July 10, 2026
Forcht Bank has awarded three graduating high school seniors a scholarship of $5,000 as part of our Community Impact Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.
Katlin Muse, Nora Clark, and Wes Cameron will each receive $5,000 to help further their education.
Katlin, of Grant County High School, plans to major in dietetics at Eastern Kentucky University; Nora, of South Laurel High School, plans to major in nursing at Midway University; and Wes, of duPont Manual High School, plans to major in engineering at Auburn University.
As the name describes, the focus of the scholarship is on the impact each student made on enhancing their community amid other responsibilities, like academic, sports, and employment.
"The Community Impact Scholarship is about recognizing young people who understand that success is measured not only by personal achievement, but by how you help those around you. Katlin, Nora, and Wes have already shown a dedication to making their communities stronger, and we're honored to support them as they pursue their educational goals and future careers," said Tucker Ballinger, President and CEO of Forcht Bank.
Of our applicants, six students reach the final stage for in-person panel interviews.
The three students who reached the final stage for interviews but were not awarded the full Community Impact Scholarship were each given a $1,000 scholarship, an increase beginning this year from our previous $500.
Applicants were evaluated on various areas including GPA, two essays, honors and awards, employment and extracurricular activities, and community involvement and volunteering. Eligible students included any graduating high school senior that resided in a market/county that Forcht Bank serves and has a physical presence.
For more information on the Community Impact Scholarship, please visit: https://www.forchtbank.com/Discover/Community-Impact-Scholarship
Katlin Muse, Nora Clark, and Wes Cameron will each receive $5,000 to help further their education.
Katlin, of Grant County High School, plans to major in dietetics at Eastern Kentucky University; Nora, of South Laurel High School, plans to major in nursing at Midway University; and Wes, of duPont Manual High School, plans to major in engineering at Auburn University.
As the name describes, the focus of the scholarship is on the impact each student made on enhancing their community amid other responsibilities, like academic, sports, and employment.
"The Community Impact Scholarship is about recognizing young people who understand that success is measured not only by personal achievement, but by how you help those around you. Katlin, Nora, and Wes have already shown a dedication to making their communities stronger, and we're honored to support them as they pursue their educational goals and future careers," said Tucker Ballinger, President and CEO of Forcht Bank.
Of our applicants, six students reach the final stage for in-person panel interviews.
The three students who reached the final stage for interviews but were not awarded the full Community Impact Scholarship were each given a $1,000 scholarship, an increase beginning this year from our previous $500.
Applicants were evaluated on various areas including GPA, two essays, honors and awards, employment and extracurricular activities, and community involvement and volunteering. Eligible students included any graduating high school senior that resided in a market/county that Forcht Bank serves and has a physical presence.
For more information on the Community Impact Scholarship, please visit: https://www.forchtbank.com/Discover/Community-Impact-Scholarship
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