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Camps (Summer Sessions)
Healthcare Focus
University of Kentucky College of Medicine PEPP Scholars
PEPP Scholars is a summer academic enrichment program that exposes high school graduates to the field of medicine in the hope of solidifying their commitment to the career path. The one-week program affords young scholars the chance to observe, network, and volunteer within the health care setting.
*Apply as a high school senior, the program is for rising college freshmen*
**The camps continue further into your academic career providing camps for rising college sophomores and juniors**
Arts Focus
Foster Music Camp
Offers multiple different camps focusing on a different area of the arts including vocals, piano, and band. This camp is residential or commuter style and is located on Eastern Kentucky University's campus.
**Available to rising high school freshman, sophmores, juniors, and seniors. the program is also available to rising college freshman**
STEM/Research Focus
Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program (Undergraduate)
*Apply as a senior, for rising college freshman*
The Markey Cancer Center’s Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) Program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school and undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Kentucky the opportunity to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach and education experiences that will enrich their interest in pursuing a biomedical career with a focus on cancer-related careers.
*The undergraduate program is limited to the University of Kentucky*
** As a UK Student, you can apply later in your college career, as a rising college sophomore or junior**
Leadership Focus
Camp Nathanael - Resident Camp
Camp Nathanael’s Resident Camp in Emmalena, KY offers a week of faith, fun, and adventure for grades 1–12. Campers enjoy daily Bible lessons, swimming, horseback riding, team games, and classic traditions like campfires and Hilltop chapel. High schoolers get bonus activities like banquets, sports tournaments, and escape rooms—all in a Christ-centered, memory-making environment.
**Available to 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders**
Scholarships
Anonymous Hope
Anonymous Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunity for students in Kentucky to further their education after high school. The scholarships awarded by Anonymous Hope can be renewed each year based on their tier system and your community service involvement. Their goal is to help awardees stay in college, rewarding progress toward your degree with additional financial support.
Mission of Hope
In 2009, the Mission of Hope began awarding scholarships at each of the 13 high schools in the Rural Appalachian areas where we serve. Students who receive these scholarships may pursue an education at a 2-year, 4-year, trade or vocational school.
Leslie County Education Fund
Please reach out to Molly Sizemore for scholarship specifics!
Profession Specific Scholarships
Kay Campell Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to honor the memory and legacy of Kay Campbell. Kay was a nurse practitioner who was dedicated to the field of nursing and nursing practice. Kay lost her battle with cancer, but she continued to practice and serve patients at a Grace Health clinic in Wooten in Leslie County while fighting her battle.
**Priority is given to students pursuing a career in nursing. If no applicants are future nursing students, applicants who are pursuing a career in the healthcare field will be considered**
Buisiness Specific Scholarships
Cumberland Valley Electric
Contact the Leslie County High School Guidance Counselor for more information on the scholarship and its qualifications.
Leslie County Farm Bureau
Contact the Leslie County Farm Bureau for more information on the scholarship and its qualifications.
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Hazard Community and Technical College Specific
HCTC Promise Scholarship
The HCTC Promise scholarship is a "last dollar in" program, meaning it kicks in after all other financial aid you receive (like Pell Grants, CAP, KEES, Work-Ready Scholarship, other grants, and third-party scholarships) has been applied. It's designed to cover the remaining balance of your first year's costs at HCTC, ensuring you pay zero tuition.
F. Brashear Education Fund
Any Community College within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa has more university partners than the University of Kentucky, which can be found by clicking the button to the right.
Phi Theta Kappa members are eligible to compete for a limited number of two-year renewable awards which provide full tuition for Kentucky residents, or the difference between resident and non-resident tuition rates for non-residents (approximately $15,000). Applicant must be a PTK member in good standing and be pursuing a first bachelor's degree.
*This scholarship is specifically limited to the University of Kentucky*
**Must apply using scholarship universe**
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