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Scholarships, Awards, Contests & Grants
2025-26 Scholarships, Awards, Contests & Grants
There are many benefits of being a KEA member, including eligibility for scholarships, awards, contests, and grants sponsored by KEA, NEA, and their partners. If you are a KEA member, some opportunities are also available for your family. Read on to see how KEA can help you grow in your profession and support you in your classroom or work site.
The awards, scholarships, contests, and grants listed below are open and are accepting applications.
Scholarships
2025-26 KEA Ethnic Minority Scholarship
The KEA Ethnic Minority Scholarships are progressive scholarships awarded each fall to two (2) Freshman ethnic-minority college students who are seeking a degree in Education at an accredited Kentucky college or university. The recipient must be an ethnic minority enrolled full-time in an educator preparation program in Kentucky.
Recipients of these scholarships will be asked to submit a copy of their schedule each semester as proof of enrollment in the educator preparation course of study. In addition to providing financial support through the scholarship, the KEA Ethnic Minority Directors will mentor and support the recipients throughout their educational career.
The total award for an individual successful applicant is $5,000 dispersed over 4 years. (Year 1 – $500; Year 2 – $1,000; Year 3- $1,500; Year 4- $2,000).
Deadline for applications is October 15, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. eastern. All applications must be submitted using this online form.