As part of its initiative to recruit the best students anywhere in Kentucky, the University of Louisville announced it is offering $10,000, or $2,500 per year up to four years, in exclusive college scholarships to current and future graduates of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars youth leadership program.

UofL president Dr. James R. Ramsey met with U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, KY-05, and Lonnie Lawson, president and CEO of The Center, on Tuesday, March 26, at The Center in Somerset to officially announce the partnership and college scholarship opportunities for Rogers Scholars graduates.

“We’re excited to support this initiative, which encourages and rewards great student leaders from Southern and Eastern Kentucky,” Ramsey said at a news conference in The Center’s board room. “We’re looking forward to seeing more Rogers Scholars on UofL’s campus this fall and in the years to come.”

The scholarship opportunities will be made available to rising high school juniors within The Center’s 45-county primary service area who graduate from the Rogers Scholars program and meet UofL’s scholarship requirements.

“The Rogers Scholars program is very close to my heart, as it actively fulfills one of the primary needs in our region—providing young people with the best opportunities here at home, so they don’t have to leave Kentucky to follow their dreams,” Rogers said. “I want to thank President Ramsey for his commitment to support students in our region.”

“I applaud President Ramsey and the University of Louisville for making a commitment to the youth of Southern and Eastern Kentucky through the Rogers Scholars youth leadership program,” Lawson added. “The scholarships awarded by the University of Louisville will provide a great incentive for the region’s youth to continue their education in a place where they call home.”

University of Louisville is one of 18 partner colleges and universities to offer scholarship opportunities for Rogers Scholars graduates. Click here to see the entire list of scholarships and participating partners.

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