Behind Every Scholarship is
A Story Worth Telling
We all love a story with a happy ending. But for many young people, the path to success is an uphill climb. Since 1993, the Frankfort Rotary Youth Fund has extended a helping hand to local youths, awarding valuable scholarships to hardworking local students who are determined to succeed while overcoming obstacles and setbacks. Whether their story leads to trade school, community college, or a four-year university, together we can help them write an amazing next chapter.
30+
Years
Over
$300,000
In Scholarships
200+
Local students
Scholarship Recipients
20
23
Frankfort High School
Benjamin Schrader
Business Administration,
Centre College
Frankfort High School
Ava Hedden
Pre-Management/Political Science,
University of Kentucky
Thorn Hill Learning Center
Kristen Cox
Substance Abuse Counseling,
Union Commonwealth University
Frankfort High School
Sydney Peak
Dentistry,
University of Kentucky
Western Hills High School
Lauren Mears
Welding,
Lincoln College of Technology
Western Hills High School
Ridhi Penmecha
Finance/Marketing,
University of Pennsylvania
Western Hills High School
Landon Giles
Marketing/Public Relations,
University of Kentucky
Franklin County High School
Ellie Bevington
Business Finance and Entrepreneurship,
The Ohio State University
Franklin County High School
Claudia Logan
Art Therapy,
Belmont University
Franklin County High School
Aidan Tylke
Welding,
Kentucky Welding Institute
Cosmetology
Xabria Morris
Electrician,
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Thornhill Education Center
Tasia Lee
Human Services,
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Cuentas Classical Academy
Nelia Cuentas
Criminal Justice,
University of the Cumberlands
Western Hills High School
Kyleigh Penn
Agriculture,
Morehead State University
Western Hills High School
Charles McBee
Diesel Mechanics,
University of Northwestern Ohio
Western Hills High School
Seth Walker
Welding,
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Franklin County High School
Autumn Mitchell
Nursing,
Murray State University
Franklin County High School
Olivia Adkins
Physician's Assistant,
Morehead State University
Franklin County High School
Tyler Ogden
Engineering,
University of Kentucky
Frankfort High
Kylee Vanatter
Theater,
Campbellsville University
Frankfort High
Marae Mallard
Social Sciences,
Centre College
Frankfort High
Xaveur Lowder
Electrician,
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Interested in applying for a Rotary Youth Fund scholarship?
Only accepting applications from January through May 1st
An investment in our youth pays dividends for generations.
Thank you to our Corporate Partners who make it possible
Burch Court Dental is a privately owned dental practice, caring for the Frankfort area for over 40 years. Our practice is built on the principle of family and community with a true compassion of caring for others. Our dedication to this community goes beyond the dental chair. Burch Court Dental is proudly involved in many local sports teams, schools and charitable associations. Each year, Burch Court Dental partners with the Frankfort Rotary Club to provide a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating senior in our community.
Drs. Will Renshaw, Stephen Wix, Melissa Murray, Christopher Byers, and Solitaire Wix offer a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to crowns, bridges, sleep apnea devices, Botox, Root Canal therapy, extractions and dental implants and more. Our highly qualified team uses state-of-the-art resources to help our patients address a wide variety of cosmetic and functional dental needs. We pride ourselves in providing our patients with the highest quality of dental care to achieve a beautiful, healthy smile!
Care you can smile about!
For more than 80 years, the Frankfort Plant Board has powered our community with the most valuable resources that are essential to enrich the quality of life – electric, water, cable, internet and more. Because we are neighbors serving neighbors, FPB is committed to providing exceptional service to our customers in addition to contributing to the success of our community. Since 2018, the Frankfort Plant Board has partnered with the Frankfort Rotary Club, to provide a $2,000 scholarship every year to a graduating senior from each of the three public high schools in Frankfort. As a community-owned public utility, it is important to recognize the value of postsecondary education and the need to foster local students into the workforce.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, we've laid
a foundation for success for hundreds of local students.
With your help, we can reach new heights!
Diamond Level Donors
Named in honor of Pat Ireland, Frankfort Rotary Club’s first president (1922). At the $2,000 level and for every additional $2,000 above and beyond that amount, donors are given the opportunity to name specific scholarships in honor of a person or organization of their choice. In addition to our corporate partners (Frankfort Plant Board and Burch Court Dental), the Youth Fund recognizes AT&T of Kentucky for meeting that generous benchmark this past year.
Scholarship Supporters
William G Scott
Stephen N Dooley
RB Brown Insurance Agency Inc
Kristin Cantrell
Charles Dickinson
Sherry Sebastian
RJ Corman
Gary Forman
Donald Stosberg
Sherrill Smith
Melinda Nunley
First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Traditional Bank
Whitehouse Concrete Construction
Don Dampier
Richard B Watkins
William G Scott
Huston Wells
Gary Stratton
John Loyd
Terry Shockley
Presley W Winner
Bruce & Karen Dungan
Christopher J Helvey
Sam Marcus
Charles Geveden
Lee Colten
Steve J. & Annette Coffey
Annette Dupont-Ewing
Barry K Holder Sr.
Richard Taylor
Katrisha Waldridge
It's their story to write. Your donation puts the pen in their hand.
Queen of Hearts
The hottest game in town that supports the best cause around!
Each week, players purchase $2 tickets for a chance to draw a card from the Queen of Hearts board. If your ticket is drawn and you pick the Queen of Hearts, you win 60% of the jackpot, with the remaining 40% going to support scholarships through the Frankfort Rotary Youth Fund.
You don’t have to be present to win, but your ticket must include your full legal name and phone number. The jackpot grows each week the Queen isn’t found, making every draw more exciting. Prizes for cards chosen other than the Queen of Hearts range from $100-$599.
Drawings happen every Thursday @ 7pm
Location: Miguel's Restaurante 1530 versailles Rd | Frankfort, ky
Thank you to our sponsors
Passport Radio/Froggy Radio/Seven Mountains
Legacy Title Company LLC
Animal Medical Center
Miguel’s Restaurant
Wesbanco
Hulette’s Printing Company
Patriot Gutters
Ideal Roofing
The Office Pub & Deli
State Farm – RB Brown Insurance Agency
Edward Jones Investments – Andrew Kent
Stockton Mortgage – Miranda Marston
NextHome Custom Realty
Life’s A Trip 365
For the latest drawing and winners!
The place to be this evening is Miguel’s. Good food & drink, and Queen of Hearts drawing at 7 pm. Chance to win 60% of a $22k pot. Be there!!
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Queen of Hearts Thursday 7pm at Miguel’s. Get your tickets now. Pot will approach $22k. Only 10 cards left on the Board!
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Queen of Hearts drawing tonight at 7pm Miguel’s. Pot over $20k. Good food, good drink, and a chance to win some money. Be There!
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Queen of Hearts is back this Thursday with a pot over $20k. Drawing at 7pm - get your tickets anytime between now and the drawing at Miguel’s.
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