Center welcomes 9 new McConnell Scholars

(May 13, 2013) LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The McConnell Center welcomes its 22nd class of McConnell Scholars.

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The 9 students join the McConnell Scholars Program, a premier educational enrichment and scholarship program for high-achieving Kentuckians. The group will attend the University of Louisville on "full-ride-plus" scholarships that cover the cost of tuition, as well as funding for an extended summer study abroad program to China and a trip to Washington, D.C. Participants in the McConnell Scholars Program will receive an enhanced academic experience consisting of liberal arts study; opportunities to meet and engage prominent national, state and local leaders; and a strong focus on community service.

The 9 new McConnell Scholars are:

	Jeremy Ball Manchester, Ky. (Clay County High School)
	Aaron Holder Scottsville, Ky. (Allen County-Scottsville High School)
	Alicia Humphrey Paducah, Ky. (Paducah Tilghman High School)
	Jason Jewell Louisville, Ky. (Central High School)
	Diana Lalata Louisville, Ky. (Southern High School)
	Landon Lauder Russell, Ky. (Russell High School)
	Advocate Scott Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual High School)
	Aaron Vance Vine Grove, Ky. (North Hardin High School)
	Hannah Wilson Bradfordsville, Ky. (Marion County High School)

In its first 20 years, the Center has given more than $2.5 million in scholarship money to more than 200 Kentucky students, mentored them to compete for elite national graduate scholarships and helped them travel the world.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, together with the University of Louisville, founded the nonpartisan scholarship program in 1991 to benefit Kentucky’s best and brightest students.