Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation, Inc. began in 1996 as a non-profit organization seeking to make a difference in students’ lives and in our local community’s future. Our goal is to identify, through a competitive application and interview process, Fayette County students whose past, present or future includes agricultural activities. Whom of which are likely to make an impact upon our present and future Bluegrass Area. We provide scholarship support to selected individuals for a maximum of four consecutive semesters of full-time vocational/technical institutional studies. Scholarship Applications are below:
You could be the recipient of a $20,000 scholarship! Fayette County Farm Bureau is offering a $20,000 scholarship, $5,000 per year toward a 4 year undergraduate degree. You must be a resident and attend school in Fayette County, a current high school senior, an unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, and have a combined verbal and math SAT scores 1000 or higher or a composite ACT score of 24 or higher. You must be a member of Fayette County Farm Bureau, however if you are not already a member you may join at anytime before the application deadline for $35.00. CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Please see above for our Scholarship Applications.
A 2 year Community/ Technical scholarship is also offered by Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation. Up to $10,000 can be granted to a student pursuing a 2 year Vo-Tech degree or certificate. Open to anyone 18 years and older. Must be a resident of Fayette County. You must be a member of Fayette County Farm Bureau, however if you are not already a member you may join at anytime before the application deadline for $35.00. CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Please see below for our Scholarship Application.
Click here for 2 Year Application 2024
Click here for 4 Year Application 2024
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Previous Scholarship Recipients
Caroline Groth 2023
Carrie Wagner 2023
Hillary Thompson 2023
John Huff 2023
Rosalie Huff 2023
Sam Crump 2023 Vo-Tech
Elaina Wise is that daughter of Michael and Leslie Wise of Lexington. She attends Henry Clay High School and Opportunity Middle College. She has been an active member of Beta Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and was the viola section leader for the Fiddle Club. She was the Junior Varsity Team Captain of the Henry Clay Varsity Softball Team and is the 1st base and pitching coach of Lou Softball. Elaina is active at Southland Christian Church, and she has attended mission trips with Athens Christian Church. She is an employee of Peyton’s Plant Farm and Tot’s Landing Daycare. Elaina plans to attend the University of Louisville majoring in Nursing with hopes of becoming a pediatric nurse. Elaina is the recipient a $10,000 Scholarship.
Bailey Jorgensen is the daughter of Paul Jorgensen of Lexington. She attends Lafayette High School and Locust Trace Agriscience Center. Bailey has been very active in FFA serving as Chapter Safety Officer and Vice President of Growing Leaders. She has also been a member of the Environmental Club, Outdoors Club, and Principals Ultimate Panel. Bailey has participated in the Locust Trace Veterinary Science CDE Team and Show Team. She currently works part time at Village Animal Hospital. Bailey plans to attend Murray State University majoring in Veterinary Technology with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian. Bailey is the recipient of the James W. Barton Memorial $20,000 Scholarship.
Charles Cochran is the son of Howard and Michelle Cochran of Lexington. He attends Mars Hill Academy Cooperative. He has been a Team Captain of First Tech Challenge Robotics Team, Senior Leader of Mars Hill Leadership Team, Team Captain of Logic Debate Team, as well as a member of the Shakespeare Drama Club. Charles is a member of the Worship Team at Trinity Christian Fellowship Church, a mentor on the Ultimate Frisbee Traveling Team, and is a volunteer at Baptist Health Hospital. Charles also attended the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program. He works part-time at Badger Technologies. Charles plans to attend the University of Kentucky majoring in Computer Science with the hopes of becoming a software engineer. Charles is the recipient of a $10,000 Scholarship.
James Grant is the son of John and Ann Grant of Lexington. He attends Bryan Station High School. James has served as Drum Major in Band, President of Beta Club, Team Captain of Academic and Swim Teams, as well as Treasurer of Spanish Honor Society. He has also been involved in the Bryan Station National Honor Society. He serves as a board member for League of Women Voters, is a volunteer at Baptist Health Hospital, and is on the Kentucky Aquatics Swim Team. James plans to attend Emory University majoring in Biology and Spanish with a minor in American Studies with hopes of becoming a physician. James is the recipient of the $5,000 Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation/ Burley Tobacco Growers Scholarship.
Lily Crouch is the daughter of Charlie and Jill Crouch of Lexington. She attends Henry Clay high school and Locust Trace Agriscience Center. Lily has been very active in FFA serving as the Ag Literacy Chair, Recruitment Chair and Reporter. She also has served on the United States Eventing Association, Veterinary Career Development Event, Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team and many others. She has interned with the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and worked part-time for Chesapeake Farm. Lily plans to attend the University of Kentucky majoring in Equine Science/ Management and Education with a minor in Animal Science with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian. Lily is the recipient a $10,000 Scholarship.
Lily Crouch 2021
Madelyn Groth is the daughter of Jason and Cara Groth of Lexington. She attends Lafayette high school and is in the SCAPA program. Madelyn grew up on a farm where she and her siblings raise and show sheep. She has been a member of the Beta club, National Honors Society, Student Council and Community Outreach Representative for the STEM Scholars. She has also been active in 4-H, Bluegrass Youth Ballet and First Alliance Church. Madelyn plans to attend Western Kentucky University and major in Dance and Nutrition with the hopes of becoming a nutritionist for athletes, specifically dancers. Madelyn is the recipient of the $5,000 Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation/ Burley Tobacco Growers Scholarship.
Madelyn Groth 2021
Kennedy Little is the daughter of Vaughn and Stacy Little of Lexington. Kennedy attends Bryan Station high school and Locust Trace Agriscience Center. Kennedy has been very active in FFA serving as President, Vice President, Community relations Chair, Leadership Chair, Ag Issues Team and Ag Sales Team. She also served on the Bluegrass Regional FFA as President. Kennedy has been involved in the Bryan Station National Honor Society, Beta Club, College Achiever Program, Lexington Sister Cities Japanese Foreign Exchange Program, Pearl Girls School Leadership and academic organization, Anti-Teen Hunger with YMCA Black Achievers, Bryan Station Green & Gold Divas Dance Team, and Jr. MANRRS. She was a participate in the Distinguished Young Women for Fayette County. Kennedy plans to attend Centre College majoring in Animal Science with a minor in Environmental Sustainability with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian. Kennedy is the recipient of a $20,000 Scholarship.
Kennedy Little 2021
Sophia Roberts is the daughter of Darin and Misha Roberts of Lexington. She attends Henry Clay high school and Opportunity Middle College. She has been very active in student council, holding various positions and helping to plan and host various events. She has also been the Director of the Summit Christian Academy Theater Club, Choir, Servants Heart Club, Art Club, Volleyball, Prom Planning Committee, Senior Trip Planning Committee, Yearbook Club and served on the Jr. National Honor Society. Sophia plans to attend The University of the Cumberlands majoring in Middle School Education with a minor in Art with the hopes of becoming a middle school teacher. Sophia is the recipient of a $10,000 Scholarship.
Sophia Roberts 2021
Anastasia Saunders is the daughter of Chris and Patty Saunders of Lexington. She attends Tates Creek high school and Locust Trace Agriscience Center. Ana has been very active in FFA serving as Secretary, Leadership Chair, and Citizen Secretary. She has also been a member of the Tates Creek Swim Team, National Honor Society, Beta Club and Lexington Dolphins Swim Team. She has participated in the Locust Trace Veterinary Science CDE Team, Parliamentary Procedure Team, Impromptu Speaking Contest, and Ag Issues CDE. She has worked part-time at Bi-water Farm and served as a lifeguard and swim coach. Ana Plans to attend the University of Kentucky and major in Agriculture Education and Animal Science with the hopes of becoming an agriculture teacher. Ana is the recipient of a $10,000 Scholarship.
Anastasia Saunders 2021
Reka Gal 2020
Brendley Nathaniel 2020
Annika Weaver 2020
Catie Wharton 2020
Aubrey Dawson 2019
Christina Mammen 2019
Grant Walles 2019
Seth Felts 2018
Zsombor Gal 2018
Benjamin Willmoth 2018
Andrew Barton 2017
Ellis Brown 2017
Katharine Carling 2017
Allison Shell 2017
Anne Waits 2017
Keriann Ferguson 2016
Connor Krolak 2016
Ryan Power 2016
Brett Barton 2015
Aaron Clark 2015
David Ehlert 2015
Rachel Hart 2015
Ashley Hardee 2014
Coleman Stivers 2014
Madison Copher 2013
Lauren Guilfoil 2013
Danielle Milbern 2013
Ester Vasilyuk 2012
Kristian Little 2012
Jessica Barnes 2011
Taryn Bunch 2010
Graham Tucker 2010
Alex Wade 2010
Amanda Conley 2009
Haylie Canham 2008
Sabrina Hounshell 2007
Michelle Tucker 2006
Brian Conlon 2005
Robert Downing 2004
Jessica Garrett 2004
Sarah Conley 2003
Erin Lynch 2003
Kristen Buckel 2002
Karen Hancock 2002
Annie Laurie Ormsbee 2001
Peyton Sands 2000
Kessler McCoy-Simandle
Sarah Kelley 2000
Emma Witt 2000
Ericka Harney 1999
Elisha Reed 1998
Jessica Wofford 1998
Samantha Currens 1997
Ryan Conboy 1996
Mary Grace Giles 1996
Jason Groth 1995
Catherine White 1995
Carrie Lynch 1994