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

Colleges coming near Henry Clay

*JUNIORS- To meet with college reps coming to Henry Clay sign up online here .

Governor's School for the Arts/Governor's School for Entrepreneurs/Commonwealth Honors Academy

GSE- Application for 9th, 10th and 11th graders at https://www.kentuckygse.com/apply

Deadline to Apply- January 20, 2020    Info sessions- Nov 19- 8am and 3:20pm in room 138, Nov 21- all 3 lunches in room 138- bring your own lunch

GSA- Application opens October 4 for 10th and 11th graders at http://www.kentuckycenter.org/education-community-arts/gsa

         Prep Workshops- Registration also opens Oct 4, Info sessions Tues, Oct 22.  8am & 3:20pm- HC Library, all 3 lunches in room 138-bring your lunch

 Commonwealth Honors Academy @Murray State University  murraystate.edu/cha   3 week summer program for current juniors

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

LFUCG Parks and Recreation- Contact Suzanne Leibee at sleibee@lexingtonky.gov for more information.

Lexington Living Arts and Science Center Summer Volunteer Program- must be 16 or older.  Download application here & return to JoAnna Scates at volunteer@lasclex.org

Carnegie Center-  Contact Erica Cook at erica@carnegiecenterlex.org or 254-4175 ext 28 if interested or for more info

 TUTORING

Math-  Tuesday & Wednesday mornings  7:30am - 8:15am  Room 134- Just show up

Tutoring Club- multiple subjects-  Text @hctutoring to 81010 for text notifications-  Tutoring typically offered on Thurs & Fri at 7:30am in room 145.  Pay attention to text reminders.

After school Study Hall/Tutoring- Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm in room 4.  Everyday study hall available and tutoring available according to this schedule- Mon- English, Wed- Math & Science, Thurs- Math & Social Studies    No registration required

www.prepfactory.com

JOBS

 KUMON- assistants to help pre-k through high school students with math & reading skills. Monday and/or Thurs 3:30-8pm  Interested applicants email triciamartino@ikumon.com

McAlister's Deli- Euclid Ave- must have and maintain a 3.2GPA

Marco's Pizza is hiring insiders and drivers.  Insiders must be 16.  Drivers have to be 18 and have had their license for atleast 2 years.  Apply at marcos.com 

 ACT/SAT/PSAT Registration & Test Prep

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

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

                                New ACT test prep: ACT Academy   www.act.org/academy

 PSAT                      Test date: October 16 at Henry Clay  More info & 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

The College Project 5 week ACT Review course beginning Feb 3- For more info & registration email: www.thecollegeprojectky.com/events  

 Other prep options:  www.prepfactory.com

NOMINATIONS

Deadline               Program                               

ACTIVITY/ SCHOLARSHIPS

Date/Deadline                    Activity/Scholarship

 Neighborhood Youth Council Resource Guide

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

 YMCA Black Achievers Registration packet here.

1/17/20         John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest- 9th-12th grades- https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest

1/17/20        Fayette County 4-H Camp Recruitment Fair  5pm-8pm Fayette Co Cooperative Extension Office- 1140 Harry Sykes Way, Lexington-Registration info.

1/31/20        US Marine Corps Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy- open to 10th & 11th graders- https://slcda.marines.com/

1/31/20        Bezos Scholars Program- year long leadership program that amplifies youth voice and action.  Info here.

2/1/20         Optimist International Essay Competition- Planning Guide here.  Email essays to Optimist Club c/o Sean Smith 2417 Regency Rd, Ste E Lexington 40503

2/17/20         SCAD Challenge competition- can earn scholarships-  https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-challenge

3/6/20          Junior Achievement Miss Business Workshop- https://www.jotform.com/jabluegrass/jamissbusiness

3/25/20      STEM Outreach Program-10th-12th grade females- Cincinnati, OH- Saturday, April 25- http://perryinitiative.org/programs/student-online-application/

3/27/20        KET Young Writers Contest- https://www.ket.org/education/young-writers-contest/

4/11/20       University of Kentucky College of Engineering Science Fair- Flyer here and register here.

4/15/20       Bill of Rights Institute "We the Students Essay Contest"- https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

5/1/20         American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship- https://americancollegefoundation.org/college-planning-visionary-scholarship-details/

5/22/20         11th graders:  B. Davis Scholarship  http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Ongoing

Youth Award Contests- National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution- https://www.sar.org/education/youth-contests-and-awards

                Essay, JROTC Cadet Award, Eagle Scout Program, Oration Contest

Scholarship search websites- click here for list of examples.

SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAMS-

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

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College Transitions Top Summer Programs for 2020-  https://www.collegetransitions.com/top-summer-programs-for-high-school-students/

Kenyon College- STEM Scholars Program-  kenyon.edu/stem-scholars, Camp 4- kenyon.edu/camp-4, KEEP Scholars Program- kenyon.edu/keep , Young Writers Workshop- kenyonreview.org/young-writers

 Duke Summer Session-  https://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students

 Oxbridge Academic Programs- Summer Study 2020- Grades 7-12 https://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/download-brochure   https://www.oxbridgeprograms.com/apply-now

 Sullivan University Summer Camps-  https://sullivan.edu/summercamp/

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange- www.usagermanyscholarship.org

Wash U Architecture, Art & Design Pre-College Programs-  samfoxschool.wustl.edu/precollege

Yale Young Global Scholars- globalscholars.yale.edu

 University of Southern California Summer Programs- https://summerprograms.usc.edu

 Cleveland Institute of Art Summer Pre-College Program  cia.edu/precollege  Priority Deadline: 2/15, Application deadline 4/15/20 For 9th, 10th & 11th graders

  4/8/20  Indiana University Global Summer- 9th - 11th grades- https://kelley.iu.edu/faculty-research/centers-institutes/international-business/programs-initiatives/business-is-global.cshtml

 Brandeis University Precollege Programs- if interested see your counselor to be nominated-https://www.brandeis.edu/precollege/programs/index.html

Telluride Association Summer Programs- tasp.tellurideassociation.org

Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive- Lehigh University- global.lehigh.edu/iacocca-institute/high-school

University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy- www.hcsa.pitt.edu

2/1/20  Samford University Bulldog Pharmacy Camp- https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp

Lewis & Clark College Fir Acres Writing Workshop-  go.lclark.edu/firacres  Priority deadline 1/1/20

University of Miami (FL) Summer Scholars Program- Info here.

University of Southern California Bovard Scholars Program- https://bovardscholars.usc.edu/our-program/how-to-apply/

Barnard College Pre-College Summer Programs-  barnard.edu/precollegeprograms

Summerfuel Academic Summer Programs-  summerfuel.com

Carnegie Mellon summer Pre-College programs- https://www.cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/summer-session.html

 Boston University Summer Programs https://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/

Boston University Academy of Media Production summer workshop-  https://combeyond.bu.edu/workshop/academy-of-media-production/

3/1- Denison University Summer Writing Workshop June 21-28. More info at https://reynolds.denison.edu/

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies-  https://spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself

University of Rochester Pre-College programs-  https://enrollment.rochester.edu/precollege/

 University of Delaware Edge summer college program- https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/precollege-programs/edge/

 Penn Engineering Summer Academy-https://esap.seas.upenn.edu/    Priority Deadline: 2/28, Final Deadline 3/27

Carleton Summer Liberal Arts Institute-  https://www.carleton.edu/summer/pre-college/programs/