Kenny Veale Memorial Scholarship
Annual scholarship established by Carolyn Veale.
Eligibility Criteria
Pike County residents who are graduating seniors of Pike Central High School pursuing post-secondary education. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in the automotive field. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale), and be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education the fall after high school graduation.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on financial need, supplemental documents, and other sections of the application.
Supplemental Requirements
Essay (two typewritten, double-spaced pages) describing applicant’s involvement in school, his/her favorite teacher, area of study, volunteer involvement, and financial need.
Two letters of recommendation – one from a Pike Central High School teacher and the other from an individual who is unrelated to the applicant and who is not a Community Foundation board member.
Official grade transcript.
Award Amount
$1,530
Application Deadline
January 19, 2026 at Midnight
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