Bullitt County Students Awarded Farm Bureau Scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Three Bullitt County high school seniors 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.
Maranda Barker of North Bullitt High School was awarded a $2,000 “Bullitt County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Scholarship,” a $2,000 “Bullitt County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Scholarship” and a $1,000 scholarship from Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation. After graduating from high school, Barker plans to attend Murray State University to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine. She is the daughter of Rachelle Barker of Louisville, KY.
Kolby Faust of Trinity High School received a $2,000 “Bullitt County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Scholarship”. After completing high school, he plans to attend the University of Kentucky to earn a degree in engineering. Faust is the son of Kevin and Michelle Faust of Mt. Washington, KY.
Krista Dunn of Bullitt Central High School received a $2,000 “Bullitt County Farm Bureau Board of Directors Scholarship” and a $2,000 “Bullitt County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Scholarship.” After graduating from high school, she will attend Murray State University to earn a degree in zoology. Dunn is the daughter of Rickie and Melanie Dunn of Brooks, 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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