The Layne-Wood Endowed Scholarship Fund, established by Robert G. Wood and Judy M. Layne-Wood, assists students from Kentucky.
ELIGIBILITY:
Be a Kentucky resident
Attain a 3.0 cumulative GPA (college or high school)
Be a degree seeking, full-time student at Eastern Kentucky University in good academic standing
Submit a 500-word essay expressing career goals
Submit a list of community and co-curricular activities
Submit 3 non-family letters of reference (1 must be from an individual representing an academic discipline who is familiar with the student’s academic endeavors).
SCHOLARSHIP USE AND AMOUNT:
One award is given each year
Students may apply to use funds for Study Abroad, EKU tuition/fees, and other expenses related to continuing their education at EKU.
To use the funds for Study Abroad, the student must have planned an EKU-affiliated study abroad experience that applies toward their EKU degree. A budget form, signed by Study Abroad staff, should be included in the application.
