1. Education in Eastern Kentucky By:Mckenzie Johnson

2. The Many Colleges in Eastern Kentucky As you can see there is many colleges in Eastern Kentucky. Such as : Alice Llyod Big Sandy Community and Tech College Berea College Eastern Kentucky University

3. Scholarship Opportunities

4. You may not know this but Eastern Kentucky schools offer many great scholarships to help save money. One of the scholarships we offer is from Eastern Kentucky University. As shown on their official website: "Eastern Kentucky University offers a range of academic scholarships designed to reward scholastic achievement and enhance the University community through the attraction of academically talented students. In addition to the general scholarship program, the University also awards a number of scholarships funded through private funds administered in the Eastern Kentucky University Foundation. Multiple scholarships may not be awarded to students who qualify for more than one tuition assistance program, including merit scholarships, state-mandated tuition waivers and EKU staff scholarships. To maximize their financial benefit, students must choose one tuition assistance program with the greatest value."

5. Eastern Kentucky University

6. Alice Lloyd College

7. Alice Lloyd Rich in tradition and clear in mission, Alice Lloyd College is widely recognized as a highly respected, private, four-year, liberal arts institution dedicated to providing leadership education to some of the brightest and best students in the Appalachian region. We believe in our students so much that we guarantee the cost of tuition for students residing in our 108-county service area. For this reason, we are continually recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the “Top College in the Nation for Graduating Students with the Least Amount of Debt.”

8. Berea College Lincoln Hall

9. Berea Academic Excellence At Berea, academic excellence is a way of life. It shapes the curriculum, study abroad programs, and service-learning opportunities. As a Berea student, you’ll be able to select from a curriculum that includes undergraduate research, service-learning, and numerous study abroad opportunities. Our general studies program will challenge you, and you’ll face many difficult tasks, but you’ll also be surrounded by faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Plus, you’ll have access to one of the best libraries in the South, as well as a laptop computer to enhance your studies. When you graduate, your degree will say a lot about what you have already accomplished—and what you are capable of accomplishing in the future.

10. Scholarship offered in Eastern Kentucky are available in basically any field: Medical Sports Education Art Culinary

11. The Importance of Education in Eastern Kentucky Education is extremely important in the area of Eastern Kentucky. As shown in an interview of Steve Breshear "They didn’t mention the seven state championships we’ve won in academics,” when asked about A Forgotten America: Children of the Mountains “We pay our academic-team coaches as much as the head football and basketball coaches” for their non- classroom work, says Supt. Steve Trimble. “And that made people think, ‘Well, academics must be important to the folks in Johnson County.’”

12. Works Cited James Snidow, John. "Education In Eastern Kentucky." University of Kentucky. Web. 26 Mar. 2015.. James Snidow, John. "Leadership Not Just a Word to This School Superintendent." University of Kentucky. Web. 25 Mar. 2015..

13. Works Cited pg 2 "Types of Scholarships." Types Of Scholarships. Web. 6 Apr. 2015. https://scholarships.eku.edu/types- scholarships. https://scholarships.eku.edu/types- scholarships Alan Stepp, Joe. "About Us." Alice Lloyd College. 1 Jan. 2012. Web. 12 Apr. 2015.. Academic Excellence." Office of Admissions. Web. 15 Apr. 2015..