Woodford R. Porter Scholarship
Woodford R. Porter Scholarship
The Woodford R. Porter Scholarship is awarded to Black/African-American students who are residents of Kentucky or *Southern Indiana reciprocity counties. It is based on academic merit, leadership, and service.
The scholarship was created in 1984 to be awarded to black students graduating from a Kentucky high school who meet the academic requirements and exhibit a strong aspiration to succeed and give back to the community. It was named after the former trustee, the late Woodford R. Porter. Mr. Porter was known for his dedication to strong advocacy for education in Jefferson County. His famous saying was "education is the great equalizer," as he believed it to be the ultimate path towards self and collective improvement. Two years later in 1986, the Woodford R. Porter Scholarship Society was created to provide support and encouragement for students awarded the scholarship.
*Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington counties in Indiana.
Priority Deadline: January 15, 2013
*All complete applications received after the scholarship deadline may still be considered for scholarship awards pending availability of funds. Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed again beginning after March 4. Applicants applying after the January 15 deadline are encouraged to also complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov. Questions? E-mail ramonia.brents@louisville.edu.
