05/13/2026
FOR OFFICIAL RELEASE
Elizabethtown, KY—The Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeants Major Association (KBSMA) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual Student Scholarship Program. KBSMA will award $1,000 scholarships to six outstanding high school students from across the region to support their college education. The scholarships will be formally presented at each recipient's high school awards ceremony.
KBSMA selected six young scholars to be this year’s recipients:
Katja Sikorski, Fort Knox Middle High School
Jaxon D***s, Fort Knox Middle High School
Luca Caristi, Meade County High School
Tessa King, John Hardin High School
Maribel Sikes, Lions High School (Homeschool)
Jacob Piasecki, Washington County High School
The KBSMA scholarship program was established to recognize outstanding students in the Kentucky Bluegrass region and assist them with the financial demands of higher education. The KBSMA’s Scholarship Program recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate academic performance and social values such as integrity, extracurricular involvement, community service and demonstrated leadership potential.
Each year, KBSMA proudly partners with the Fort Knox Spouses and Community Club to give thousands of dollars to aspiring college students to aid in their education. Our association prides itself in investing in the future generation! These scholarships with help empower the next generation of Americans to pursue higher education and assist them to achieve their personal goals.
“We are proud to recognize this year’s KBSMA Scholarship recipients for their academic achievements, athletic accolades and positive impact to their communities,” said Alex Licea, KBSMA President. “These scholarships show our commitment to help the next generation of leaders strive through the power of education, and we look forward to the positive impacts they will make in the future.”
Family members, friends, and school officials are invited to attend the scholarship presentations during each school's upcoming awards ceremony.
Special thanks to Give270 for helping our association make these programs possible!
About the Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeant Major Association:
The Kentucky Bluegrass Sergeants Major Association is a group of dedicated members supporting education, veterans' affairs, and community development throughout Kentucky. Through its scholarship program and other initiatives, the organization continues to invest in the future of Kentucky's youth while honoring the legacy of military service.
Pictured: CSM Terronda Marshall and SGM Christy Sawa Eichelberger presented three scholarships to students at John Hardin High School and Fort Knox High School, May 12, 2026.
