Ken Bolick Memorial Scholarship
Ken met challenges head on and educated himself to success.
This scholarship honors the memory of Ken Bolick by supporting students from under-served backgrounds who share his strong work ethic and exhibit self-awareness, ability, drive, kindness, and generosity.
Any BIPOC, low-income high school senior who will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are from a rural area and if they are pursuing a degree in business or the arts.
To apply, tell us about any jobs you've worked, any volunteer experience you've had, and the lessons—big and small—that you've learned from mentors in your life. Tell us what you'd like to accomplish and how you'd like to grow as an individual over time, using observations about your life so far.
Tell us about any jobs you've worked, any volunteer experience you've had, and the lessons—big and small—that you've learned from mentors in your life. Tell us what you'd like to accomplish and how you'd like to grow as an individual over time, using observations about your life so far.
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The application deadline is Sep 12, 2026. Winners will be announced on Oct 12, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 12, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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