The Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program (GSP) is a five-week summer residential program for Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. To be eligible to apply and be selected as a Governor's Scholar, a student must:
Be in the 11th grade at the time of selection and intend to return to a Kentucky school district for the next year (Early Graduates are not eligible)
Be a current resident of Kentucky
Have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades
Students interested in applying should visit the GSP Website to review the following:
All Students from Dunbar who plan to apply must complete the Intent to Apply google form
Join PLD PARENT SQUARE group for relevant updates, deadlines and tips/tricks.
Contact GSP coordinator, Callie Donovan, callie.donovan@fayette.kyschools.us. with any questions.
NOBY Youth Leadership Seminars
Nominations are now OPEN for our state leadership seminars! Selecting sophomores for this outstanding opportunity can be truly life-changing. We hope you will join us as we create a positive impact with youth leaders!
Since 1958, HOBY Youth Leadership has provided transformative leadership development training to over 500,000 high school students around the world. Our seminars guide students through three phases of leadership—personal, group, and service. These seminars educate 8,500+ students each year as they embrace a better sense of their leadership abilities, tangible ways to lead diverse groups, and a challenge to serve their communities.
If interested please send your resume to melissa.long@fayette.kyschools.us by December 1st. After which our school will nominate two sophomores for this outstanding youth leadership opportunity.
The opportunities listed on this page are independent opportunities and may not be affiliated with Fayette County Public Schools or Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in any way. This list is provided solely as a resource and compilation of opportunities that have been shared with the PLD Counseling Office. Students and families are encouraged to review all eligibility requirements and application details directly with each opportunity provider.