Bath County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Lexie Craig and Cameron Vincent, both seniors at Bath County High School, are the recipients of 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.
Lexie Craig was awarded a $4,000 “Sam Moore Scholarship” from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation and a $1,500 scholarship from Bath County Farm Bureau. Craig plans to attend Morehead State University followed by Auburn University to obtain a degree in veterinary medicine. Craig is the daughter of Jimmy and Micah Craig of Owingsville, KY.
Cameron Vincent was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from Bath County Farm Bureau. He plans to attend the University of Louisville to pursue a degree in engineering. Vincent is the son of Bruce and Melissa Vincent of Owingsville, KY.
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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