On this page you will find information about scholarship, nominations for scholars programs, volunteer opportunities, jobs, Colleges coming to Lexington or nearby. summer programs and more.  Please read the entire list so you don't miss anything.  If you would like more info about anything please see your Counselor. 

COLLEGE INFO

 At this time colleges are offering info sessions in person, online and/or virtual college tours.  Check out their websites for more info.

 KHEAA- Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority is a great resource for all things college related- www.kheaa.com

     *Live streaming & real time sessions- https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/sessions?main=1

Virtual College Visits through Henry Clay

Colleges will be visiting Henry Clay virtually.  Sign up at the link below.  Check back frequently as new colleges will be added often.

Virtual College link: https://forms.gle/ewC2s8awgeTHnYxF8

Virtual College Fairs: https://www.gotocollegefairs.com/

Colleges coming to Lexington

Western Kentucky University- Thurs. Sept 16:  7pm  Register at wky.edu/discoverwku or call (270) 745-2551

Middle Tennessee State University- Thurs. Nov 11: 6-8pm Register at mtsu.edu/rsvp   Origin Lexington Hotel

TUTORING

Free Online Tutoring through Lexington Public Library- Details here.

 Free Essay Editing Services for High School Students from DePaul University- Click here for info. 

 ACT/SAT/PSAT Registration & Test Prep

Students on free & reduced lunch can get fee waivers for the SAT & ACT- contact your counselor.

Other students who need assistance can contact Mrs. Bowman in the Youth Service Center- ciera.bowman@fayette.kyschools.us  

Kentucky Virtual Library- Free test prep https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome

Free bootcamps for AP & SAT:  https://www.numerade.com/courses/

ACT vs SAT- which one is best for you?  Click here to learn more about Kaplan's FREE practice test weekend to help you decide.

SAT                         Test dates, registration and practice at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

ACT                        Test dates, registration and practice at www.act.org

 PSAT                      Test prep at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10

                               KAPLAN free PSAT test prep- info here.

College Vine- Your Guide to Free SAT Prep Classes- https://blog.collegevine.com/your-guide-to-free-sat-prep-classes/

6 Free Ways to Prepare for the ACT- https://www.ksl.com/article/46670146/6-free-ways-to-prepare-for-the-act-test

Ultimate Test Prep- scholarship for Free ACT Prep Class- https://ultimatetestprep.com/scholarship/

The College Project 5 week ACT review class - www.thecollegeprojectky.com/events

Free Virtual Practice Tests from Study Point Tutoring: Register here.

Other prep options:  www.prepfactory.com

http://thecollegeprojectky.com/

https://ultimatetestprep.com/

Job opportunities

NOMINATIONS

Deadline               Program                               

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ACTIVITY/ SCHOLARSHIPS

LEXINGTON/ CENTRAL KY

 9/23/21  Camp Hope- Virtual Camp for students up to 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one in the past 2 years.  Register at https://www.bgcarenav.org/our-care-services/grief-care/camp-hope

KENTUCKY

YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers Program accepting students- https://ymcacky.org/programs/education-development/black-achievers

Craft Academy at Morehead State University- Info for current sophomores here.  Deadline to apply is 2/1/2021. 

Neighborhood Youth Council Resource Guide

National

 Juniors:  12/31/21   Free Speech Essage- https://www.thefire.org/resources/high-school-network/essay-contest/

College Resources for Undocumented Students www.wearethedream.us

Scholarships for Immigrant students- click here

deadlines vary     Study Abroad opportunities- click here for info

Guided Pathway Support Program from the Ron Brown Scholar Program- for current 10th & 11th graders.  Program is a free college advising program for college-bound African American students & their parents.  More info can be received by emailing info@ronbrown.org & application at http://rbsgps.com

FREE STEMed for Girls Program- Virtual Workshops- Learn more and register here.

Scholarship search websites- examples below

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

https://www.goingmerry.com/

https://www.scholarships.com/

https://www.fastweb.com/

fastweb College Scholarships: 2020 Edition: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/college-scholarships-2020-edition?utm_source=solo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200123_EDU

https://www.cappex.com/

https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/

https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

 https://www.college-scholarships.com/scholarship-information/free-scholarship-searches/

https://www.chegg.com/scholarships#

 https://www.tuitionfundingsources.com/

https://www.collegedata.com/en/pay-your-way/#section2330

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts

https://imfirst.org/

https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/?dtd_cell=SMPLSHDCOTDOBOOTOTHOTHRR010001

 https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php

SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS-

KY Governor's Scholars Program, KY Governor's School for the Arts, KY Governor's School for Entrepreneurs- go to this link for more info:https://www.fcps.net/Page/17020

 Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University- Deadline to apply is March 1, 2022 More info and applications at https://www.murraystate.edu/cha/

OUT OF STATE SUMMER PROGRAMS

*Many colleges have summer programs so check college websites to discover more.

*High School Navigator- database for summer programs- https://hsnavigator.org/

Wondering what to do next summer? Considering taking a gap year? TeenLife’s free online resources connect students and parents to a wide range of teen-centered academic and experiential learning opportunities that build confidence and inspire purpose and passion for life beyond school. To begin searching for summer or gap programs, go to www.teenlife.com and enter a special interest that you have in the search bar. Then filter by Summer Programs or Gap Programs. To download PDFs of TeenLife's latest guides, go to http://guides.teenlife.com/download.

Teen Life's Guide to Summer Programs 2021-2021 Booklet

 https://teenlife.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploads/Online%20Summer%20Programs%20Guide_2020.pdf