LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A $5 million gift will help many young students looking to graduate from the University of Kentucky.
Philanthropist Bill Gatton gifted the money to the university.
"Kentucky and its future will be the beneficiary for generations to come."Read how a $5 million scholarship gift from philanthropist Bill Gatton will help thousands of young Kentuckians from underserved areas obtain a degree from UK.https://t.co/dbejhWOZq0
— University of Kentucky (@universityofky) February 10, 2022
The money is expected to target three areas:
- Current students from Kentucky are eligible for a scholarship between $5,000-$6,000
- Undergraduate students who attended the Gatton Academy, an early college entrance program for gifted students, will also be eligible for scholarship money
- There will be 40 scholarships of up the $25,000 awarded to students in the College of Medicine
The board of trustees will vote to accept the gift next week.
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