BARREN COUNTY, Ky. — A Barren County High School student has been named a semifinalist in a high competitive national scholarship program.

According to the district, Barren County High School senior Olivia Jolly has been named a semifinalist for the Coca-Cola Scholar Program. The program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States.

This year marks another milestone for the program, officials say. With the addition of the 2026 class, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation will have support over 7,200 scholars nationwide, awarding over $90 million in scholarships since its founding in 1986.

Jolly is now advancing in the program’s selection process. Semifinalists are currently submitting Phase 2 applications, the school district says, which inc

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