Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. accepts applications each spring for our annual Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship. There are $1000 scholarships available, one in each of the ten counties.
Our CSBG Scholarship helps provide training or retraining required for the local job market. The CSBG Scholarship is open to income-eligible individuals wanting to return to school or continue their education. Scholarship benefits can be applied to fees, tuition, or textbooks at a college/university, vocational/technical school, or trade/professional program.
Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Barren Co office is proud to present the 2024 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Barren County scholarships to:
Kesha Collins is a non-traditional student and plans to attend South Central Kentucky Community & Technical College. She will be pursuing a degree in Automotive Technology. Kesha spoke of her dad being a mechanic before he passed and thought this would be a good way to honor him. She also stated she would like to build a business that she could hand over to her kids and nephews she is raising. Kesha works at a local daycare & will continue to work while attending classes.
Jamison Pippin is a graduating Senior from Caverna High School and plans on attending Lindsey Wilson College. He will be pursuing a degree in business administration. Jamison graduated 9th in his class. He also received an academic scholarship and was a Governor’s Scholar recipient in 2023. Jamison is the oldest of three kids. So, he is definitely leading the way for his younger siblings. His mom worked as a LIHEAP Aide in the Barren County office. She is now employed by a local non-profit full time.
Lydia Wilcox of Butler County has been awarded a $1000 scholarship from Community Action of Southern Kentucky. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, Lydia. Community Action is proud of your achievements and can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish in the future!
Requirements
Applicants must live in the Barren River Area Development District (Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, or Warren county), have a high school diploma or equivalent, show proof of household income within federal poverty guidelines, and complete an application form.
For more information contact your local Community Services Office.