Magoffin County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) - – Katie Brook Collett and John Douglas Ward, both seniors in Magoffin County, are the recipients of college scholarships from Magoffin 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.
Katie Brooke Collett received a $1,000 scholarship. After graduating from high school, she plans to attend the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in agriculture education. Collett is the daughter of Tim and Karla Sluss of Salyersville, KY.
John Douglas Ward received a $1,000 scholarship. After completing high school, he is heading to Morehead State University to obtain a degree in nursing. Ward is the son of Brian and Christy Ward of Salyersville, 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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