MOREHEAD, Ky. (FOX 56) Not all people know what food decisions are important to them at the age of 10.

For Kennedy Little, a Morehead State University student, that is different. Seeing the harm animals and farm workers endure led her to go vegan.

After completing an internship with The Food Empowerment Project in her sophomore year, she was inspired to create a scholarship in 2023 to help students across America stand for veganism.

The non-profit organization is funding awards of $300$500 for all students ages 1124. The inspiration for the scholarship comes from showcasing the many creative talents of minority students.

The workers are struggling many of the times within these fields and so, to spread awareness on those issues is very important, Little said.

Little, now the youth advocacy coordinator for the project, has brought the scholarship back for another year with a different theme.

The topic of discussion for this scholarship contest is how do we create a kind of world of compassion for non-human animals? And so, it is a pretty broad topic, but its anyones opportunity to use their own personal experiences, to use a direct quote and expand on that, she added.

Scholarship contestants are encouraged to design original artwork that is written or illustrated, representing fostering compassion for animals to create a kinder world. I hope that more young people feel comfortable and confident about being in this space and dont feel ashamed. For fighting for animals, because thats nothing to be ashamed about. Its a very noble thing to do.

Little said that she hopes the scholarship inspires all people to continue the fight for animals and farm workers and to go green.

Scholarship applications are open until 11:59 p.m. on April 25. To apply click here.

Visit link:

Morehead student launches scholarship competition centered around veganism - Fox 56 News