FRANKFORT, KY — Delana Kelley, a senior at Eminence Independent School, has won the 2024 "Promote Your School" scholarship essay contest sponsored by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
"Delana's winning essay highlights how education can change a family's trajectory for generations. I've seen that first hand as a teacher and coach," said Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. "Congratulations to Delana and Eminence Independent School on this recognition, and thank you for reminding us all the ways that education makes a community stronger."
"Delana's essay is motivational in showing how educational opportunities in rural areas can help students to achieve their personal goals and also result in a stronger community," KHEAA Executive Director Jo Carole Ellis said. "All Kentuckians investing in their education have a positive impact on their communities' prosperity."
Kelley will receive a $500 scholarship when she enrolls in college. KHEAA staff will do a photo shoot at the school, with the photos featured in future KHEAA publications.
KHEAA is the state agency that administers the merit-based Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program, as well as need-based grants and other programs to help students pay their higher education expenses. Kentucky Lottery funds pay for many of those programs. For more information about Kentucky scholarships and grants, visit kheaa.com; write KHEAA at PO Box 798, Frankfort, KY 40602; or call 800-928-8926.
In addition, KHEAA administers the KY Saves 529 program, which allows families to save for college. For more information, visit www.kysaves.com/home.html.
KHEAA's sister agency, the Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC), is the Kentucky not-for-profit agency committed to offering students/borrowers with the lowest possible cost assistance in achieving their higher education dreams by offering the Advantage Education Loan program. For more information, visit www.advantageeducationloan.com/.
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