2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIPS

Lexington Teacher Appreciation Scholarship
Available Now!

The Lexington Community Foundation has established a scholarship for teachers from the Lexington Teacher Appreciation Fund.  Scholarships of at least $250 each will be awarded to Lexington Public School (LPS) professionals planning to attend an accredited college for continuing education.  At least one scholarship could be awarded to a paraprofessional for continuing education toward a teaching degree.

Consideration for the scholarship will be given to any LPS teacher who has a signed contract for the upcoming school year or qualified paraprofessional.  Strong applicants have demonstrated leadership, qualities of good character, financial need and participation in extra-curricular and community activities. First priority will be given to applicants who reside in the Lexington Public School district.

The completed application must be submitted to the Lexington Community Foundation by May 15, 2012. Click on the following description and application to apply for the LTA Scholarship.
Teacher Appreciation Scholarship Description & Application.doc

SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDS

Investing In Out Future

When you contribute to a scholarship fund at the Lexington Community Foundation, your philanthropic dollars go further because they are leveraged by the contributions of others. You benefit from the Lexington Community Foundation’s knowledge of effective strategies and of our community, and can give with the confidence that your gift will make a real difference.

The Lexington Community Foundation Scholarship Funds

Giving to established scholarship programs is the most flexible way to give. The Lexington Community Foundation administers several scholarship funds that are open to all types of students – from high school seniors to current college students, returning students and “nontraditional” students. Your gift will be directed to a qualified recipient who demonstrates the greatest financial need, outstanding community involvement and academic promise. Programs exist for recipients to use scholarships at a community college, four-year college or university, trade or vocational school. Lexington Community Foundation Scholarship Committee reviews eligibility and selection criteria, so you know your gift will always be put to its best use.

Targeted scholarship funds

Whether it’s the education of young women, English Language Learners (ELLs), the education of minority students or students of education, nursing or engineering, the Lexington Community Foundation has many scholarship funds geared toward specific groups or fields of study. By contributing to a targeted scholarship fund, you can match your personal interests and maximize your impact by combining your gift with those of other donors. You can make a selection from the list of targeted scholarships listed here on our web site or obtain the list by calling the Foundation at (308) 324-6704.

Establish an individualized scholarship fund

If you’re passionate about an area of study or group of students and cannot find a targeted fund that is a good fit, you may consider an individualized scholarship fund. Individualized scholarship funds allow you to identify the area of focus, whether you want to support a particular field of study or a specific type of student.

Supporting scholarships through the Lexington Community Foundation can be a rewarding and convenient way to assist students who match your philanthropic interests, such as local students in need, students from a specific background or those pursuing a certain field of study.