Owen County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Emily Cammack, Wade Cammack, Lindsay Gill, and Madelin Shelton, all seniors at Owen County High School, are each the recipient of a $1,000 college scholarship from Owen 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 Cammack plans to attend Midway University and pursue degrees in biology and equine science. She is the daughter of Allen and Melissa Cammack of Owenton, KY.
Wade Cammack is heading to the University of Kentucky to earn a degree in agriculture business. He is the son of Allen and Melissa Cammack of Owenton, KY.
Lindsay Gill will attend the University of Kentucky to obtain a degree in finance. Gill is the daughter of Charles and Dana Gill of Owenton, KY.
Madelin Shelton plans to attend the University of Louisville to pursue degrees in political science and Spanish. Shelton is the daughter of Connie Shelton and the late Clark Shelton of Owenton, 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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