2026 RASK Scholarship Opportunity

Each year, the REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky offers scholarship opportunities to local high school seniors. 

Scholarships Offered:

1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
3rd Place: $500

Scholarship Sponsor:

The REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky’s Public Relations Committee 

Who Can Apply:

Any high school senior enrolled in one of the following school districts: Allen, Barren (& Glasgow), Butler, Edmonson, Logan (& Russellville), Muhlenberg, Simpson, & Warren (& Bowling Green) Counties. Homeschooled students residing in one of the approved districts are also welcome to apply.

Requirements:

Application: Applicants must submit a fully completed Scholarship Application.

Proof of Career Interest: Applicants must also submit one form of documentation demonstrating interest in a career related to real estate or housing. Examples include:

• Acceptance or enrollment documentation for a college, degree, or trade program related to the real estate or housing industry
• Proof of enrollment in a real estate, business, construction, insurance, lending, or finance–related college or post-secondary course (such as a screenshot)
• Confirmation of registration for a Kentucky real estate pre-licensing course
• Letter or email from a REALTOR®, home builder, lender, or appraiser confirming the student’s career interest

Essay: Briefly explain your interest in pursuing a career related to real estate, housing, construction, development, finance, or property management. Essays should be no longer than 3 typed pages.

Deadline to Submit:

Students should submit materials to their school counselor to be forwarded on their behalf by Friday, May 1, 2026. 

Winner Selection:
The Public Relations Committee will use a rubric to judge the essays. Winners will be announced in mid-May.

Permissions:
By submitting an essay, applicants grant permission for RASK to post their essay, name, and student photo on the RASK website and social media pages.

Click here to download scholarship information packet.

For more information, call (270) 781-1623 or email Maia@RASKrealtors.com.