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KABHE Awards & Scholarships
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Nominations Chair:
Myiah Clemons
Scholarship & Nominations Chair
Email: clemonsm@berea.edu
All application materials must be received by March 15, 2026. This year, all submissions are fully digital, making it easier than ever to nominate deserving students, faculty, professionals, and leaders who exemplify excellence and service within higher education. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon receipt of the scholarship materials, a confirmation email will be sent.
Award recipients will be notified by March 20th. Awards will be presented to the recipients during the KABHE Awards Ceremony.
KABHE, the premier organization supporting diversity efforts throughout the Commonwealth, was founded in 1983 by the late Dr. William Parker (1925-2008), then Vice-Chancellor of Minority Affairs at the University of Kentucky, and other minority leaders in the Commonwealth.
Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education 2026-2027 William C. Parker Scholarship Scholarship Application Instructions Revised 1/20/2015
The KABHE William C. Parker Scholarship Committee will award two $500 scholarships based on achievement and community service for the 2026-2027 academic year.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA· Student applicants must be nominated by a KABHE Northeast* region member. · Student applicants must be Black/African-American (non-international) and residents of Kentucky. · Student applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) at their current college or university. · Student applicants must be a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate students enrolled at an institution in the Northeast* region. · Student applicants must have demonstrated service to the African-American community and have demonstrated service or leadership to the campus/community.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTEDTo be considered, the William C. Parker Scholarship Application must include: 1. Nomination Form (to be completed by a KABHE Southeast region member) 2. Student Application (to be completed by a student in the Southeast region) 3. One copy of student’s unofficial transcript from current college or university 2026 WILLIAM C PARKER KABHE Nomination Form 2026 William C. Parker KABHE Student Application DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALSAll application materials must be received by March 15, 2026. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. Upon receipt of the scholarship materials, a confirmation email will be sent. Scholarship recipients will be notified by March 20th.
DR. KIMBERLY D. MERRITT SCHOLAR AWARD Dr. Kimberly D. Merritt received her posthumous doctoral degree (Ed.D) in December 2015 from Eastern Kentucky University. The former President of KABHE and long-standing member of KABHE has left a lasting legacy influencing those who came to know her and grew to love her. For students who: 1. Enrolled full time at a KABHE affiliated institution as an undergraduate 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or greater 3. Traditionally under-represented in academic or institutional programs as it relates to the goal of increasing diversity. This would also include first generation college students, students from impoverished families, and/or students with a history of overcoming adversity. 4. An Award of $1000.00 will be given in two payments of $500.00 (spring) and (fall) term 5. Applicants should complete and submit an essay (500-700 words) on their perspective from Dr. Kimberly D. Merritt’s Philosophy: “From the Hood or the Holler: Education makes a difference” Please review the following instructions:
This award is presented in recognition of an individual's endeavors to promote the cause of African Americans in higher education and for his/her commitment to promoting equal opportunity. This award is selected by the KABHE Executive Board and presented during the Annual Conference.
New Professional Award
This award is presented to professionals with 1 - 5 years’ experience in higher education who (are actively) involved in KABHE, demonstrating service to the profession, possessing outstanding character, and are potential role models for other new professionals in higher education. Nominations should include specific information identifying the individual’s title, role and service in higher education, demonstrated leadership activities and qualities that would deem them suitable for this award. This award is for individuals who are serving in higher education administration as administrators, professional staff or teaching. Nominations are open to the general membership. Selections are made by the KABHE Vice President and Regional Representatives and presented at the Annual Conference.
Dr. Joseph H. McMillan Faculty Award
Dr. Sundy was one of the founding members of KABHE, and she served in many roles throughout her tenure. Dr. Sundy worked towards the best for everyone she encountered and was a true champion for students and professional staff. Her passion was in education and helping students, especially minorities and women. This award is a tribute to Dr. Sundy's commitment to her community, students, KABHE, and education in Kentucky.
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