Blanche and Thomas Hope Scholarship

The Blanche and Thomas Hope Scholarship is a scholarship established to assist high school seniors residing in designated areas in Kentucky and Ohio who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. It is administered by Scholarship America and supports undergraduate and graduate study with awards determined by the scholarship committee, potentially renewable for up to five years contingent on maintaining eligibility. Awards are paid in August following selection, and recipients are chosen based on academic performance, leadership, activities, goals, and financial need.

Awards for undergraduate and graduate study; renewal possible for up to five years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, subject to maintaining a 2.5 GPA and continued program eligibility. Payment is processed by Scholarship America; awarded amounts may vary and are subject to change.

High school seniors residing in designated areas in Kentucky or Ohio who plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the upcoming academic year.

Applicants submit required materials through Scholarship America's process, including transcripts, tax information, and an online recommendation, with the deadline date specified by the committee.