Horatio Alger Scholarship Application

 

The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.

SENIORS Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Eligibility Requirements: Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships) Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 Be a United States citizen CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TO APPLY

Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation Scholarship 2026

Each year, JPEC awards ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in our service territory.

Scholarship Requirements

• A student must be a high school senior who plans to enroll in a full-time course of study (12 hours per semester) at an accredited university or community college no later than the fall semester.
• The student’s primary residence must be served by JPEC and the JPEC account must be in the name of the student’s parent or guardian.
• The student must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 and an ACT score of 18 or better.

Deadline: February 20, 2026

Click here for application and more information

BIACS Scholarships

Since 1988, the Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society (BIACS) has awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships to college-bound, graduating high school seniors from Commonwealth of Kentucky. The BIACS Scholarship program started with a single $1000 scholarship in 1988 and has grown manifold since then with 29 scholarships awarded in 2025.

Cash awards ($1000-$3000) are presented to deserving students at the Annual BIACS Awards Banquet conducted in Lexington, KY. Both merit and need-based scholarships are awarded. For 2026, we are also happy to share that a scholarship has been set up for students planning to attend a community college.
 
Scholarship Applications will be accepted electronically through February 28, 2026
 
The portal is now open for the 2026 applications. 
 
Application submissions via the scholarship portal at www.biacs.org or via the link below: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaLSiAOjXliSbvuqcf2GBAajCvbKI6NCpp12Mws24X4BlVgw/viewform  
 
Scholarships will be awarded at the Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society Annual Scholarship presentation.  Banquet will be held in Lexington, KY and the date will be announced soon.
 
Awardees must attend the event in-person to accept the award at the presentation; failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the award. Contact secretary@biacs.org for additional questions or further assistance.
 
Announcing new guidelines for the TOYOTA Scholarships
This year we will be recognizing four to six students as Toyota scholars, and each will receive a cash award of either $1000 or $1500. To qualify a student must meet all the scholarships requirements listed below. In addition, they must declare Engineering as their college major.
 
Application Requirements
●       Minimum GPA: 3.0 (merit based), 2.5 (merit or need based)
●       Resume: 2 page limit, use of template resume is recommended
●       Personal Essay: 250-word limit (tell us why you need this scholarship and any other information not covered in your resume) Helpful hints listed below
●       Letter of recommendation: At least one LOR required. Must show your name, address and name of your school. Must be written by a faculty member at your current academic institution, who is familiar with your academic standing and/or financial need. Letters by family members/relatives will not be considered.  

Interested in healthcare and cancer-related careers? Check out this competitive opportunity!

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity you will need to speak to your teacher to be recommended for it.  Here's what I have received from the University of Kentucky about this opportunity!

The Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network (MCCAN) and the Appalachian Career Training in Oncology (ACTION) program are teaming up to host the Kentucky NextGen Cancer Summit: AI, Innovation, and Discovery, a one-day conference at the University of Kentucky, for high school juniors and seniors interested in healthcare and cancer-related careers. Students will connect with cancer researchers, physicians, and healthcare professionals to explore how artificial intelligence and innovation are shaping the future of cancer prevention, treatment, and research. The summit includes keynote talks, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities that highlight education and career pathways in oncology, biomedical science, and healthcare innovation.

Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM.

We seek teacher recommendations for high school students in their junior and senior years who are interested in healthcare and cancer-related careers. Students must be at least 16 years old by April 17, 2026, a Kentucky resident, attending a Kentucky school, and involved in a career and/or healthcare- based related program (HOSA, AHEC, SHE, pathway programs, 4-H, etc.).

Teacher recommendations are due by Friday, December 5, 2025.

Accepted students will receive an email from Holly.Burke@uky.edu or Melissa.Darsey@uky.edu by the
week of December 15, 2025, with an acceptance survey, parent waivers, emergency contact forms, and photo release forms. Students must submit the acceptance survey and forms by Friday, January 30, 2026.

WKCTC Onsite Admissions & Scholarships

 

WKCTC will be here on November 24 to help students apply for admission (it's FREE!) and work on their scholarship applications.  There will also be a financial aid counselor to help students and families complete the FAFSA.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Volunteer Service Hours Opportunity

Need service/volunteer hours? Starla Solomon has reached out to recruit volunteers for the Calvert City Christmas Bazaar coming up on Dec 6th.  She coordinates the volunteers and would be the person to contact at 270-205-9885. The time range is 8:30-4 or blocks of time in between.  If you are interested, please text her by 11/25.

Message from Yearbook

 

2026 KASBO SCHOLARSHIP

 

KASBO will be awarding (4) $2,500 scholarships to Kentucky high school graduating seniors who will major in business or education.

All applicants must obtain two (2) letters of recommendation.  One recommendation must be school-related, and one recommendation must be either community-related or church-related.  Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the link provided on the webpage.    Also, you will find a link to share with your high school counselor to verify your enrollment and transcript information. 

Finalists will be contacted to schedule an interview.  Interviews are conducted virtually.  

The application and letters of recommendation must be received by December 15, 2025.   

There is a link to the application and reference forms on the website.  Interested students must go to Kentucky Association of School Business Officials 2026 Scholarship to apply. 

University of Louisville Free Application Week

 

Greetings from the University of Louisville! We are excited to offer Kentucky students* the opportunity to apply for free from Nov. 10-16. Please add to your daily announcements and encourage your students to work on their UofL application this week. Please note: students must apply using the Take Flight Application.** UofL's Take Flight Application Please reach out if you or any of your students have any questions. We are here for you at 502-852-6531 and admitme@louisville.edu. Go Cards! Office of Undergraduate Admissions University of Louisville *Students must have a Kentucky home address in order to apply for free. **Kentucky students can apply for free Nov. 10-16 by submitting UofL's Take Flight Application. This offer is not valid through the Common App.

A Message from Yearbook

 

Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution (KSDAR) Scholarship

The Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution (KSDAR) offers one $1,000 scholarship each year to a graduating high school senior who has pursued a well-rounded curriculum and been involved in a variety of school and community activities. Our local chapter, Clarks River, is inviting graduating high school seniors to apply for this $1,000 scholarship offered through KSDAR.   Our local chapter will select one applicant to forward to the state competition for the opportunity to win $1000 scholarship. 

Submission Requirements:
1. A completed Kentucky DAR Scholarship Application, including his/her curriculum, as well as student and civic activities, hobbies, and interests.
2. A transcript of the applicant’s grades, showing a 3.0 or above on a 4.0 system.
3. A 500-word composition, indicating his/her career objectives and major goal in life.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

DEADLINE DECEMBER 8, 2025

Turn completed applications into Mrs. Boone

College Preview: University of Louisville 2026

Our admission counselor will be here to meet with interested students on November 21.  Their scholarship deadline is quickly approaching.  

Competitive and Mentored Scholarships: Dec. 1 deadline.

• Additional application and materials required.
• Students who are eligible to apply for these scholarships will find their next steps in their UofL Gateway soon after they apply to UofL.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

College Preview: University of Kentucky

 

A representative from the UK office of admissions will be hosting a zoom meeting on November 20 to speak with interested students.  Their early action and scholarship deadline is quickly approaching.  Students who want to be considered for competitive and academic scholarships and the Lewis Honors College should apply by Dec. 1 using the Early Action track. The Regular Decision deadline is Feb. 15. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

College Preview: Bellarmine University

 

Our admission counselor from Bellarmine University will be here on November 6 to meet with interested students.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

The Hagan Scholarship

 The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides $2,000 to help pay for essential items to attend college and up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts, and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars have attended 745 colleges and universities located in 50 states and the District of Columbia and have studied abroad in 58 countries.

Deadline is December 1, 2025

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WKU Campus Visit

 

Permission forms for our WKU Campus tour are now available in my office. We will be touring campus on November 18th for interested students.  We hope to visit with academic departments, eat lunch on campus, listen to a student panel, eat dinner in Bowling Green before ending the trip with a Hilltopper basketball game - these are tentative plans and may have to be adjusted based on what the college has available.  Spots are limited and will be based on attendance, grades, and behavior.  Students must meet the college's admission requirements in order to go on the trip. There is a cost to the trip but we do not want the cost of the trip to be a barrier to any student.  Please let me know if you have a financial need.  Permission Forms are due November 3rd.

More FASFA Help Opportunities

 

We have three more dates this semester that financial aid counselors will be on campus.  This is a great time to complete your FAFSA or even just ask any questions you have about financial aid. - these counselors are the experts and want to help!

November 4 - 9:00 am  - 1:00 pm

November 24 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

December 3 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

If you would like to make an appointment with a financial aid counselor, simply send me an email, and I will get you on the calendar.

KHSAA Captain of the Year

Friends of Coal, in partnership with the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, will award (2) $1,000 scholarships to one male and one female team captains that embody Kentucky traditions. Friends of Coal is proud to partner with the KHSAA in celebrating the values that define both coal and sports: resilience, reliability and community. Deadline: February 1st, 2026 To be considered for this scholarship please click the link below and fill out the scholarship form.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT SCHOLARSHIP FORM

MSU Scholarship Workshop and Onsite Admissions #2

 Murray State University will be here on November 3rd for 2 separate events.

Scholarship Workshop - if you have been admitted to MSU and plan to apply for their scholarships, you will not want to miss this!  One of their scholarship representatives will be here to go over line by line what the application looks like as well as give tips on completing it.  You will need your device and access to myGate.  

SIGN UP FOR SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP

Onsite Admissions - if you missed MSU when they came in September, here is another chance to apply for admission for FREE.  

SIGN UP FOR ONSITE ADMISSIONS

BBB Trust Scholarship

 

For More Details, Rules, Eligibility, and Application Click Here

ACT Workshop

 

How to find Scholarships 2026

This is from the handout from our scholarship workshop in September but it's probably a good idea to remind you of places you can look for scholarships.  The QR codes scan since it is a picture of the handout but you have this as a PDF from a previous email or you can stop by my office for a hard copy.  Let me know if you have any questions or want help researching scholarships.

WKU Free Application Day

This event had to be rescheduled from Sept - our admission counselor will be here on October 20 for a college preview and also to help seniors complete their admission application free of charge!!! If you apply during his visit, they will waive the application fee!!  If you signed up for the September event you should have received an email to use as your hall pass for this event - you do not need to sign up again.

If you still need to sign up, use the link below.

SIGN UP

Elks Most Valuable Scholarship

 

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2026 competition.

• Male and female students compete separately.

• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

• NOTE: The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners of the 2026 contest in April 2026. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.

The 2026 MVS application closes on November 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE

AP Information from Mrs. Burnham

Mrs. Burnham began visiting all fall and full year AP classes this week to discuss the upcoming AP exam registration for fall and full year courses.  Registration for those AP exams began 10/14 and runs through 11/7.  

There will be a seperate registration window for Spring AP courses. 

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Burnham, 270-527-1453, jennifer.burnham@marshall.kyschools.us 

This is the handout given during the class visit:

ACT Workshop

 

2026 Profile in Courage Essay Contest

 

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest™ is now open for submissions! Each year, this contest invites high school students to strengthen their writing skills and deepen their civic knowledge for the chance to win up to $10,000 for their futures. Contest details: Topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official at the local, state, national, or international level serving during or after 1917. Requirements: 700 to 1,000 words; minimum of 5 cited sources Deadline: January 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST) Prizes: $10,000 for first place; $3,000 for second; $1,000 for three finalists; 15 honorable mentions LEARN MORE

FAFSA 2026-2027

The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (grants and

loans from the Federal government) for college.  Completing this

application also makes you eligible for any state aid you might qualify

for.  After submitting your FAFSA, you will receive your Student AidIndex (SAI).  The SAI is an eligibility index number that a college’s or

career school’s financial aid office uses to determine how much federal

student aid you would receive if you attended the school. This number

results from the information that you provide in your FAFSA form.

Below are questions I’m often asked:  

Who should complete the FAFSA? 

• Anyone who thinks they qualify for a grant (free money from the state/federal

government – based on family income)

• Anyone who wants/needs a loan from the federal/state government

I know I don’t qualify for a grant, and I do not want to take out a loan. 

Do I still have to complete the FAFSA?  Here are some examples of why you

might need to still complete it. There could be other reasons too  - each family

situation is unique.

• Murray State requires FAFSA completion for those students who wish to

receive scholarship money from their institution

• Other schools may require it as well so you need to check with your school. 

Some schools require it for work study (jobs on campus)

• Some scholarships require you to report your SAI (Student Aid Index  –

which you get when you complete the FAFSA) on their application

• The Work Ready Scholarship offered at WKCTC requires FAFSA completion.

What income level qualifies for the “free money” (grants)? 

There is no magic income number because the formula is complicated

and takes into account more than just your income.

When is the FAFSA due?

Some colleges have priority deadlines for completing the FAFSA.

Please check with your school to see if they have a deadline. 

What help is available at MCHS?

FSA ID - Sept 29 - open lab in 1208 for students/families to set up their FSA IDs

Seniors can come to the lab as their schedule allows - if you need me to create

a hall pass for you in our e-hall pass system, let me know.  You will need to bring

your device to the lab.

Families are also welcome but please know that you can create your FSA ID on

the day of your FAFSA appointment (this is a change from the last couple of years).

Getting it ahead of your appointment, just saves time that day.

FAFSA - One on one appointments with financial aid counselors will begin

October 14.  You can email me to set up the appointment or stop by my

office in 1201.  The financial aid counselors are here to help you complete

the application or simply answer any questions you have.

Oct 14 - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

Oct 15 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Oct 16 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Oct 17 - 8:30 am  - 2:00 pm

**watch the Senior Blog and school email for additional dates

So if you have any questions or you want help to complete your FAFSA, make sure

to take advantage of the Financial Aid Counselors we will have on our campus

starting in October.  They are the experts!