KAPE is proud to offer multiple scholarships for high school seniors, student teachers, and teachers.  It is always our privilege to encourage ongoing professional development and/or continuing education for students of all ages.  This serves to foster a life-long love of learning and strengthens our educational community.  The types of scholarships awarded are:

***YOU MUST AN ACTIVE KAPE MEMBER TO APPLY FOR EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIPS OR TO SPONSOR A STUDENT APPLICANT.***

• KAPE Family Member

Awarded in the Spring to two graduating high school seniors who are relatives of KAPE members.

KAPE Family Member Scholarship Application.pdf

• KAPE Star Student/Teacher Mentor

Awarded in the Spring to two graduating high school seniors who are sponsored by a mentoring KAPE member.  The mentoring KAPE member will also receive a stipend.

KAPE Star Student-Teacher Mentor Scholarship Application.pdf

• KAPE Professional Development

Awarded in the Spring to three professional teachers for professional development to help offset the cost of graduate courses, registration fees to workshops, conferences/conference travel, or National Board Certification. 

KAPE Professional Development Scholarship Application.pdf

Deadline Dates & Important Information (PLEASE READ):

• Spring Scholarship Applications are due by MARCH 1.

To submit your application, mail your postmarked application and all required documents by the respective deadline to:

KAPE 

269 Regency Circle, Suite 2

Lexington, KY 40503

Applications are also accepted via email and may be submitted to info@kentuckyteachers.org.  Please do not submit links or Dropbox accounts in lieu of required documents.  Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. 

Submissions deadline is March 1 beginning in 2026.

Do not submit in student and/or faculty password protected files.  We cannot open those, and they are immediately disqualified. 

Do not submit screenshots as they are usually not squared for the printing process, have cluttered backgrounds, or arrive in an unusual format that is not professional. Likewise, do not submit essays that were composed on a communication device, such as your cell phone, as those arrive in an unusual and unprofessional format. Submissions in this manner will be disqualified.

Applications from students should be submitted by the student from the student's email, and are not to be submitted by a parent.

Submit your applications before the deadline so that you have a chance to make corrections or add enclosures that might not have been transmitted.  Please do not wait until the last hour of the last day in cases issues arise. 

Scholarship applications are due by March 1. Postal marks on the mailed application on or before the deadline date will be accepted even if the application arrives at the office after the due date.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE KAPE OFFICE BY US MAIL ONLY!!! Do not email any submissions to KAPE. Effective 2026, KAPE will not accept emailed applications due to problems with word protected files, unprofessional formatting, use of illegible screenshots, and receiving multiple copies of the same documents while other documents are missing.

Proofread the documents you submit and ensure you have met all requirements.