King's Daughters Scholarships

Scholarship Sponsored by King's Daughters

2026 College Scholarship Opportunities — summary and requirements

Apply: https://kingsdaughters.submittable.com/submit/345150/health-foundation-scholarships-2026
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2026.

1) Stewart Health Foundation Scholarship
- Award amount: $2,000 per year (renewable for up to four years if requirements are met).
- Use: Funds must be applied toward tuition, room and board, books and lab fees.
- Payment: $1,000 sent directly to the recipient’s chosen college at the start of each semester.
- Renewal conditions: Recipient must carry at least 12 credit hours each semester, maintain a minimum 2.50 GPA, and provide the Health Foundation with an official transcript at the end of every semester to receive the next disbursement.
- Number of awards: One scholarship is granted annually.

Eligibility (Stewart)
- Residency: Must reside in one of the following counties at the time of application and award (children of full‑time UK King’s Daughters team members are exempt from the residency rule):
- Kentucky: Boyd, Carter, Greenup, Lawrence
- Ohio: Lawrence, Scioto
- West Virginia: Wayne
- School status: High school senior.
- Field of study: Intending to enroll or already enrolling in a healthcare career program at an eligible institution in Kentucky, Ohio, or West Virginia.
- Academic requirements:
- Minimum 2.50 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale (or successful GED), and
- ACT score of 15 or higher OR SAT score of 700 or higher.
- Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need for educational expenses.

2) Boyd County Medical Society Scholarship
- Award amount: $1,500 (one-year award; non‑renewable).
- Use: Covers first-year tuition, room and board, books and lab fees.
- Payment: $750 will be sent to the student’s chosen school at the start of each semester.
- Ongoing requirements: Recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and submit a transcript to the Health Foundation at the end of each semester to receive the next payment.
- Number of awards: Four scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded.

Eligibility (Boyd County Medical Society)
- Eligible schools: Applicant must be a senior at one of the following high schools:
- Boyd County High School
- Fairview High School
- Greenup County High School
- Paul G. Blazer High School
- Raceland High School
- Russell High School
- Relationship restrictions: Applicant cannot be the son or daughter of a current member of any of the following:
- Boyd County Medical Society
- UK King’s Daughters Board of Directors
- King’s Daughters Health Foundation Board of Directors
- Academic requirements:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in high school (4.0 scale),
- ACT score of 20 or higher OR SAT score of 900 or higher.
- Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need for educational expenses.

3) Edna & Mildred Monk Memorial Nursing Scholarship
- Award amount: $1,250 (one-year award; non‑renewable).
- Use: Payment intended for first-year tuition, room and board, books and lab fees.
- Payment: $625 will be sent to the recipient’s chosen school at the start of each semester.
- Number of awards: Five scholarships will be granted.

Eligibility (Monk Nursing Scholarship)
- Prerequisite: Applicant must be a child or grandchild of a UK King’s Daughters team member who is in good standing at the time of application and award.
- School status: High school senior.
- Field of study: Planning to enroll in a nursing program at an accredited educational provider in Kentucky, Ohio, or West Virginia.
- Academic requirements:
- Minimum 2.50 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale (or successful GED),
- ACT score of 15 or higher OR SAT score of 700 or higher.
- Financial need: Applicants must show financial need to cover educational expenses.

How to apply
- Complete and submit your application at: https://kingsdaughters.submittable.com/submit/345150/health-foundation-scholarships-2026
- Application deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026.

Note: Each scholarship program requires submission of semester transcripts to receive subsequent semester payments when applicable. If you have questions about eligibility or documentation, contact the King’s Daughters Health Foundation before applying.