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KCTCS announces 4-H inaugural scholarship recipients

• Jacob Spence irecieves the scholarhsip from female sponsor

VERSAILLES, Ky. – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is pleased to announce the first recipients of the newly established KCTCS 4-H Scholarship. Four outstanding high school graduates from across the commonwealth have been selected to receive $1,000 each to support their education at a community college during the 2025-2026 academic year.

The first-ever 4-H scholarship recipients include:

  • Audrina Noman, a Monroe County High School graduate, will attend Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College to pursue an associate in science.
  • Mackenzey Rucker is a LaRue County High School graduate. She will attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College to pursue a degree in business administration.
  • Hailey Smith, a Campbell County High School graduate, will attend Gateway Community and Technical College to earn an associate in science, leading to a degree in radiologic technology.
  • Jacob Spence is a Barren County High School graduate and will attend Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College to pursue an associate in arts.

“These students represent the very best of 4-H leadership and service, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements through this scholarship as they begin their college journey,” said KCTCS President Ryan Quarles. “The KCTCS 4-H Scholarship reflects our shared commitment to helping young Kentuckians build brighter futures for themselves, their families and communities.”

The KCTCS 4-H Scholarship, launched in 2025 in partnership with Kentucky 4-H, provides four $1,000 non-renewable awards each academic year. Scholarships are split into $500 payments for the fall and spring semesters and may be used at any of the system’s 16 colleges. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors and active 4-H members, demonstrate academic merit, maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, and show unmet financial need.

“We are grateful for this partnership with KCTCS that invests directly in our 4-H youth,” said Melissa Miller, executive director for the Kentucky 4-H Foundation. “These scholarships not only celebrate their remarkable achievements, but they open doors for them to continue their education and career goals so they can continue to make positive impacts in their communities.”