Governor’s Scholars Program

What is GSP?

• The Governor’s Scholar Program is a five-week uninterrupted residential summer program that takes place on a KY College campus (Centre, Morehead, or Murray)

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• The Governor's Scholars Program
• seeks to help exceptional students: achieve their academic and personal potential;
• cultivate their leadership capabilities;
• expand their horizons;
• and develop the students'' flexibility, creativity and critical thinking.
• The Program seeks to do this while heightening the students' sensitivity to future possibilities for themselves, Kentucky, and society.
• It strives to stimulate, encourage, and reward excellence in Kentucky schools.
• Governor’s Scholars are considered the best and the brightest students from the state!

Why Should I Apply to GSP?

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• Gov. Scholars are awarded SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
• https://gsp.ky.gov/applicants/Pages/Scholarships.aspx Visit this link to view a sample of the scholarships that are offered to GSP participants.
• Opportunity to meet new people, experience college living, and create lasting bonds.
• Chance to extend future possibilities of yourself.

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��Who Can Apply?

• If you are an 11^th grader
• Intend on returning to a KY school next year

(not graduating early)

• Have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT in the 9^th,

10^th or 11^th grades. OR signed up to take the Oct.

ACT or Oct PSAT.

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You are eligible to apply to GSP!�

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The Application

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• Located on the GSP website
• AND the Guidance Office Webpage- under Juniors
• Requires Activities, Service, and Honors, listed A- Z
• Requires ONE essay
• Requires at least ONE Teacher Recommendation Form that must be completed by a CORE subject teacher.
• Requires at least 1 Community Leader Rec. Form, someone outside of the school who is not affiliated with any school- not in education and not a teacher you had.
• Can only be filled out online and in the specified forms.

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Recommendation Forms

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• Decide which CORE (math, science, english, history, foreign language) teacher you want to complete your recommendation.
• Give your Teacher Rec REQUEST Form to the selected teachers ASAP
• Give your Community Rec REQUEST FORM to the selected community leader ASAP
• A two week notice for completing the form is needed, so do not wait on this part.
• Teacher Rec Form should be submitted directly to the student.
• Community Rec. Form should be completed by someone outside of the school, can’t be someone you had as a teacher.
• Community Rec Form is submitted directly to the student.
• It is the student’s responsibility to deliver the Community Rec. and Teacher Rec Form to Mrs. Fields with the rest of their application on the due date.

Help for Completing The Application

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“Helpful Hints Document” from GSP State Office

on GSP website & Counseling Office site. This is a step by step guide and examples of what they are looking for.

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Videos VLOGS from GSP Explaining How to Complete Each Section

Each video is under 5 minutes and gives very detailed information and tips for completing each area of the application. Each section/area has its own video. These tips are straight from the scorers!

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Guidance Office Website

GSP page under students-guidance- juniors includes links to all things GSP.

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Join the ParentSquare Group!

Tips and guides sent from Mrs. Fields via ParentSquare. Students can also contact Mrs. Fields for Qs and Advice via PS. More info on next slide

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Parent Square for GSP

Our main source for GSP questions and sharing info for GSP is through Parent Square. If you would like to receive updates, tips, resources, reminders, and have contact with Mrs. Fields for questions via the app Parent Square, using a smartphone to scan the QR Code:

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Help Sessions- COMING UP SOON!

Detailed GSP Application Meeting

For serious applicants who want more direction on getting started, making it your best, and getting the resources to make your application competitive.

Wednesday, October 8th 3:30- 4:30 Media Center

Application Review Session

Bring a completed draft of your application for review, suggestions, and tips for improvement from TC faculty and past Scholars.

Thursday, November 20th 3:30- 5:00 pm Media Center

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Submitting Your Application

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Completed applications can only be submitted to

Mrs. Fields

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DEADLINE FOR FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS:

DUE DECEMBER 1, 2025

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NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What kind of test scores and GPA do I need?

A. Your application is scored as an over-all. A specific amount of points are awarded for each score and GPA. There are several pieces of info that are used, that are all important. Our best advice is to take your time on every part of the application, do your best on the essays, and choose teachers who know you well. Average GPA is a 3.8 and a 25 on the ACT. PSAT, SAT, and ACT are all accepted for GSP. If you would like to know your GPA, text Mrs. Fields via PS.

Q. Is a test score still required in 2025?

1. Yes! Per GSP the test score is not optional and still required!

Q. Will I be able to choose what focus area I take at GSP?

A. Yes. You will list your options on the application in rank order.

Additional Questions??

If you have more questions or need help with the application, there are several people who can help you.

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Mrs. Fields- Via Email or Parent Square

Your Counselor

Your English Teacher

And Last Year’s Governor’s Scholars

Last Year’s Scholars

Willow Bacon Vito Lin

Shreeya Kandel Wyatt Poynter

Blessing Mbolinani Qasem Shalash

Nora McGowan Logan Wang

Abigail Pearson Emily Taylor

Lauren Rayyan Logan Bays

Reece Bowling Mark Larkey

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