Jackson County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Allison Madden and Jacob Mullins, both seniors at Jackson County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Jackson 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.
Allison Madden was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. After graduating from high school, she plans to attend Eastern Kentucky University to pursue a degree in pre-veterinary medicine. Madden is the daughter of Mitchell Madden and Jammie Burns of McKee, KY.
Jacob Mullins also was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. After completing high school, he is heading to Eastern Kentucky University to pursue a degree in finance. Mullins is the son of Michael and Kimberly Mullins of McKee, 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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