Student Opportunities
JUNIORS
Governor's Scholar Program (GSP)
The Governor’s Scholars Program is a summer residential program for outstanding rising seniors. The application process starts in mid to late September; however, students should be preparing to apply at the beginning of their freshmen year. Students should keep an ongoing log of their extracurricular, work, and volunteer activities throughout high school. They should also prepare and take college entrance exams prior to their junior year.
LCHS can only submit a limited number of applications. The amount is based on the student population. Completed applications are usually due to the guidance office in November. Then, a selection committee scores the applications and announces who will be able to apply for GSP. Applications are submitted in January. A few months later, students usually find out if they have been accepted.
Scoring is anonymous. Applicants should ask teacher and community recommenders to submit two recommendations: one with the applicant name and one with ***** substituted for the name.
American Private Enterprise System
Each year, the top juniors are invited to attend a program at the local extension office. Students listen to knowledgeable guest speakers and tour local businesses. After each presentation, students take quizzes to determine who will advance to the APES state conference and have the opportunity to compete for scholarships.
Commonwealth Honors Academy
Each year, 120 rising seniors have the opportunity to participate in the CHA. Students receive six hours of university studies credit and have the opportunity to take an additional six hours of tuition free courses at Murray State University during their senior year. Upon completion of the program, students will also be awarded a four-year $2,000 renewable housing/leadership scholarship to attend Murray State University. The application and additional information is available on the website: https://www.murraystate.edu/cha/.
The Washington Youth Tour
An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., is awarded each year to five high school juniors whose parent(s) or guardian(s) receive electric service from Nolin RECC. Applications are usually due in March. More information can be found at this link: http://www.nolinrecc.com.
Youth Salute
In the fall of each year, applications are available for the Lincoln Trail Youth Salute Program. The application is available online and is usually due in November. The application must be typed. Once finsihed, it must be printed and signed by a counselor. Someone in the guidance office will print the application for you; however, do not wait until the due date to have it printed. The guidance office will mail the forms.
To qualify, each participant must:
be a high school junior at time of entry
have a 3.0 GPA
have served in two (2) positions of elected or appointed leadership
be an overall exemplary citizen
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS
Governor's School for the Arts (GSA)
GSA is an arts education program of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. GSA is offered at no cost to the student, and is made available through funding from the state, as well as private fundraising. The value of GSA is $3,800 per student.
GSA auditions the Commonwealth’s most promising high school sophomores and juniors in nine different arts disciplines: Architecture + Design, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Film + Photography, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, Visual Art and Vocal Music. GSA historically takes place in the last 2 weeks of June into the 1st week of July.
Student should review the process early on. Applications usually are available in October and all materials typically must be submitted in January. The appliciation should be submitted electronically by the student. On one part, you must type in the e-mail address and personal information of recommenders. Give your recommenders plenty of time to complete your recommendation. One recommendation must be form your principal or counselor. Check the website for the application and important dates.
SOPHOMORES
HOBY
HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students. HOBY programs provide students selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences.
See Mr. Sandidge for more information.
The Craft Academy
The Craft Academy is a great opportunity for high school students to earn up to two years in college credit hours while finishing high school. The Craft Academy is located on the campus of Morehead State University, which is consistently ranked as one of the safest universities in Kentucky. More information is available on the website: https://www.moreheadstate.edu/craft-academy/
Gatton Academy of Science and Mathematics
At the beginning of their sophomore year, students have the opportunity to apply to one of the most prestigious high school's in the nation, the Gatton Academy. More information, including the application is available on the website: https://www.wku.edu/academy/.
FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, & JUNIORS
Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)
All Kentucky 9th, 10th, and 11th grades are eligible to apply for GSE. GSE is a three week residential program that exposes students to experienced entrepreneurs, startup tools, funding, pitch competitions, emerging technologies, and scholarships opportunities.
Applications usually open in November and close in December.