Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association Scholarship

Name: Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies

Information and Eligibility:
The Kentucky Grocers and Convenience Store Association (KGA/KCMA) Scholarship supports students who are pursuing higher education and who have demonstrated dedication, service or connection to Kentucky’s grocery, food retail or convenience store industries. The scholarship is designed to encourage educational advancement among students who are part of families working in these industries, or who are employed by member businesses themselves.

The program aims to recognize hardworking students who balance academic goals with real-world experience in retail, customer service, food distribution or related areas. Awards may be used for tuition, fees, books or other educational expenses at accredited colleges, universities or technical schools. Applicants are typically evaluated on academic achievement, community involvement, work experience and their connection to the grocery or convenience store community.

Eligibility criteria generally include:

• Academic Level: Open to high school seniors and currently enrolled college students.
• Residency: Preference is given to Kentucky residents.
• Industry Connection: Applicant or immediate family member must be employed by a KGA/KCMA member business (varies by year).
• Academic Performance: Must show solid academic achievement and motivation for college success.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application through the association.
• Official or unofficial academic transcript.
• Résumé outlining work experience, extracurricular involvement and community service.
• Short essay describing educational goals and connection to the grocery or convenience store industry.
• Letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or employer.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated work ethic and interest in serving the grocery or convenience store industry.
• Academic performance and commitment to completing a degree or training program.
• Quality of essay and clarity of future goals.
• Leadership, employment history and community involvement.

Additional Details:

• Funds may be used at accredited two-year, four-year or technical colleges.
• Ideal for students with family ties or employment experience in Kentucky’s grocery retail sector.
• Multiple awards may be given depending on available funding.

Deadline:

• April

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