Fleming County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Nicholas Clark, Zachary Hyatt, Katlyn Jett, Carson Prater, and Allie Thomas, all seniors at Fleming County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Fleming County Farm Bureau. In partnership with County Farm Bureaus, the Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation awarded $396,550 this year to deserving students from across the Commonwealth.
Nicholas Clark plans to attend the University of Louisville to pursue a degree in civil engineering. He is the son of Brian and Julie Clark of Flembingsurg, KY.
Zachary Hyatt will attend the University of Kentucky to earn a degree in bio-medical technology. He is the son of John and April Hyatt of Flemingsburg, KY.
Katlyn Jett is heading to Eastern Kentucky University to obtain a degree in occupational therapy. She is the daughter of James and Shelly Jett of Flemingsburg, KY.
Carson Prater plans to attend Maysville Community College to earn a degree in agriculture economics. He is the son of Robert and Kimberly Prater of Flemingsburg, KY.
Allie Thomas will attend Eastern Kentucky University and plans to pursue a degree in business. She is the daughter of Wally and Tammy Thomas of Ewing, 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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