Scholarships that
Build Futures.
Support that strengthens communities.
Behind Every Scholarship Is
A Story Worth Telling
We all love a story with a happy ending. But for many young people, the path to success is an uphill climb. Since 1993, the Frankfort Rotary Youth Fund has extended a helping hand to local youths, awarding valuable scholarships to hardworking local students who are determined to succeed while overcoming obstacles and setbacks. Whether their story leads to trade school, community college, or a four-year university, together we can help them write an amazing next chapter.
Scholarship
2026 Recipients
Meet the 2026 Rotary Youth Fund Scholarship Awardees
We’re proud to announce this year’s 11 RYF Scholarship Awardees! These outstanding scholars are pursuing careers in engineering, business, healthcare, biology, and other fields. Congratulations to this exceptional group—we look forward to seeing all they accomplish.
Aubri Jayde Robinson
Franklin County High School
University of Kentucky – Animal Science
Gracie Sams
Frankfort High School
University of Kentucky – Dentistry
Scholarship sponsored by Burch Court Dental
Jaevyn Kennedy-Aitken
Franklin County High School
University of Kentucky – Engineering
Scholarship sponsored by the Frankfort Plant Board
Jazimine Lee Beckham
Thorn Hill Education Center
Eastern Kentucky University – Forensic Science
Lindsay Payton
Frankfort High School
Baylor University – Biology
Madalyn Starkey
Frankfort High School
University of Mississippi – Journalism
Scholarship sponsored by the Frankfort Plant Board
Manas Garla
Western Hills High School
Carnegie Mellon University – Business
Nevaeh Waldridge
Western Hills High School
University of Kentucky – Kinesiology/Physical Therapy
Taylor Gaines
Frankfort High School
Midway University – Nursing
Usifo Unuakhalu
Franklin County High School
University of Kentucky – Engineering
Weston Elijah Lee
Western Hills High School
University of Kentucky – Engineering
Scholarship sponsored by the Frankfort Plant Board
Are you a Franklin County high school senior planning your education?
ROTARY CLUB
DATES TO REMEMBER
ROTARY YOUTH FUND
JANUARY 01, 2026
Scholarship Applications Open
The scholarship application period opens on January 1, 2026 and will remain available until April 15, 2026. Students are encouraged to submit all required materials early to ensure full consideration. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for funding!
EVERY THURSDAY
Queen of Hearts Weekly Drawing
Every Thursday at 7 PM, the Queen of Hearts drawing delivers big excitement and the chance to win a growing jackpot. It’s more than a game—it’s a weekly event that brings people together and makes a difference.
SPRING 2026
Rotary District Speech Contest
The purpose of the District Speech Contest is to give youth a venue to share their ideas on life issues and experiences while offering suggestions of how Rotarians could improve their school and community.
SPRING 2026
RYLA Conference
This program, sponsored by Rotary District 6710, is in its 15th year. Rotarians from all over the district volunteer their time and talents for 3 ½ days to work with the participants to awaken and feed the leader within them.
ROTARY CLUB OF FRANKFORT
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 11:45 AM at the Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Come Check Out the Hottest Game in Town!
Queen of Hearts
Every Thursday night, the Queen of Hearts drawing brings big excitement, and even bigger rewards! For just $2 a chance, players join the fun for their shot at a growing jackpot while fueling scholarships for local students. It’s not just a game, it’s a high-energy community gathering that changes lives.
Jenna Cox
FRANKFORT, KY
Want to get involved in something bigger than yourself?
There are many ways you can help!
A Special Thanks
To Our Donors and Supporters
William G Scott
Stephen N Dooley
RB Brown Insurance Agency Inc
Kristin Cantrell
Charles Dickinson
Sherry Sebastian
RJ Corman
Gary Forman
Donald Stosberg
Sherrill Smith
Melinda Nunley
First Federal Savings Bank of Kentucky
Whitehouse Concrete Construction
Traditional Bank
Don Dampier
Richard B Watkins
Huston Wells
Gary Stratton
John Loyd
Terry Shockley
Presley W Winner
Bruce & Karen Dungan
Christopher J Helvey
Sam Marcus
Charles Geveden
Lee Colten
Steve J. & Annette Coffey
Annette Dupont-Ewing
Barry K Holder Sr.
Richard Taylor
Katrisha Waldridge
