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Lexington HRC keeps scholarship program but adopts new essay prompt after low applicant numbers
Summary
The Lexington Human Relations Commission voted to keep its scholarship program for Lexington Senior High seniors, adopted a new essay prompt and confirmed a May review timeline after commissioners expressed concern about low application numbers.
The Lexington Human Relations Commission on Feb. 3 voted to adopt a new essay prompt for its student scholarship program and confirmed timing for application review after commissioners said only six students applied last year.
The commission adopted the prompt, “Tell us about a time you failed and how you grew from it,” on a motion recorded as made by Commissioner Neetra Wells and seconded by Commissioner Patricia King. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners said the commission’s scholarships are restricted to graduating seniors at Lexington Senior…
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