Webster County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships
Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) - – Samuel William Tapp and Walter Douglas Steely, both seniors at Webster County High School, are the recipients of college scholarships from Webster 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.
Samuel William Tapp was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. After graduating from high school, Tapp plans to attend Murray State University to receive a degree in agronomy. He is the son of Paul and Carolyn Tapp of Dixon, KY.
Walter Douglas Steely also was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. After completing high school, Steely is heading to Murray State University to pursue a degree in agriculture. He is the son of Leland and Mary Steely of Sebree, 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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