Megan DeVore, a senior at South Warren High School, was recently named a winner of the 2016-17 Cherry Presidential Scholarship – Western Kentucky University’s most prestigious academic award. 

DeVore is among 15 high school seniors selected to receive the award, which is worth $16,000 annually and $64,000 over four years. 

The search began with 48 applicants who were interviewed at WKU in February. Applicants had to demonstrate high academic achievement and submit personal statements and essays. Winners had an average GPA of 3.98 and average ACT score of 32.7, according to a news release from the university.