Week of January 21, 2013

Senior Students & Parents – the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was made

available January 1, 2013. ALL students going to college should consider filling out this form. Watch this short video that pertains to the FAFSA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRyXfUStHO0&list=PL23B9A23CD8DD82DD&index=3.

Senior Students & Parents – make plans to attend “Paying for College 101” presented by Destiny O’Rourke from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) on January 24, 2013 at 6-7pm in the GHS auditorium. Destiny will follow up with individual appointments to help parents fill out the FAFSA on February 8 and 14, 2013. Call 781-0914 to reserve a time.

Parents – Need to know exactly how much it’s going to cost to send your child to college? Check

out the KHEAA College Cost and Planning Report at https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/CCR.htm. Credit Recovery:

Anybody that has failed a core course throughout high school should verify graduation status with his/her counselor immediately.

Credits for Graduation:

26 credits (Minimum of: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 1 Arts/Humanities, 1 Computer, ½ Health, ½ PE, 1 Computer and Tech Application credit, and a Senior Portfolio at “Apprentice” level or higher.

Pre College Curriculum:

English I, II, III, IV; Algebra I & II, & Geometry; Biology & Chemistry or Physics; World Civilization & U.S. History; ½ Health & ½ Physical Education; Two credits of the same Foreign Language; Humanities; Computer.

Applications for Post-secondary, military, scholarship, etc.: Applications are due to guidance counselors one week before due date. Those wishing to apply for academic scholarship monies should apply to the college by November 1. You must have taken ACT or SAT and be accepted by the post-secondary institution prior to applying for academic monies.

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NCAA Clearinghouse: If you have any intention of participating in college athletics, you must get online to register with the NCAA at www.eligibilitycenter.org. Follow these steps: A) fill in appropriate information, B) Download and bring “permission for records release” to the Guidance Office.

NAIA Clearinghouse :

Go online to www.playnaia.org and follow directions. Bring transcript release to the Guidance Office after registering.

No Pass-No Drive:

To keep a permit or driver’s license, a 16/17 year old must pass 4 out of 6 classes, not “dropout” of school, and have no more than 8 Unexcused absences.

Senior Pictures:

For your senior picture to be in the yearbook, you must have the picture taken by Graham’s Photography before September 1. Please call and make arrangements accordingly. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Genji Baily, our yearbook advisor at genji.bailey@warren.kyschools.us.

Scholarship / Contest Info:

Begin your scholarship search at Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, www.kheaa.com. Click on “Students and Parents.”

Kentucky Association of Professional Educators has two scholarships available for graduating seniors. Please visit www.kentuckyteachers.org for more information. Due date 3/15/13.

Please check out www.scholarshipexperts.com for various scholarships for all students. Examples include the “Top Ten List Scholarship,” “Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship,” and the “I was born in 1995 Scholarship.” Various scholarships have different due dates, some as early as December 31, 2012.

BB&T Carpenter-Dent Scholarship application for aspiring pharmacists is now available. The application deadline is June 1, 2013. Please see your counselor for an application.

University of Louisville’s Porter Scholarship is specifically designed for high achieving African American students. For more info visit http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/porter. The

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scholarship application is through our general scholarship application (http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships. One essay and letter of recommendation (which can be submitted through the app), as well as a resume, are required. The scholarship application is now available. Porter Scholarships range from $2,500 to full tuition and then some even are higher than full tuition.

Barron Enterprises, Inc. (Morris Jewelry and Candle Makers on the Square) is offering a $5000 scholarship opportunity for Warren County and Bowling Green High Schools (juniors and seniors). One award to the essay winner will be presented for school year 2013. See your counselor for details. Essays must be in the student's own hand, and written in cursive. If there are questions, please call Michael Barron at 321-525-9213. Deadline to enter is May 31, 2013.

College Week Live is one of the most popular sites for college search. It is FREE! Sign up online at www.collegeweeklive.com.

eSchoolView, a website software company, is offering scholarships again! This opportunity is open to all seniors. The Web Design Contest is for seniors interested in pursuing graphic design, web design or other arts. The Web Technology Contest asks students to develop creative ways to use web technology in education. You may go to www.edschoolview.com/scholarships to find out more details.

The Moose Youth Awareness Program is offering a scholarship opportunity to any high school student. Please see your guidance counselor for more information or email Judy Hampton at judyhampton@insightbb.com.

Wace Co-op Scholarship Program is open to students attending one of the 10 WACE partner institutions (Clarkson University, State University of New York Oswego, Drexel University, University of Cincinnati, University of Massachusetts Lowell, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, Kettering University, Johnson & Wales University). Please visit www.waceinc.org for details. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2013.

Any senior interested in the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio needs to see their counselor. U of Dayton seeks to award a Leadership in Service Scholarship award to one GHS student. The student must have an innate desire for personal development and be committed to service within his or her school, church or community. Deadline to speak to your counselor is January 30, 2013.

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The American Legion invites you to visit www.legion.org/needalift for scholarship and

financial aid information.

University of Kentucky is offering 20 first-time freshmen that are first-generation college

students a chance at a $5000 scholarship. To see if you’re eligible, visit

www.uky.edu/UGE/FIrstScholars/ or contact Martina Martin, First Scholars Coordinator at

859-257-3532 or via email at martina.martin@uky.edu. The deadline to apply is February

15, 2013.

Davidson Fellows Scholarship is a $50,000 scholarship open to US citizens that are 18 years

of age or younger as of September 29, 2013. Applicants must have completed a significant

piece of work in one of the submission categories and be able to demonstrate that the work

is his/her own creation. Applications can be found at

www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php. Deadline to apply is February 6, 2013.

Gilbraitti Scholarship is a $500 scholarship open to students between the ages of 16-20 that

will be attending any college in the fall of 2013. Applications can be found online at

http://www.mortgagebrokerslangley.ca/mortgagecompany.php. Deadline to apply is March

1, 2013.

Odenza Marketing Group Award is a $500 award open to students between the ages of 16-

25 on March 30, 2013. Students must submit answers to the essay questions which can be

found on the application page, prior to the March 30, 2013 deadline. Applications can be

found online at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php.

Carrington Dental Centre is hosting the “10 Words or Less” $500 Scholarship contest.

Students must be between the ages of 14-25 and attending school in the fall of 2013.

Students must answer the question on the sponsors’ website in 10 words or less.

Applications can be found online at www.facebook.com/myscholarships.

BBG Communications Scholarship is offering a $1000 scholarship to students between the

ages of 16-21 on June 30, 2013. Students must submit answers to the two essay questions,

which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30, 2013 deadline.

Applications can be found at www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php.

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Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship program is available to all Army women – active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserve and their children. Eligibility Requirements and the application form are online at http://www.awfdn.org/programs/legacyscholarships.shtml. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013.

Distracted Driving Public Service Announcement contest open to grades 6-12. Did you know? Distracted driving, including texting behind the wheel and turning to talk to friends in the backseat, can have deadly consequences, especially for teens. Drive 2 Life encourages you to create your own PSA to help prevent distracted driving. The grand prize winning student will receive $1,000 plus a trip to New York City where a film team will transform his/her PSA into a 30-second commercial. Contest deadline is February 28, 2013. Visit http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3756833/&eml=SMP/e/20121205////NRSF//contest/SL1_V2///&ym_MID=1453018&ym_rid=18138546 for more details.

South Central Counseling Association (SCCA) is offering a scholarship to a senior planning to

pursue an education degree at a Kentucky university or college. Applications are available

from your guidance counselor. Due date is March 15, 2013.

Kentucky Farm Bureau has exciting scholarships available to seniors. To be eligible, you

must:

o have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA or a minimum 23 ACT score

o Be the child of a Kentucky Farm Bureau member and remain such while the

scholarship is in force

o Finish high school within the year they apply for the scholarship

o For the Leadership in Agriculture scholarship, applicant’s parents must be actively

engaged in production agriculture.

Visit www.kyfb.com/scholarhsips to access the application. Deadline to apply is February 28,

2013.

Visit www.meritaid.com to find merit-based scholarships and the colleges that offer

them.

Commonwealth Credit Union has two scholarships available to high school seniors.

Either the student or their parents must be members of the credit union. See your

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counselor for an application or visit http://www.ccuky.org/scholarship/. Deadline to apply

is March 15, 2013 at 4:00pm EST.

Any student interested in attending AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing

Arts (locations in New York and Los Angeles) should speak directly with their counselor

about the AMDA Scholarship Nomination Form. The deadline to submit the form is April

2, 2013.

Citizens First Bank will be giving away a $500 scholarship to a Warren County HS senior

who plans to enroll full time at WKU in the fall of 2013. Please visit

www.citizensfirstbank.com to apply. Deadline is March 1, 2013.

Buick Achiever Scholarship Program applications are now available at

www.buickachievers.com. This scholarship is available for high school seniors who plan

to enroll full time at a four year college or university in 2013-14. The scholarship is

geared toward students planning a course of study in engineering technology, design or

business with an interest in the auto industry. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2013

at 5pm E.S.T.

The following scholarship/financial aid opportunities were shared with counselors via Mr.

Dunn. Please click on individual links for details.

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES

http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2) Student Inventors Scholarships

http://www.invent.org/collegiate

3) Student Video Scholarships

http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships

http://www.coca-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html

5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships

http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships

http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

7) Brand Essay Competition

http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

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8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)

http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

9) Xerox Scholarships for Students

http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

11) National Assoc. Of Black Journalists Scholarships

(NABJ)

http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid

Scholarships

http://www.fina/id.org/

15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships

http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

16) Microsoft Scholarship Program

http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search

h ttp://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship

_search.jsp

18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits

http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for

Minority Students

http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships

http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml

21) Guaranteed Scholarships

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)

http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

23) Easley National Scholarship Program

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http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

24) Maryland Artists Scholarships

http://www.maef.org/

26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business

Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)

http://www.jackituckfield.org/

27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships

http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students

http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help

http://www.iefa.org/

30) College Board Scholarship Search

http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

31) Burger King Scholarship Program

http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition

http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds

http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database

http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid

http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm

36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship

Gateways from Black Excel

http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help

http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)

http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students

http://www.back2college.com/

41) Scholarships and Fellowships

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http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies

http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study

around the world)

http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities

http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

45) INROADS internships

http://www.inroads.org/

46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships

http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships

http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing

http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide

http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund

http://www.roothbertfund.com

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is sponsoring a creative writing contest, Future World:

How would you like to pay for that? The contest asks juniors and seniors in high school to explain

in an essay, play, short story or poem what the future looks like to them – Is there cash or are

smartphones the primary forms of payment for goods and services? What are the costs and

benefits they envision in Future World? As they craft their compositions, students must think

about what economic concepts impact Future World and whether there are any unintended

consequences. Submissions must be postmarked on or before Feb. 28, 2013. The winning

students are awarded cash gift cards as prizes and the teachers who sponsor students receive gift

bags and bragging rights. Please visit http://www.clevelandfed.org/learning_center for more

information.

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The National WWII Museum announces 2013 Student Essay. Visit

www.nationalww2museum.org/essaycontests for more information about contest rules. Essays

must be received by March 29, 2013 at 5pm CST.

Independence Bank is pleased to announce its 2013-14 scholarship opportunities. These

scholarships (ranging from $500-$10,000) will be awarded only to students in counties

Independence Bank operates. The first scholarship is a general scholarship open to any

senior attending any school. The second is for a senior attending WKU. The third

scholarship is for a student with a farming background who intends to pursue an

agriculture related degree. Please see your guidance counselor for an application or visit

http://1776bank.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013-Scholarship-Application.pdf.

The deadline to apply is February 15, 2013. Finalists will be notified in mid March.

Cardinals of Kentucky of the American Business Women’s Association is offering a special

$2,000 scholarship opportunity to the first twenty eligible applicants. In order to be

eligible for consideration, applicants must be women who: 1) are US citizens and

residents of Warren, Butler, Monroe, Barren, Edmonson, Simpson, Logan, Hart, Allen or

Metcalf counties, 2) a full time college student in the fall of 2013 at a licensed, accredited

Kentucky college or university authorized to confer degrees at the bachelor level or

higher and 3) have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5. Please see your guidance

counselor and email Peggy Sharer at psharer@bellsouth.net. The deadline to apply is

May 15, 2013, but, remember, the first twenty eligible applications are accepted.

The Warren County Democratic Women’s Club is offering a $500 scholarship (can be

used at any post-secondary institution) to a senior male or female student who is

registered as a Democrat or plans to do so once they turn 18. Both parents must be

registered Democrats. The winner of this scholarship will be forwarded on to the state

competition to vie for a $1,000 scholarship (must be used at a Kentucky school). The

deadline to apply is Friday, February 22, 2013 at 4pm CST. See your counselor for an

application.

The Kentucky Federation of Republican Women seeks to grant a $1,000 to a college

bound high senior girl who has been politically active during her high school career. The

qualified applicant will graduate from a Kentucky high school in 2013, is a registered

Republican and plans to enroll at an accredited college or university in Kentucky. Please

see your counselor for an application. Deadline to enter is April 1, 2013.

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Student Insights announces the 2013 Student-View Scholarship Program worth $10,500 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. It’s quick and easy to apply. Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The winner will be announced in May 2013. The deadline is April 21, 2013.

Any senior planning to attend WKU and major in Science or Engineering needs to write a one page narrative with the subject heading “Why I am interested in becoming an Ogden Research Scholar” and see their guidance counselor no later than February 11, 2013 to be considered for nomination for the $2500 Ogden Research Scholarship.

The WKU ALIVE Center coordinates a program for students with an interest in service to get assistance with their tuition at WKU. The program titled Bonner Leadership Scholar is accepting applications until April 1, 2013. Details are available at http://www.wku.edu/alive/public_scholarship/bonner.php or from our guidance counselor.

Lindsey Wilson College announces Scholars Day on February 23, 2013. Any senior that has an ACT composite score of 24 or above may compete for the Begley Scholarship which provides full tuition, room and board. Students competing for the scholarship must write an essay on the following topic, “On Election Day 2012, Massachusetts became the 18th state to legalize medical marijuana. What are your thoughts?” To reserve your spot, submit an application for admission, official transcript, and three letters of recommendation and your essay by February 15, 2013. Please call LWC admissions office for details about this opportunity at 1-800-264-0138.

Testing Info:

PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) test results from the October 17, 2012 will be available in January.

The next available ACT test date is April 13, 2013 (Registration deadline is March 8, 2013 with late registration from March 9-22, 2013). The GHS code number is 180254. To register for the ACT test, visit www.actstudent.org.

College Visit Info:

As a senior you may make ONE college visit on a school day as long as you get it pre-approved by Mr. Dunn. Simply write a note, drop it off at the attendance desk, and we will

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take it from there. You will need to turn in proof of your visit from the post-secondary institution upon your return to school.

Miami University is offering an expense paid overnight visit for high-achieving, underrepresented high school seniors (class of 2013). Students who successfully complete the Bridges program and apply for first year admission to Miami’s Oxford campus for fall 2013 will have their $50 application fee waived and receive a $10,000 scholarship. Application materials can be found at www.MiamiOH.edu/bridges.

Covenant College, located in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, is offering 2012-13 preview weekends. Students spend two nights in the residence halls with current students, sit in on classes and tour the campus. The cost of attendance is $40 per student. Students may register online at www.covenant.edu/cpw.

Murray State University is hosting Racer Day on March 27th. Racer days are open house style visits. Please visit www.murraystate.edu/racerdays for more information.

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (formerly Bowling Green Technical College) invites you for their open house on February 28, 2013 from 4-6pm. Please enter Buidling F for this even. Can’t make it to open house? Plan a campus tour on any Tuesday or Thursday at 9am and select Fridays at 10am. Visit http://bgtctours.eventbrite.com/ to schedule a tour time.

Seaton Hall University located in South Orange, New Jersey is hosting open houses on February 17, 2013 and April 28, 2013. Visit www.shu.edu/visiting for more information.

Miscellaneous Info:

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) is a three week residential summer camp where creative students become immersed in developing solutions to real world problems or needs. Students, working in teams, will learn how to take an idea, utilize science, technology, engineering and math skills to turn it into a product or service, and develop a business model around it. The camp is FREE, open to all high school students and will be held at Georgetown College June 9-29. Students can apply as an individual or as a team of two or more. Applications are available at gse.kstc.com for more information. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2013.

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WKU Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science has started the admissions process for the class of 2015. To apply, a student must be a sophomore, complete Geometry and Algebra II prior to enrollment, score a minimum 22 math on the ACT or score a minimum 520 math on the SAT, and submit all required materials no later than February 1, 2013. Students can request an application by contacting (270) 745-6565 or by completing a request form online at http://www.wku.edu/academy/admissions_app.php.

St. John’s College, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Annapolis, Maryland, invites juniors and seniors to the 2013 Summer Academy. Students read and discuss a selection of texts from some of the most important books of Western culture in small classes guided by St. John’s faculty known as tutors. Summer Academy students live in college dormitories, enjoy off campus expeditions creating an immersion of self-discovery, independence and intellectual growth. Students will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around them. Tuition is $990 and includes room, board, books and off-campus cultural excursions. Contact www.stjohnscollege.edu for more information.

State Farm has tools and resources to guide you as you work with your teen to help them be safe drivers. Visit http://teendriving.statefarm.com/ for more information to help teens learn, plan and practice their skills.

Murray State University is hosting the summer 2013 Commonwealth Honors Academy June 8-29, 2013. This academy brings together gifted high school juniors for three weeks in an interdisciplinary living environment. Upon completion of the Academy, students will receive six hours of university studies credit, have the opportunity to take six additional hours of tuition free university courses at Murray State during their senior year, and be awarded a four-year $2000 per year housing scholarship to Murray State University. To be eligible students must have completed the junior year of high school, have a composite ACT of approximately 25, as well as other credentials (such as community involvement, class rank and teacher recommendations) are taken into consideration in the selection process. Applications packets are online at http://www.murraystate.edu/cha. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2013.

University of Kentucky Freshman Summer Program (June 9-July 19, 2013) is an academically intensive program designed to improve the retention of African American, Hispanic and American Indian, first generation and low income students admitted to UK for the 2013 fall semester. To apply visit www.uky.edu/diversity/cares. Applications are due by March 4, 2013.

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The STEP (Students Turning Education into Potential) Program is a program for selected juniors and seniors sponsored by Leadership BG. The program develops fundamental leadership skills and exposes students to numerous civic, educational and vocational opportunities within the community. Events are during the school day (except the Reception and Graduation) and will be considered EXCUSED absences. A $1,000 scholarship is given away for one of the participants each year. Scholarship deadline is March 13, 2012.

Please note the following event dates: February 4, 2013 Reception at BG Chamber of Commerce (for participants & parents) Feb 9, 2013 Area Chamber of Commerce February 13, 2013 Class Retreat February 20, 2013 Media and the Arts Day February 27, 2013 AgriBusiness and Economics Day March 13, 2013 Health and Human Services Day / Scholarship Deadline March 20, 2013 Local Government and Justice Day April 11, 2013 Graduation (evening ceremony)

Jonathon R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop is an opportunity for gifted writers to attend an eight day summer program at Denison University June 23-30, 2013. Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. The cost of the program is $1,200 which covers room and board. For more information visit http://reynolds.denison.edu/. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2013.

University of Kentucky is seeking high school seniors who are interested in working as a student athletic trainer at UK. Students interested in the medical field (athletic training, physical therapy, nursing, pre-med, etc) are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are available if a student completes one year in the program. Seniors must have a 2.75 or above cumulative GPA. The deadline to apply is February 3, 2012. Applications are available from your guidance counselor.

Lindsey Wilson College would love to introduce an excellent service learning opportunity with potential for scholarship money called the Bonner Scholar Program. You may visit LWC’s Admissions Open House on Saturday, January 26th or The Talent Showcase on Saturday, March 23rd to learn more. Please visit www.lindsey.edu/bonner or www.facebook.com/lwcbonnerscholar for details. Should you decided to apply, see your counselor. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 22, 2013.

Hope Harbor of Bowling Green announces the 5th annual essay and poetry contest for sexual assault awareness. The contest is open to all middle and high school students. Contest

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winners will read their entries at the “Take Back the Night” event on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 6pm. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2013. Winners will be announced no later than March 15, 2013. See your guidance counselor for details.

AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts invites interested seniors to the National Audition Tour for Admission and Scholarships. The Nashville date is Sunday, January 20, 2013. Visit amda.edu for more locations and dates.

Life Abundant Center is hosting “Help for Friends and Families of People with Eating Disorders” at 1911B Scottsville Rd. (Kentucky Farm Bureau building) on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 6:30-7:30pm. Cost is $25.00 per family. Call 792-9683 for details.

Do you know a girl who wants to change the world? 50 rising high school junior and senior girls will be selected to attend the ANN power VITAL VOICES LEADERSHIP FORUM in Washington, D.C. and learn leadership skills that will help them make a difference in their communities and around the world. Apply now through January 21, 2013 at ANNpower.org.

Emory College in Atlanta, Georgia announces its Pre-College which gives high school juniors and seniors a glimpse of academic and residential life at a top ranked national university. Please visit www.precollege.emory.edu for details.