December 17, 2024
Attention Seniors! The 2025-26 FAFSA is open for ALL students to complete. It is still in the beta testing phase, but you can submit your actual form. In addition to the FAFSA, some colleges require a CSS Profile to be completed. Here is a link to the colleges that require the CSS Profile. This list includes: Vanderbilt, UNC Chapel Hill, Centre and University of Michigan. Please check the link for the complete list.
Hey Class of 2025! Make sure you are checking your portals and your email on a regular basis! Colleges are sending important information.
January 4 & 18 – ACT Power Camp Course Richmond – 10:00-2:00
January 8 – February 26 – ACT Prep Course Somerset 5:00-6:45
January 9 – January 30 – ACT Prep Course London 5:30-7:30
January 23 – Class 101 College Webinar University of Michigan. Register here!
January 30 – February 20 – ACT Prep Course Richmond 4:30-6:30
February 4 – Class 101 College Webinar Berea College. Register here!
February 8 – March 1 – ACT Prep Course London 10:00 – 12:00
Attention Sophomores: Rogers Scholars application is now open! Please message us if you want to apply so that we can add the application template to your Files in CPP.
Attention 8th Graders: Rogers Explorer application is now open! Please message us if you want to apply.
Attention Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors: The ELI application is now open! Please message us if you want to apply.
Attention Students: We have resumed our extra-practice ACT hours. We are in the London Office on Mondays, 3:30-6:30. We will be at our Somerset location November 6th and November 20th, 3:30-6:30. Students can use this time to independently practice ACT tests.
Attention Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors: Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs is now open. This application requires you to complete a demographics section, submit 2 letters of recommendation, submit parent permission, and plan and video a 90 second video. If interested mention this at your next meeting and we will share with you past winning videos and go over the application with you.
Attention Sophomores & Juniors: Governor’s School for the Arts is now open. Everything you need to know to apply is on the website. GSA hosts webinars that explains the criteria and expectations. If interested in applying, make sure you schedule your webinar ASAP. We are here to help if needed!
Attention Juniors: Youth Salute Nominations are being accepted till January. If your school isn’t listed, simply select “other”. This is a simple self-nomination process.
The Doctors Mody Service Learning Competition: Students in grades 7-12 who attend a Kentucky school in 2024-25 can participate which has three awards. Students may choose to create a new project or to develop or expand an existing project.
Attention ALL Pulaski County Juniors: Kentucky/Washington Rural Electric Youth Tour application is now open. Applications are due December 18, 2024.
Remember to always check with your high school guidance department for scholarship opportunities!
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program – high school seniors. Application due December 18, 2024 3:00 p.m. CT.
South Kentucky RECC Senior Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due December 18, 2024.
Amazon Future Engineer – high school seniors/college students. Application due December 19, 2024.
KHSAA Agriculture Athlete of the Year – high school seniors. Application due December 31, 2024.
Future Innovator Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due December 31, 2024.
Forcht Bank Scholarship Community Impact Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due December 31, 2024.
Leadership Tri-County – Students in Knox, Laurel & Whitley. Application opens January 2025.
Noah Foster Memorial Scholarship – high school seniors. Application opens January 1, 2025 due April 1, 2025.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due January 3, 2025 11:59 a.m. PT.
Taco Bell Liv Mas Scholarship – Ages 16-26. Application due January 8, 2025 8:00 p.m. ET.
National BETA Scholarship – high school senior BETA members. Application due January 16, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET.
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest – ALL high school students. Application due January 17, 2025.
KY All “A” Classic Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due January 24, 2025
EECU Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due January 31, 2025.
Union Plus Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due January 31, 2025.
KY Department of Transportation Civil Engineering Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due February 1, 2025.
SME Education Foundation – high school seniors. Application due February 2, 2025.
National Civics Bee – middle school students. Application due February 4, 2025.
McDonald’s HACER Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due February 6, 2025.
Davidson Fellows Scholarship – Students 18 years or younger. Application due February 12, 2025.
Bluegrass Realtors Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due February 15, 2025.
George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Scholarship – ALL high school students. Application due February 15, 2025.
Delete Cyberbullying Social Media Scholarship – ALL high school students. Application due February 28, 2025.
Divorce Stigma Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due February 28, 2025.
BIACS Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due February 28, 2025
American Foreign Service Assoc. Essay Contest – ALL high school students. Application due March 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET.
Sttark “Unboxing Your Life” Video Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due March 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET.
Project Yellow Light – 11th & 12th graders. Video & Radio due April 1, 2025 Billboard due March 1, 2025
Create a Greeting Card Scholarship – ages 14 and up. Application due March 3, 2025.
Bluegrass Community Foundation – multiple scholarships offered. Application due March 7, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET.
Various Horatio Alger Scholarships – Opens December 1, 2024. Applications due March 15, 2024 12:00 p.m. ET.
Beyond the Boroughs – high school seniors. Opens in January. Application due March 15, 2024.
Frame My Future Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due March 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. ET.
Stossel in the Classroom Essay Scholarship – 5th – 12th grade. Application due March 21, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET.
Stossel in the Classroom Video Scholarship – ages 10-23. Application due March 21, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET.
Create Real Impact – ages 14-22. Application due April 15, 2025 5:00 p.m. ET.
Future Designer Scholarship – ages 17 and up. Application due May 1, 2025.
First Step Scholarship – high school seniors. Application due July 25, 2025.
College Scholarships Various Business Scholarships -Database of various corporate scholarships
Kentucky Scholarships – Database of various scholarships.
UK PEPP Scholars – Seniors
University of Dayton Summer Engineering Experience – Rising Junior and Seniors. More info coming soon!
WKU Vampy – Students in grades 7-10
GSP – Juniors. We have a template available. Let us know if you want to apply.
GSE – Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
GSA – Sophomores and Juniors
HOBY – Sophomores – Check with guidance counselor for nomination.
Commonwealth Honors Academy – Juniors
Ronald Reagan Leadership Experience – Middle School, High School and Families.
God’s Pantry Food Bank – Find a location near you
Laurel Heights – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00. Contact Darlene or Elizabeth if interested.
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CAUSTIC: harsh, stinging*; sarcastic-Amy’s caustic remarks really hurt John’s feelings.
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UNASSUMING: not showy or arrogant; modest, plain-He is an unassuming worker, never making a scene over his accomplishments
