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No school on Monday, January 15 for MLK day.




SCHOLARSHIPS

While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed.


Horatio Alger Scholarships






GSE 2024 Summer Program Dates

Session 1: June 16 - July 6 at Thomas More University

Session 2: June 23 - July 13 at The University of Kentucky

The Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) Summer Startup is now accepting applications for summer 2024. Deadline for submission is Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. GSE’s Summer Startup is a free three-week residential program where high school entrepreneurs from across the state come together on a college campus to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. Participants will gain vital entrepreneurial skills, make connections, and transform their lives whether they head to college, start a business, or both. All Kentucky 9th, 10th, and 11th graders interested in entrepreneurship are encouraged to apply for the Summer Startup program. GSE does not consider grade-point averages or test scores in its application, and the program is free for selected students. Dozens of businesses have been launched in Kentucky by GSE graduates and several patents have been filed. Graduates also qualify for millions of dollars in scholarships at colleges and universities across Kentucky. To learn more about GSE and apply for Summer Startup 2024, visit KentuckyGSE.com. The application for the 2024 program is due on January 22nd, 2024.  See attached flyer. 




Good Morning KYACAC Members,

The KYACAC "Achieve Your Dreams" Scholarship was named after a dear friend, colleague who had a positive and lasting impact on our profession - Kimberly D. Merritt.

High School Seniors are asked to complete the KYACAC 2024 Kimberly D. Merritt "Achieve Your Dreams" Scholarship Application  by the deadline of Friday, February 23rd. The application does require students to submit in 500 words or less an essay about someone who has impacted or inspired their college admissions process and state why they were beneficial in their journey into higher education. 

One $1,000 award will be given to each of the four regions in Kentucky (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western). The students receiving the award will be invited to attend the KYACAC Conference in Owensboro, KY during the Scholarships, Awards and Closing Lunch on Friday, March 15th.

Please contact me with any questions at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Stephanie Dickerson

President-Elect, KYACAC




Attention, juniors!

Blue Grass Energy is offering an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. this summer through their Washington Youth Tour program. If you get your power from them and would like to participate in this leadership program, visit https://bgenergy.com/washington-youth-tour to apply. The deadline is January 31.

 


All 10th-12th grade students should check their accounts on KHEAA.com to see if they are missing any KEES money from previous years.  I have updated those who filled out the Google form that I sent out earlier this year.  If you have never checked then you will need to create an account.  Must know SS#, date of birth, and person's personal email address.




Coming next Friday, January 19th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm!!!!


 See attached FAFSA 1040 cheat sheet 24-25



Students and parents, please see attachments to learn more about www.Raise.Me scholarships.






Curious about a specific job?  How much can you expect to make?  How much training or education do you need?  This is an excellent site to use to explore careers.  


Hi Cynthia,
Do you know a graduating high school senior who is looking for scholarship opportunities to continue their education?
We are pleased to extend the Hamilton Relay Scholarship opportunity to seniors in Kentucky who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind or have difficulty speaking.

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing the scholarship application with eligible students. All candidates are required to submit an application, write an essay under the topic of communication technology and provide a letter of recommendation in order to qualify.

The scholarship deadline is January 31, 2024, and applications must be received or postmarked by that date. The scholarship is in the amount of $500, and the winner will be determined on or before March 1, 2024.
If you have any questions about Kentucky Relay or the Hamilton Relay Scholarship Program, please contact me directly.
We are excited to give back to the community by offering this scholarship opportunity, and we look forward to learning more about the outstanding students in Kentucky!
Sincerely,
Peggy Ward | Kentucky Outreach Coordinator | Hamilton Relay
C: 615.739.7990 | [email protected]hamiltonrelay.com


Appt DateRep NameCollege
3/4/2024Ashleigh PalmerAustin Peay State University

Have a wonderful 3 day weekend!
Mrs.Cynthia Miracle
Senior Counselor
Anderson County High School
One Bearcat Drive
Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342
Phone: 502.839.5118 ext. 6209
Fax: 502-839-3486


Order your ACHS transcript by using the link below:


College and Military Representatives can now schedule lunch visits with https://counselorcommunity.com/

Report Domestic Violence
Kentucky’s domestic violence programs and shelters are OPEN 24/7 and are safe for survivors and their families to receive emergency shelter and supportive services. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence and needs assistance, please reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, by calling 1-800-799-SAFE, or visiting KCADV.org.

If you are in crisis, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK  or text the Crisis Text Line by texting: 
HOME to 741741 and a trained crisis counselor will assist you.  It's Free. 

Local Crisis resources include: 
The Ridge - Free Assessments            Peace Assessment and Referral Center -Free Assessments
1.800.753.HOPE (4673)                          859.313.3515
859.269.2325                                          8AM-9PM Monday-Friday
24 hours a day/7 days a week                 1401 Harrodsburg Rd 
3060 Rio Dosa Dr.                                   Suite A
Lexington, KY                                          Lexington, KY
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