Kenzie Dalton, a 2020 Powell County High School graduate, has received a $2,000 scholarship presented by Peoples Bank of Madison and Rockcastle Counties. Kenzie received the scholarship as a high school student enrolled in the Eastern Kentucky University Upward Bound program, which serves first-generation college students.
Dalton, who successfully completed four years of Upward Bound, will attend Eastern Kentucky University this fall with plans of majoring in Occupational Therapy.
“Kenzie did a beautiful job on her application, and through her leadership and commitment to her education, she was able to show us a glimpse into her future. We are proud to commit this scholarship to someone so determined to make their education a top priority,” said Melinda Carter, Peoples Bank of Madison County, who presented the scholarship.
Anyone interested in learning more about the EKU Upward Bound Program may contact Tamara Stewart at 859-622-1083 or tamara.stewart@eku.edu, or visit www.upwardbound.eku.edu.