Carroll County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) - – Justin Tuttle and Robert Eli Yocum, both seniors at Carroll County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Carroll 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.
Justin Tuttle was awarded a $750 scholarship from Carroll County Farm Bureau. After graduating from high school, Tuttle plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University to earn degrees in aviation and agriculture. He is the son of Bradley Tuttle of Sanders, KY.
Robert Eli Yocum received a $500 scholarship from Carroll County Farm Bureau Insurance. After completing high school, he is heading to the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Yocum is the son of Juli Ellington Yocum of Carrollton, 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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