Morgan County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Morgan County students awarded Farm Bureau scholarships

 

Louisville, KY (July 6, 2018) – Five Morgan County high school seniors are the recipients of college scholarships from Morgan 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.

Maxwell James Elam of Rowan County High School was awarded a $2,000 scholarship and plans to attend Maysville Community & Technical College to pursue a degree in industrial engineering. He is the son of James and Kimberly Elam of West Liberty, KY

Malea Montgomery Haney of Morgan County High School also was awarded a $2,000 scholarship. Haney plans to attend Morehead State University to earn a degree in social work. She is the daughter of Phillip Haney of Cannel City, KY.

Gregory Cole Potter of Morgan County High School received a $2,000 scholarship and will attend Eastern Kentucky University to obtain a degree in occupational science. Potter is the son of Greg and Tammy Potter of Hazel Green, KY.

Kristen D. Stacy of Morgan County High School received a $2,000 scholarship and is heading to the University of Kentucky to pursue a degree in biology. Stacy is the daughter of Jeff and Tonia Stacy of Grassy Creek, KY.

Dalton Clay Sivils of Morgan County High School received a $2,000 scholarship and will attend Morehead State University to earn a degree in physical therapy. Sivils is the son of Allison Holbrook of West Liberty, 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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