Clay County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Jennings Brown Collins, Tori Harris, and Carley Renee Hoskins, all seniors in Clay County, are the recipients of college scholarships from Clay 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.

Jennings Brown Collins was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. After graduating from high school, he plans to attend the University of Louisville to earn a degree in engineering. Collins is the son of Roy and Jennifer Collins of Manchester, KY.

Tori Harris received a $2,000 scholarship. After completing high school, she will attend the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in biology. Harris is the daughter of Dwight and Kristie Harris of Manchester, KY.

Carley Renee Hoskins received a $2,000 scholarship. Hoskins plans to attend Alice Lloyd College to receive a degree in biology. She is the daughter of Greg and Denva Hoskins of Manchester, 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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