2026 Gladys Reed Gwinn Scholarship Foundation Guidelines
Eligibility:
Based upon Mrs. Gwinn’s wishes, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria (in priority order):
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church members attending a Catholic Women’s College as an undergraduate student.
- Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church members attending college or post-secondary school as an undergraduate student.
- Boyle County resident attending college or post-secondary school as an undergraduate student.
Status of Applicant:
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with evidence of post-secondary school admission or currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a post-secondary school.
Award Selection:
Recipients will be selected using a combination of criteria:
- Post-Secondary School planning to enroll or currently enrolled. (Female applicants with enrollment in an all-women’s Catholic School and applicants enrolled in a Catholic University will be given first priority.)
- Leadership potential – church and community service, extracurricular activities, and/or athletic involvement.
- A personal essay (1-2 pages printed)
> Remember, only you can tell your story. We discourage the use of AI-generated answers
(ex. platforms such as ChatGPT).
Term of Scholarship:
The scholarship is for one academic year of post-secondary education. This scholarship is non-renewable; however, applicants may reapply each year enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in a post-secondary institution. Award money varies from year to year.
Applications: Fully completed application packets should be submitted on or before Friday, 27 March 2026 (via mail or dropping off at the church office) to
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Gladys Reed Gwinn Scholarship Foundation
117 W. Main Street
Danville, KY 40422