Senior Guidance Glimpse
Elizabethtown High School
March 9, 2015
IMPORTANT INFORMATION for ACT
EHS High School Code: 180-740
Testing Center Code: 176440
Testing Dates
Regular Deadline
Late Fee Required
Photo Upload Deadline
April 18, 2015
June 13, 2015
March 13, 2015
May 8, 2015
March 14-27, 2015
May 9-22, 2015
April 10, 2015
June 5, 2015
Test Fees:
ACT No Writing
ACT Plus Writing
$38.00*
$54.00
*Fee Waivers available for students on free/reduced lunch.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
awarded to an EHS Senior
Buzzy Best and Deborah K. Best Scholarship Fund
Eligibility criteria: Deserving graduating senior athlete, including cheerleaders, from Elizabethtown High School who
have academic and athletic abilities, and are in need of financial assistance. Applications are available in the Guidance
Office. Applications are to be mailed to the address listed on the application and must be received by March 26, 2015.
Brianna Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility criteria: Deserving graduating female student from Elizabethtown High School who has a minimum 3.0 GPA
and participates in Varsity Athletics. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Applications are to be mailed to
the address listed on the application and must be received by March 26, 2015.
Brice Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility criteria: Deserving graduating male student from Elizabethtown High School who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and
participates in Varsity Athletics. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Applications are to be mailed to the
address listed on the application and must be received by March 26, 2015.
Dr. & Mrs. Ken Maffet and Class of 1961 Scholarship
Eligibility criteria: Senior attending Elizabethtown High School who has a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or
higher. Recipient can attend a community college, a four-year college or university, or technical school. Applications are
available in the Guidance Office. Applications are to be mailed to the address listed on the application and must be
received by March 26, 2015.
American Legion Auxiliary, Post 113 Scholarship
All graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Completed applications
must be received by the scholarship committee no later than April 1, 2015.
The Cecilian Bank Scholarship
All graduating seniors are eligible to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Completed applications
must be mailed to The Cecilian Bank by April 3, 2015.
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
awarded to a Hardin County Resident
Lincoln Trail Area Master Gardener Association Scholarship
All graduating seniors who will be attending college in the fall of 2015 are eligible to apply. Applications are available in
the Guidance Office. Completed applications are due April 15, 2015 and are to be mailed to the address listed on the
application.
Hardin County Republican Women’s Club Elizabeth Tori Scholarship
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
 Female
 A registered Republican or, if not yet 18-years-old, will register as a Republican at the age of majority
 Be a senior in high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and plan to attend a college or university after graduation
from high school
Other requirements are detailed on the information sheet which is included with the application. Completed
applications must be scanned and submitted via email to the address listed on the above-mentioned sheet no later than
May 1, 2015. Applicants are available in the Guidance Office.
Local/State SCHOLARSHIPS
Army Engineer Spouse’s Club – Army Engineer Memorial Awards
The Army Engineer Spouses Club is pleased to announce the availability of the 2015 Army Engineer Memorial Awards
and the 2015 Geraldine K. Morris Award. Scholarships are open and available to any graduating high school senior who
is a citizen of the United States and whose sponsor, parent, or legal guardian is a U.S. Army Engineer (active duty,
retired, or deceased), National Guard U.S. Army Engineer, Reserve U.S. Army Engineer, or current Department of the
Army employee of the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, and a current member in good standing of the Army Engineer
Spouses Club (AESC). Application deadline is March 15, 2015.
For the application go to: https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=92AeUy58apTn6QnNg5%2A%2A2A#
Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association
Fort Knox Gold Vault Chapter Scholarship
One or more scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors planning to major in a Science, Technology,
Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline. Eligibility requirements and application for this scholarship can be found
on the AFCEA website at: http://ftknox.afceachapters.org/scholarships Application deadline: May 1, 2015
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship
The KFRW seeks to grant one scholarship annually in the amount of $1000 to a college-bound high school senior girl who
has been politically active within the Republican Party during her high school career. The qualified application will
graduate from a Kentucky high school in 2015, is a registered Republican, and plans to enroll at an accredited college or
university in Kentucky. Applications are available in the Guidance Office and must be mailed to the KFRW Scholarship
Chairman with a postmark no later than April 1, 2015.
2015 Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship Program
Bluegrass Cellular is now accepting applications for the 2015 Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship Program. This May, they will
award 15 one-time scholarships valued at $1500 each to select graduating seniors who attend high school in the 36county home-service Bluegrass Cellular area. Scholarship information and the application is available online at:
www.bluegrasscelluar.com/answer_zone/community and at each Bluegrass Cellular Customer Care location.
The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, April 1, 2015.
College/University SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIPS
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
http://www.spokeo.com/scholarship/list
www.militaryscholar.org
http://www.usmma.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Art Awards
The Ladies Auxiliary is holding the Creative Patriotic Art Awards contest. You must be sponsored by a Ladies Auxiliary or
foreign-based Ladies Auxiliary or Post. Art must be on paper or canvas. Digital art is not accepted. Applications and
information sheets are available in the Guidance Office. Deadline for submission is March 31, 2015.
XIXI Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Scholarship
The Xi Xi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who intend
to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university. Scholarship awards will be in the amount of $500
and is a one-time non-renewable transaction for the 2014-2015 academic year. All recipients will be notified by May 1,
2015. The letter of instruction and application are available in the Guidance Office. Applications must be mailed to the
address on the above letterhead. Students have the option to email the completed application form with all required
attachments to [email protected] NLT April 1, 2015.
The Ten Best Sites to Look for Scholarships
Visit http://www.usatodayeducate.com/staging/index.php/campuslife/the-10-best-sites-to-look-for-scholarships for
the 10 best sites for searching for scholarship cash — along with one scholarship from each to get you started!
AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts
AMDA is pleased to announce this year’s audition dates and locations. They have scheduled numerous cities for the
convenience of prospective students. Interested students should call the AMDA Admissions Office at 800-367-7908 or
visit www.amda.edu
The Christian Connector, Inc.
The Christian Connector provides a free Christian college information service. Participating Christian Colleges provide
around $150 million in scholarships. To request information go to: www.ChristianConnector.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Getting the FACTS – Your Personalized College Guide – Provided by KHEAA
A free, personalized Getting the Facts report will help Kentucky students and their families in selecting a college. The
report will provide estimates of how much the family can expect to spend and how much financial aid the student may
receive. Students can get those estimates for up to six colleges across the U.S., not just for Kentucky colleges.
The report is provided by KHEAA. To obtain a free report, students must log into or set up a MyKHEAA account on
www.kheaa.com They should then select their state of residence, enter their anticipated graduation date and click on
the Getting the Facts link. Students and parents must provide estimated income and asset data, and students must
provide their Social Security number to set up a MyKHEAA account.
For more information, call a member of the KHEAA College Access team at 800-928-8926.
The College Database
The College Database has created a no-cost resource dedicated to higher education in Kentucky. The goal of the page is
to help high school students, and their families, research and identify campus, online and hybrid learning opportunities
in the state that fit their needs. The Kentucky guide includes a complete look at the state’s community colleges, public
universities, private colleges, technical schools and distance learning options. College hopefuls can then find potential
schools using the proprietary search tool, which allows quick and accurate searching by institution type, setting, size, city
and cost. You can check out the Kentucky colleges guide and search tool here:
http://www.onlinecollegesdatabase.org/online-colleges-in-kentucky/
The Jonathan R. Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University
Current sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for this summer program to be held at Denison University
in Granville, Ohio. This year’s program dates are June 14-21, 2015. Application deadline is March 2, 2015. To find
detailed information about the program, and the online application, please go to http://reynolds.denison.edu/
HOBY – Advanced Leadership Academy
Do you want to activate and lead change in our community? The HOBY ALA is designed for high school juniors and
seniors and will immerse participants in college-level curricula that invite students to enhance their self knowledge and
leadership development while facilitating positive social change. The ALA will be held July 5-10, 2015 on the campus of
George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. For further information contact Vicki Ferrence Ray at [email protected] or call
(818) 851-3980, extension 306. To register visit: www.hoby.org/advanced-leadership-academy
College and University Information
Open House Events, Preview Days, College Fairs, etc.
(as of March 9, 2015)
Murray State University
Racer Days
March 11, 2015 Noon – 5:00 PM
Mount St. Joseph University
Get Acquainted Days
Saturday, April 11, 2015
For a complete schedule of each Racer Day
or to make reservations, go online at
www.murrarystate.edu/racerdays
To register for any of these events,
please go to: www.msj/edu/visit