Jacub Colvin, a 2017 graduate of Johnson Central High School, has been selected to receive a full scholarship from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to pursue a degree in civil engineering at the University of Kentucky.

Established in 1948, the KYTC scholarship has been awarded to more than 1800 exceptional Kentucky students. Currently, the scholarship is worth $51,200.00 for a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Scholarship students are offered the opportunity to work for KYTC during the summer months as well as full-time employment upon graduation. Recipients are chosen based on performance in high school, ACT scores, aptitude in math and science, and interest in engineering as a career.