Name: Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
Award Amount: Varies; up to $2,500 annually based on academic performance and AP/IB test scores.
Information And Eligibility:
The Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) is a merit-based program that rewards high school students in Kentucky for academic achievements. The scholarship can be used at participating colleges and universities within Kentucky.
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Application Requirements:
Additional Details:
Deadline: Automatically awarded based on high school performance.
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