Campbell County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Campbell County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

 

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Six Campbell County high school students received college scholarships from Kentucky Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $465,400 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.

Deborah Myers of Sonlight Ridge Homeschool Academy was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Campbell County Farm Bureau. After graduating from high school, Myers plans to attend the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in agricultural economics. She is the daughter of Steve and Cheryl Myers of California, KY.

Hanna Baehner of Dixie Heights High School received a $1,000 scholarship from Campbell County Farm Bureau. Baehner will attend the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in kinesiology. She is the daughter of Rod and Sara Baehner of Villa Hills, KY.

Hannah Tucker of Newport Central Catholic received a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. Tucker plans to attend Northern Kentucky University to pursue a degree in nursing. She is the daughter of Lisa L. Tucker of Cold Spring, KY.

Kelly Cropenbaker of Campbell County High School was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Campbell County Farm Bureau. Cropenbaker plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College to pursue a degree in agricultural communications. She is the daughter of Edwin and Michele Cropenbaker of California, KY.

Dustin Gosney of Campbell County High School received a $1,000 scholarship from Campbell County Farm Bureau. Gosney will attend Eastern Kentucky University to earn a degree in aviation. He is the son of Jeremy and Shelly Gosney of Butler, KY.

Lydia Kramer of Campbell County High School received a $1,000 scholarship from Campbell County Farm Bureau and will attend the University of Louisville to pursue a degree in bioengineering. She is the daughter of Terry and Joyce Kramer.

Farm Bureau scholarships, offered annually, are awarded to recipients who display the greatest levels of academic excellence, involvement in extracurricular activities, leadership abilities and financial need.

 

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