October 12, 2025
HOBY Nominations are Now Open!
Current sophomores can be nominated by their high school to participate in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) program. Each school has a limited number of nominations, so check with your counselor soon. If your school isn’t participating or you have questions, reach out to us for more information! You can register here to sign up for information sessions.
Class of 2027 Youth Salute Application Now Open
Youth salute application is now live. Current juniors can nominate themselves for this prestigious academic honor. Use this link and if your school isn’t listed, choose “other”. This year, the Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership, will sponsor the 46th annual “Youth Salute” in cooperation with the National Council on Youth Leadership. The purpose of this program is to honor high school juniors in your community who maintain a high scholastic average and have demonstrated leadership ability.
Upcoming SAT Dates
As we shared in an earlier email back in June, the state of Kentucky is no longer partnered with ACT, and beginning this year, the free state-funded junior assessment will be the SAT. Taking the October test is an excellent way for students to establish a baseline and begin preparing for the state test in the spring. There is a link below for registration and future testing sites and dates.
October 4: NLHS, Rockcastle, Madison Southern
November 8: NLHS, Whitley, OBI, Madison Southern
December 6: Whitley, Rockcastle, OBI, Madison Southern
If you have any questions about SAT registration or college testing in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
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Seniors: FAFSA Webinar Recording
🌟Practice SAT – We’re excited to offer our Class 101 students the chance to take a practice SAT test!
Testing will be available in both London and Somerset. Please use the links below to register.
At this time, we ask that you register for only one test date, as we will have more opportunities in the future.
London – October 21 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Somerset – October 29 4:00–6:30 p.m.
Somerset – November 12 3:30-6:00 p.m.
London – November 20 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Remember to always check with your high school guidance department for scholarship opportunities!
College Scholarships Various Business Scholarships -Database of various corporate scholarships
Kentucky Scholarships – Database of various scholarships.
Fastweb – One of the largest and most well-known scholarship databases.
Scholarships.com – scholarships organized by criteria like major, state, and extracurricular interests.
BigFuture by College Board – Offers scholarship search tool and connects to colleges and financial aid planning.
Niche – Offers both large and niche-specific scholarships, including some that don’t require essays.
Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars – high school seniors. Due October 28, 2025 3:00 p.m. CT
Chick-Fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships – Must be a team member.
US Bank – at least 17 years old. Due October 30, 2025 11:59 p.m. CT
BBB Trust Scholarship – all high school students. Due October 31, 2025 4:30 p.m. ET
VFW Voice of Democracy – all high school students. Due October 31, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET
VFW Patriot’s Pen – 6th-8th graders. Due October 31, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET
ENF Most Valuable Student – high school seniors. Due November 12, 2025 11:59 p.m. PT
Jack Kent Cooke – high school seniors. Due November 12, 2025
Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition – 5th-12th Grade. November 12, 2025
KCA Essay Contest – Kentucky high school seniors. Due November 15, 2025
National Honor Society – high school seniors. Due November 24, 2025 5:00 p.m. ET
Jackson Energy No Essay Scholarship – high school seniors. Due November 28, 2025
South KY RECC – high school seniors. Due December 17, 2025
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship – high school seniors. Due December 31, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET
Burger King Scholars Program – high school seniors. Deadline is 30,000 applicants or Dec. 15, 2025
Gen & Kelly Tanabe Giving Back Scholarship – all high school students. December 31, 2025
John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage – all high school students. January 12, 2026
Donate Life Scholarship – high school seniors – April 6, 2026
Schaefer Halleen’s Social Equity Scholarship – high school seniors. Due June 30, 2026
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship – high school seniors. Opens October 13, 2025
WKU Vampy – Students in grades 7-10
Rutgers Pre-College Summer Academies – Ages 16-18
Worldwide Youth in Science & Engineering Program
Arizona State University – Online Classes
GSA Application is Now Open 10th and 11 grade
GSP Application is Now Open. Please have student message us and we will add the GSP template to their College Planning Platform Files.
South KY RECC Washington Youth Tour – high school juniors. Due December 17, 2025
Somerset-Pulaski County Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy
UK PEPP Scholars – Rising College Freshman – Application open November 2025
Rutgers Pre-College Summer Programs – Application opens late fall
University of Dayton School of Engineering
God’s Pantry Food Bank – Find a location near you -September is Hunger Action Month
Laurel Heights – 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:00. No July service. Contact Darlene or Elizabeth if interested.
Eli Hill Foundation
Laurel County Life Center – Call 606-877-1717
SPEDA Triple Bag Challenge – October 13-18: Call (606) 425-5409 or email [email protected] with questions or to register
Dash for a Cure – October 19 – London
UNDERMINE-to weaken-John is still in love with Amy and will do everything he can to undermine her relationship with Scott.
OBJECTIVE–not influenced by emotions, unbiased-Rather than making assumptions and jumping to conclusions, the doctor launched an objective study to determine whether the drug was effective.
ADVOCATE–to speak in favor of, promote-All SAT teachers advocate learning vocabulary because it is the easiest way to improve one’sReading score.
NOSTALGIA– a bittersweet longing for the past-Whenever John looks at old pictures of Amy, he cannot help but feel nostalgia for the time they spent together.
INDIFFERENT–having no preference-Marge is indifferent about her college choice; she doesn’t care where she winds up going.
RESENT–to feel angry and bitter-I resent your remarks, jerk!
COMPROMISE–to expose to danger or suspicion*; to mutually settle differences-The governor’s past use of drugs compromised his credibility.
CYNICAL–believing that people are motivated by selfishness; pessimistic-Bob is so cynical he doesn’t even trust his own mother’s motives.
AESTHETIC–concerning beauty-This beautiful new car has great aesthetic value, but it doesn’t run very well.
AMBIVALENT–having opposing feelings; uncertain-Gary is ambivalent about going to Harvard: it is a good school, but he wants to stay in the South.
EVOKE–to summon or call forth-Seeing Amy again evoked such painful memories that John began to weep.
DIMINISH– to lessen or make smaller-My happiness about winning the class election was diminished when I realized how much more work I’d have to do now.
CONTEMPT–a lack of respect and intense dislike-John felt nothing but contempt for Scott since he stole Amy away from him.
DISDAIN–intense dislike-Because of his disdain for Scott, John refuses to speak to him anymore.
PRAGMATIC–practical-Holding weekly meetings in Bermuda might be fun, but it would not be a pragmatic strategy, Scott.
