First-Year Honors Students Receive 2016-17 Lewis Scholarships

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 24, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Honors Program has selected 10 first-year students as recipients of the T.W. Lewis Scholarship beginning fall 2016. This third cohort of scholars represent Fayette County and a select number of Appalachian counties in Kentucky.

The 2016-17 Lewis Scholars are:

  • Caroline Ackerman, a graduate of Lafayette Senior High School in Fayette County, majoring in human health sciences.
  • Peter Briggs, a graduate of Trinity Christian Academy in Fayette County, majoring in mechanical engineering.
  • Halley Burge, a graduate of West Carter High School in Carter County, majoring in architecture.
  • Andrew Calvert, a graduate of Lexington Christian Academy in Fayette County, majoring in English.
  • Kelsey Cole, a graduate of Magoffin County High School in Magoffin County, major currently undeclared.
  • Alyssa Dyer, a graduate of Sheldon Clark High School in Martin County, majoring in art studio.
  • Elyssa Slusher, a graduate of Harlan High School in Harlan County, majoring in political science.
  • Mahala Walker, a graduate of Perry County Central High School in Perry County, majoring in biology.
  • Noah Welch, a graduate of Henry Clay High School in Fayette County, majoring in history.
  • Megan Yorkey, a graduate of Lexington Catholic High School in Fayette County, majoring in animal sciences.

Recipients are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, entrepreneurial potential, strong personal character, intellectual ability and financial need. They each receive $5,000 toward the cost of tuition, room and board, with a maximum of $20,000 awardable per student.

T.W. Lewis is a former member of the UK Capital Campaign Steering Committee, serving during the "Dream, Challenge, Succeed" campaign. He received a degree in mechanical engineering from the university in 1971. Last fall, Lewis and his wife Jan gave the single largest gift in UK’s history: $23 million to establish the Lewis Honors College which was approved by the UK Board of Trustees this month.

For more information on the T. W. Lewis Scholarship Fund, visit www.uky.edu/academy/honors-incoming-scholarships or contact the Honors Program at 859-257-3111 or honprog@uky.edu

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