BGCF scholarship portal

This is a group of awards reached through one application. Each award inside it has its own rules.

Award

Individual awards range from a one-time $1,000 to renewable $10,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years; amounts and continuation requirements vary by fund.

Deadline

The 2027 cycle is not posted. The 2026-27 portal opened December 15, 2025 and its deadline was extended to March 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. in the sponsor’s stated EST zone; separate awards have other dates.

How to apply

Create a portal account, complete the eligibility form, then submit each matching scholarship’s separate application and required uploads. Most request a transcript, resume, financial information and FAFSA summary where applicable; written responses or videos and references depend on the fund. Some awards are administered by a school or organization.

Who can apply

Primarily Central and Eastern Kentucky graduating seniors, with some undergraduate and graduate opportunities. Certain funds include Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, nationwide cystic-fibrosis students or qualifying employees’ children outside Kentucky. School, GPA, need and other restrictions vary.

Good to know

The main page gives the extended March 10, 2026 date, while the FAQ retains March 6, 2026. Use the main-page extension for that older cycle. Most funds combine merit and need; some are strictly merit-based. Awards may be one-time or renewable and payments go to the school.