National award recognizes Kentucky State junior for academic achievement and dedication to her educational goals

FRANKFORT, Ky. — LillieAnn Hollom, a junior Business Administration major at Kentucky State University and catcher on the Thorobreds softball team, has received the National Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Title III Administrators, Inc. Scholarship, a national award recognizing undergraduate students at HBCUs for academic achievement and commitment to their educational goals.

A native of Snowflake, Arizona, Hollom has built a strong record in the classroom as well as in athletics. She was also named to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s 2024-25 All-Academic Honors list, where she was recognized as a Business Administration major with a 4.00 GPA.

“This scholarship means a great deal to me, because it reflects that others see the work I’m putting in and believe in where I’m headed,” Hollom said.

“My Business Administration studies are helping me build experience in entrepreneurship and sports-related design and promotion, and I want to help create more space for women in sports leadership," she added. "Kentucky State has challenged me to grow, and the support I’ve received from my professors and the campus community has helped prepare me for what comes next.”

The National Association of HBCU Title III Administrators Scholarship supports full-time undergraduate students at member institutions who meet established academic requirements and demonstrate continued progress toward their degrees. Hollom’s selection places her among students from across the country recognized for making the most of the opportunities available at historically Black colleges and universities.

The 2026 scholarship application cycle will open in September 2026. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • Be an undergraduate student
  • Not be a previous recipient of the National Association of HBCU Title III Administrators Scholarship
  • Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate at a member institution
  • Have completed at least 15 undergraduate credit hours prior to submitting the application
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

 Interested students may contact Neni Robertson, Interim Director of Title III, at neni.robertson1@kysu.edu or 502-597-6341. Her office is in Suite 255 of the Julian M. Carroll Academic Services Building.