Martha J. Branch Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Branch and Cook Scholarships
Value: $1,000.00
Awards Available: 1
Deadline :
Jun 26, 2026
Michael and Lauren Branch initiated the Branch & Cook Scholarships in 2019 in order to honor their respective deceased grandmothers. Each grandmother holds a special place in their hearts and, after some deliberation, the two decided to create a pair of scholarships in their names.
Eligibility
- The student has, or is planning to have, a declared fitness or nutrition-related major at an accredited college/university in Kentucky.*
- Must be currently enrolled full-time (12 hours) at the undergraduate level OR, for incoming freshman, must have accepted admission with plans of enrolling full-time.*
- Maintenance of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must be of African/African American descent.
- Past recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship again, but must complete the application procedure and be selected.
Application Procedure
- Complete the online application form and accompanying materials by the application due date. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
- Include a current resume.
- Include a transcript that indicates your cumulative GPA.
- Include a double-spaced, typed essay about your career interests and professional goals and why fitness/health is important to the community. (Your essay must be approximately 500 words in length in a 12-point font.)
- Include a letter of recommendation. The letter should attest to your involvement in fitness-related activities and organizations, and their perception of the student's future contributions to fitness and health as a part of their career.
- Include proof of enrollment from your college's registrar or admission office.
- Please note that in order to complete the application you'll need a google/gmail account as you will need to upload your documents. You can sign up for a free account online. If you don't have one contact us for another method.
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