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Updated: April 30, 2025 @ 11:54 pm
The 2025 Independence Bank Scholarship program has awarded 71 high school seniors from across Kentucky a total of $139,400 in scholarships to help them continue their academic journeys.
All recipients were honored at a special in-person reception held at Independence Bank’s Frederica Street location in Owensboro. The event brought together students, families and Bank leadership to recognize the accomplishments of the class of 2025.
“Our goal has always been to invest in more than just education—we’re investing in people,” said Lauren Patton, Bank Charitable Foundation Manager. “These students have shown us their determination and grit, and it’s a privilege to celebrate this moment with them and their families.”
More than 460 applications were received from across the Bank’s 15-county footprint, showcasing a wide variety of student achievements and community contributions. Awards ranged from $500 to $15,000, with ten recipients earning scholarships of $5,000 or more.
Applicants were selected through a comprehensive review process that evaluates academic excellence, financial need, extracurricular involvement, community service and personal essays.
Kennedy Warren Webster County High School
John Thacker Scholarship $10,000
Hope Calhoun Madisonville-North Hopkins High School
Charles A. Reid Finalist $500
Sara Welshans Webster County High School
Charles A. Reid Finalist $500
Hope Calhoun Madisonville-North Hopkins High School
Hopkins County Community Board $500
Albany Ray Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Hopkins County Community Board $1,000
Za’Nya Wilson Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Hopkins County Community Board $500
Mattie Reynolds Hopkins County Central High School
Danny Peyton Scholarship $1,750
Hailey Holmes Madisonville-North Hopkins High School
Danny Peyton Scholarship $1,750
Sara Welshans Webster County High School
Webster County Community Board $2,700
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