Scholarships
Three tracks. One application.
Choose the track that matches where you are right now. One form covers all three, and our review team will make sure your application lands in the right place.
Track 01 · Honoring a legacy of care.
Precious Leshay Johnson Nursing Scholarship
Created in memory of Precious Leshay Johnson, this scholarship supports mothers who are building a nursing career while carrying the responsibilities of home. We believe parenting and purpose can grow together — and that a scholar should never have to choose between the two.
Who it's for
- Identify as a mother and be actively raising a child
- Be enrolled in (or accepted to) an accredited nursing program
- Be pursuing an LPN, ADN, BSN, or higher nursing credential
- Live in Kentucky or attend a Kentucky institution
What to prepare
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance
- A 200-word essay on your journey and goals
- Completed online application
“Our mission is to honor the legacy of Precious Leshay Johnson by supporting aspiring nurses who are balancing motherhood and education.”
From our founding mission
Track 02 · Dignity in every craft.
Impact Trade & Workforce Scholarship
Not every path to a strong future runs through a four-year campus. This scholarship backs students learning a trade — the welders, electricians, cosmetologists, phlebotomists, and technicians whose skills hold our communities together.
Who it's for
- Be enrolled in an accredited trade, technical, or certification program
- Program length of one year or longer, or a recognized credential track
- Demonstrate financial need
- Live in Kentucky or attend a Kentucky institution
What to prepare
- Proof of enrollment in your program
- A 200-word essay on the trade you are building
- Completed online application
Track 03 · For the finish line.
Tracy Wheeler Undergraduate Scholarship
Named for Tracy Wheeler, this award supports students in the final stretch of their first undergraduate degree — the years when momentum, not just tuition, decides who graduates. We celebrate academic excellence and ambition.
Who it's for
- Be classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
- Be pursuing your first bachelor's degree
- Live in Kentucky or attend a Kentucky institution
What to prepare
- Current official or unofficial transcript
- Your fall class schedule
- A 200-word essay on your goals
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Choose your track
Pick nursing, trade, or undergraduate. Not sure? Choose the closest one — we will route you.
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Tell us your story
A short essay, your school and program details, and one document such as a transcript or enrollment letter.
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We follow up
Applications are reviewed each cycle before the Derby Brunch. Every applicant hears back from us.
The application takes about fifteen minutes.
You can save your essay elsewhere and paste it in. Documents are stored privately and only seen by our review team.
Start your application