Scholarships
UK St. Claire, in partnership with the Sisters of Notre Dame Eastern Kentucky Foundation, is honored to be able to help students in our region continue their education. We are grateful to all the donors who generously contribute and make these awards possible.
Application Deadline is March 30, 2026.
General Scholarship Opportunities
American Business Systems Scholarship
The American Business Systems Scholarship is awarded to students who are pursuing either a degree in a business or healthcare program and who are from a county within the UKSC service region. This scholarship will be awarded during the recipient’s 4-year college career and will come with an offer of employment from UKSC at the completion of their degree.
Award: $10,000
Requirements:
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From a county within the UKSC service region
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Lewis, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, or Wolfe
- Pursuing a business or healthcare Program of study
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Incoming freshman
Richard J. Bausch Family Scholarship
The Richard J. Bausch Family Scholarship is funded by an endowment established in memory of the father of Gregory Bausch, PharmD, former Institutional Director of Medical Education at UK St. Claire.
Award: $1,500
Requirements:
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From a county within the UKSC service region
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Lewis, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, or Wolfe
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Incoming freshman or upperclassman in the fall semester
- Pursuing a healthcare field
Dr. Richard W. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
The Dr. Richard W. Carpenter scholarship honors the memory of a long-time St. Claire physician and was established for students in the healthcare field to advance their educational goals and ultimately contribute to our medical community. Dr. Carpenter had a passion for teaching and advancing the quality of the healthcare system in the region.
Award: $1,500
Requirements:
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From a county within the UKSC service region
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Lewis, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, or Wolfe
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Full-time status at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a medically related program of study
Bertha Ross Hough Endowment Fund
As a result of the impression healthcare workers made on the Bertha Ross Hough Family, an endowment was established to honor her by assisting individuals aspiring to further their education and careers. The endowment shall serve as a reminder to those who provide minute-to-minute care for patients that no matter the circumstance, what they do matters. Their compassion and care can brighten someone’s day when it is most needed.
Award: $1,500
Requirements:
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Be a graduate of
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Menifee, Morgan, or Rowan Counties in Kentucky OR
- A GED program and have been residents of one of the above-listed counties for at least four (4) years OR
- An employee of UK St. Claire and a resident of one of the above counties for at least four (4) years.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Accepted into an accredited college or university
- Pursuing an associate or bachelor health care program
Alpha M. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship
The Alpha M. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship, created in memory of the long-time Chairman and CEO of The Citizens Bank, is awarded to a student from Bath, Rowan, or Morgan Counties majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the medical profession. This scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors and is payable during the recipient’s 4-year college career. The award also comes with an offer of employment from UK St. Claire upon completion of their degree.
Award: $10,000
Requirements:
- From Bath, Rowan, or Morgan County
- Graduated with a minimum GPA of 3.5
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Full-time status at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a medically-related program of study
Menifee County Health Services Scholarship
The Menifee County Health Services Scholarship provides awards to students from Menifee County who are studying in a health-related field.
Award: $1,500
Requirements:
- From Menifee County
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Pursuing a health-related degree
- Attending an accredited college or university
Damas Ramey Memorial Scholarship Endowment
The Damas Ramey Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established to assist pre-medical and medical students from eastern Kentucky while honoring the memory of the father of UKSC Physician Amanda Ramey, DO.
Award: $10,000
Requirements:
- Be a graduate of a high school in Eastern Kentucky
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in the most recent academic year
- Full-time status at an accredited college or university
- Have declared a major in pre-medicine or currently be enrolled in medical school
St. Claire Auxiliary Scholarship
The St. Claire Auxiliary established a scholarship endowment to assist students with an interest in medicine and a heart for community service. Preference will be given to students actively volunteering in UKSC volunteer programs with at least 100 hours of service.
Award: $2,000
Requirements:
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From a county within the UKSC service region
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Lewis, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, or Wolfe
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Full-time status at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a medically related program of study
Stock Yards Bank Healthcare Scholarship
The Stock Yards Bank HealthCare Scholarship is awarded to Rowan or Elliott Counties students majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the medical profession. These $10,000 scholarships will be awarded during the recipient’s 4-year college career and also come with an offer of employment from UKSC upon completion of their degree.
Award: $10,000
Requirements:
- From Rowan or Elliott County
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Pursuing a medically-related program of study
The Citizens Bank Healthcare Scholarship
The Citizens Bank Healthcare Scholarship is awarded to a student from Bath, Rowan, or Morgan Counties who is majoring in the healthcare field. They must show a strong desire to enter into the medical profession. This scholarship will be awarded during the recipient’s 4-year college career and also come with an offer of employment from UKSC upon completion of their degree.
Award: $10,000
Requirements:
- From Bath, Rowan, or Morgan County
- Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Full-time status at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a medically-related program of study
The Rising Star Healthcare Scholarship
The Rising Star Healthcare Scholarship supports students committed to pursuing healthcare careers and serving rural Kentucky communities upon graduation. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate both academic excellence and a genuine passion for helping others through healthcare.
Award: $10,000
Special Opportunity: Scholarship recipients will receive an employment offer from UK St. Claire upon degree completion
Requirements:
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From a county within the UKSC service region
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Lewis, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, or Wolfe County
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Incoming freshman in the fall semester
- Full-time status at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a health-related degree
Sister Mary Jeannette Wess, SND, Scholarship
The Sister Mary Jeannette Wess, SND, Scholarship is named in honor of UKSC's President/CEO from 1983-1995. Before her death in January 1996, she requested that donations be made to establish a scholarship fund to assist students from UKSC's service region who exhibit leadership and service qualities.
Award: $1,500
Requirements:
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From a county within the UKSC service region
- Bath, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Lewis, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Morgan, Rowan, or Wolfe
- A rising college junior or senior
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher at an accredited college or university
