Butler County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Butler County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

 

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) - – Emily Wallace and Jasmine Creager, both seniors at Butler County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Butler County 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.

Emily Wallace was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. After graduating from high school, she plans to attend Western Kentucky University to pursue a degree in nursing. Wallace is the daughter of Greg and Penny Wallace of Morgantown, KY.

Jasmine Creager also was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. After completing high school, she is heading to Murray State University to earn a degree in pre-veterinary medicine. Creager is the daughter of Jason Creager and Suzanne Coleman of Morgantown, 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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