GLASGOW, Ky. — The Glasgow Rotary Club has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, recognizing three local students for academic achievement, leadership and service.

Addyson McFall

Addyson McFall of Barren County High School was awarded the Dr. Juanita Bayless Memorial Scholarship.

McFall plans to attend WKU-Glasgow to pursue a degree in elementary education.

She has participated in the WKU Early College Program, completed multiple Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses and holds certifications in accounting and business management.

McFall is also a member of the school’s tennis and basketball teams, as well as FBLA and Pep Club.

The Bayless scholarship, established in 2011, is awarded annually to a student attending WKU-Glasgow or Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. It honors the legacy of Dr. Juanita Bayless, a former Rotary Club president and community advocate for expanding access to higher education.

Lauren Gatewood

Lauren Gatewood, also of Barren County High School, received the school’s Rotary scholarship. Gatewood plans to attend the University of Kentucky, where she will major in pharmaceutical science and minor in business.

She is a graduate of the Governor’s Scholars Program and will finish as an AP Scholar with Distinction. Gatewood has been active in HOSA, BETA, FCA and FBLA.

Caroline Bishop

At Glasgow High School, Caroline Bishop was named the recipient of that school’s Rotary scholarship. Bishop plans to attend the University of Louisville to study biomedical sciences with a minor in chemistry.

She is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a National Merit Scholarship finalist and has participated in both HOSA and the Governor’s Scholars Program.

An enduring tradition

The two Rotary scholarships awarded to Barren County and Glasgow high schools have been presented annually for more than 20 years, according to a news release.

Recipients are selected through a competitive process that considers academics, extracurricular involvement, leadership and community service.

“Each of these students represents the very best of our community,” said Rotary Club President Jamie McFarlin in a statement. “Their commitment to service and leadership gives us great confidence in the future and we are honored to be a part of their continued educational journey.”

The scholarships are funded through the club’s annual Rotary Auction, held each fall.

Recipients will be formally recognized during the Rotary Club’s April 23 meeting at the T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center.