Kentucky School for the Blind
Charitable Foundation
Joseph Kuczwara Scholarship Award
Award through a nomination process, this award is in honor of Mr. Joseph Kuczwara, one of the founders of the Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation.
The Joseph Kuczwara Scholarship Award is given to a Kentucky School for the Blind graduate in recognition of their own positive attitude, good citizenry, leadership and services to others.
Dr. Franklin Jelsma "To See Through Love" Scholarships
This award is in honor of Dr. Franklin Jelsma, a well-respected pioneer and mentor in the field of neurosurgery, who believed that by caring about others and working hard, one can make the world a better place.
Each year, two graduating seniors from the Kentucky School for the Blind are chosen by the faculty to be the recipients of Dr. Franklin Jelsma “To See Through Love” Scholarships. One award is given for outstanding academic achievement, and the other for outstanding achievement in community service, work ethic, and respect for others. Each recipient receives a plaque in recognition of this accomplishments as well as a $500 reward.