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Application Deadline: Friday, September 25th, 2026
Late Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027
(for a paper informtaion packet please stop by Guidance)
In order to be eligible for this program, students must:
Be a high school junior (senior class of 2028).
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 G.P.A. (unweighted 4.0 scale) through their sophomore year. (Any student who attains a 3.0 G.P.A. by the end of the fall semester of their junior year may submit a late nomination by January 15th, 2027.)
Have held TWO LEADERSHIP ROLES to which they were chosen by their peers or an adult leader within the past two years in school, religious or community sponsored organizations.
Students must participate in each of the following activities:
Completion of the online application form.
Virtual orientation for information about the program, photography session and photographic displays.
Be photographed by Holifield Photography for school banner as well as regional media recognition.
Attendance at the Leadership Seminar & Awards Ceremony co-sponsored by Asbury University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Eastern Kentucky University, Georgetown College, Midway University and Transylvania University.
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The scholarships listed on this page are independent opportunities and are not 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 scholarships 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 scholarship provider.