2026-2027 KY TRIO Dr. Dan and Donna Connell Adult Learner Scholarship (EOC or VUB)

Dr. Dan & Donna Connell Adult Learner Scholarship (EOC or VUB)

2026-2027
This form should be completed by KY TRIO Professionals ONLY. Participants/Students do NOT submit applications directly to KY TRIO, they must have a KY TRIO Professional submit on their behalf.

Criteria for the KY TRIO Adult Learners Scholarship
[Award: $500]

APPLICANTS MUST BE
- Participant in an Eligible Program: EOC or VUB
- Admitted or currently enrolled at a postsecondary institution and plan to be enrolled the following semester (i.e. must be admitted and planning to attend college during the fall semester of the 2026-2027 academic year).
Essay Prompt: Please write about how you benefitted from the program (EOC or VUB); how committed you are to academic growth; and how dedicated you are to your college/career goals. Why are you the best candidate to receive a scholarship?

Applicants should submit the required materials to their Nominator (a TRIO employee who is a paid member of KY TRIO), who will submit the application on the applicant’s behalf.

DEADLINE: Submit no later than 4:00PM [CST] / 5:00 PM [EST] on Friday, March 27, 2026.

For questions regarding KY TRIO Scholarships, please contact Scholarship Chair, Maria David at m.david@moreheadstate.edu

Applications that are incomplete or missing required information WILL NOT be considered and will be disqualified.
Applicant Information

Participant of EOC or VUB
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail*
Date of birth*

MonthDayYear
Educational Opportunity CenterVeterans Upward Bound
Applicant current or future college/university*
UPLOAD: Essay Prompt (750 words max) How you benefitted from the program (EOC or VUB); how committed you are to academic growth; and how dedicated you are to your college/career goals. Why are you the best candidate to receive a scholarship?*

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Nominator Information

KY TRIO Professional
KY TRIO nominator*

First NameLast Name
Nominator institution*
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Please note, you must be a paid KY TRIO Member by the deadline date to submit a scholarship nomination.
Nominator phone number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominator E-mail*
Letter of Nomination*

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Dr. Dan & Donna Connell Adult Learner Scholarship (EOC or VUB)

Applicant Information

Nominator Information