community Foundation.

Questions? Contact Kassie Branham, Director of Grants & Scholarships

859-225-3343 or

W.O. Davis Memorial Scholarship Application

Name: ______

First Middle Last

Home Phone:______Email:______

Home Address: ______

Street Address

______City State Zip

High School Name & Address:______

Scheduled Graduation Date:______Class Rank: ______of:______

Cumulative Grade Point Average:______Last Semester Grade Point Average:______

Highest Composite ACT Score:______Highest Composite SAT Score:______

*Estimated Family Contribution (EFC):______

College Attending in the Fall:______

College major:______

I certify that the information on this application is correct. I give Blue Grass Community Foundation Scholarship Committee my permission to review my academic records and financial information. If I am awarded a scholarship, I agree to allow my name to appear in news releases and other publications announcing the award.

______

Student signatureDate

*The Estimated Family Contribution is located on Page 1 of the Federal Student Aid Report (FAFSA)/Student Air Report (SAR).

Attach:

Complete 5-Page SAR (Student Aid Report)

Transcript of grades

ACT or SAT scores

One page essay:

  • Part A: Discuss how this scholarship will ease the financial burden of pursuing a degree in high education.
  • Part B: Discuss in detail your future educational and career goals.