Nominations are open for LifeChanger of the Year, an award sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation that honors K-12 public and private school educators and employees from around the country who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Anyone may nominate any full-time K-12 school employee for the award. Winners [...]
LawnStarter is offering a scholarship geared toward promotion of entrepreneurship to current or incoming college students enrolled in two-year, four-year or graduate programs. Students must send a transcript, resume and essay with their application. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded twice each year during the fall and spring semesters. The application deadline is Dec. 31 for the spring semester scholarship; the [...]
The Office of the Secretary of State’s 2016-17 Essay and Slogan Contest is accepting student entries The contest helps students get engaged in the democratic process and demonstrate a commitment to active citizenship. The slogan contest is open to students in grades 6-8; the essay contest is for students in grades 9-12. Cash prizes will be awarded to students in [...]
The Steele-Reese Foundation is accepting applications for grant proposals from organizations benefiting Appalachian Kentucky in the areas of elementary, secondary and early childhood education. The foundation will consider applications ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The application deadline is March 1. Click here for more information. A live webinar offering tips for submitting a successful application to the 2017 Kentucky program [...]
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Biology and the Friends of the Lexington Public Library will present a panel discussion on genetics and genomics Oct. 19 at the Lexington Public Library Central Library. The discussion is designed to engage the general public in current topics in genetics and genomics, such as genome editing and manipulation, agricultural genetics, genetically modified organism [...]
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors three scholarship opportunities for high school students to study abroad. These merit-based scholarships include international airfare, tuition, and program costs, as well as meals and living accommodations (often with a host family). The programs have no language prerequisites, and gap year students are encouraged to apply as long [...]
The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking proposals for candidates for eight Title I regional transition consultants to develop a systematic and consistent process of implementing transition strategies. Consultants would visit residential youth development centers and day treatment programs to help ensure the successful transition of youth, coach staff in research-based transition practices and assist in implementing them. The submission [...]
The U.S. JCI Senate Foundation is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The Kentucky JCI Senate is accepting applications from students who will enter college in fall 2017. Applications are reviewed by a panel of judges, and two top-ranked applications will be forwarded to [...]
AdvertiseMint is offering a $2,500 scholarship for creative students who show entrepreneurial characteristics. The contest, which is open to students ages 18-25 who are enrolled in an accredited high school or college, requires students to create a video pitch for a company they would like to start. The entry deadline is Dec. 31. Click here for more information.
The Albert I. Pierce Foundation is offering a one-time grant for a Kentucky teacher who has participated in the Teacher Renewal Summer Institute.