September 14, 2011

Dear Senior:

Attached is a guide for 2011-12 scholarships based on last year’s deadlines to give you an idea what is available and approximate dates. As CURRENT scholarship opportunities come in, we will update you through the “Scholarship Report” posted on the CHS website, inside and outside the guidance office and in your A/A classroom. This information is extremely valuable, so please share it with your parents. Consider the following if you want to be scholarship competitive.

1. Assume a Personal Responsibility: Keep this guide and refer to it frequently. Check the “Scholarship Report” often, especially starting in December. Do all important hand-written documents in ink.

2. Meet Deadlines: All scholarship applications must be received by the institution by the dates indicated. Dates on the guide are based on last year, so check for specific deadlines for this year. Apply early. All colleges require that you are accepted for admission before they will consider your scholarship application.

3. Complete and Submit the FAFSA online: FAFSA is the national financial aid form for higher education. Most colleges require the FAFSA for admissions and scholarship awards whether the student needs financial assistance or not. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to apply for a PIN and get started. It may be submitted as early as January 1, 2012, but requires 2011 income information. The earlier you submit it, the better.

4. Recommendations: Since many scholarship applicants are strong students who have a good GPA and ACT score, an excellent recommendation can make a difference. Make sure you ask a person who knows you well and thinks highly of you to write your recommendation. When asking someone to write a recommendation, give him/her a copy of your “Recommendation Letter Information” sheet. Most importantly, give them enough time to do a good job. No one likes to be asked to write a recommendation “due tomorrow,” or worse, “this afternoon.”

5. ACT: As a senior interested in college and scholarships, if you have not taken the ACT, or if you want to try to raise your score, plan to take the ACT in October and/or December (registration deadline for the Oct. test is Sept. 16). Most scholarship applications will be due before February 1, and an ACT score is required for in-state schools. The SAT is required for some out-of-state schools. To prevent taking unneeded tests, contact the college if you are not sure if you need the SAT. Registration packets for ACT and SAT are in the guidance office. You can register online for the ACT at www.actstudent.org. Your school code number is 180-503. Preparation materials are available in bookstores and in the CHS media center.

6. Essays: If a college requires an essay, write and rewrite until you feel that it is your best work. Asking an adult to read and offer a critique is a good idea.

The scholarship application process is very important. It can be worth thousands of dollars to you. Beware of “scholarship search” services that charge to find scholarships for you; these are generally scams. We have a scholarship book and computer program in the CHS media center that you may access for free.

As your counselors, we want you to receive as much scholarship money as possible, so we are here to serve you. Please take the initiative to contact us.
Good luck!

Your Counselors,

Karen Collins (A-K)

Toni Carloftis (L-Z)

SELECTIVE SERVICE – All young men are required by law to register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Young men can submit their registration information when they turn 17 years and 3 months and it takes only a few minutes on the Internet at www.sss.gov or they can pick up a registration card at a local post office. When they turn 18, their registration will be processed automatically. An acknowledgement card will be mailed to them with their Selective Service number.

University of Louisville
Campus Visit Days
Monday-Friday and select Saturdays
louisville.edu/admissions/visit
Students who plan to start at JCTC and then transfer to UofL to earn a Bachelor’s degree,
there are sessions designed to answer questions about the services and process for participating in ULtra@JCTC,
Session dates
• Tuesday, March 27, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, April 17, 6-7 pm
• Tuesday, May 16, 6-7 pm
All sessions are held on the 9th floor of the Jefferson Education Center, on the JCTC Downtown campus.

The Corbin High School Class of 1988
Alumni Scholarship
One time payment of $500
1. Student Data Sheet
2. Essay
3. Transcript and Test Scores
4. College Designation
5. Letter of Recommendation -2
Deadline for submissions – April 1, 2012
Application available in the guidance office.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Up to $1,000
Deadline – June 15, 2012
Submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of
website: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program
Forty $1,000 Scholarships to high school seniors planning to attend accredited four year
College or University full time next fall. Award recipients are selected through a random drawing process.
Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship.
Deadline is March 31, 2012

Baptist Health care Foundation
Dr. Tae-Joon Seo Memorial Scholarship
• Seniors who have been accepted to a technology school to pursue a career as a radiology technologist
• $500 per year for up to two years for tuition
• Selection of the scholar will be based primarily upon financial need.
Other factors include academic performance, integrity of character, and promise shown for future achievement.
More information and applications available in the guidance office.
Deadline is April 30, 2012

AES Engineers Scholarship - $500
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012

Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship-$1,000
• Applicant’s parents or legal guardian must be a current Bluegrass Cellular customer who has received service for a minimum of 12months, and is in good payment standing
• Applicant must be a senior graduating from high school in the spring of 2012 and must have a 2.5 GPA at the time of application.
For more information and applications available in the guidance office or go to www.bluegrasscellular.com.
Deadline Monday, March 26, 201

ABAK Agriculture Scholarship Program – recognizes and assists Kentucky students majoring in agriculture.
The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 and is based on merit as well as financial need.
More information and applications are available in the guidance office or at ABAK –
www.kyagbusiness.org
Deadline: postmark June 1, 2012

SANDI CURD LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP - $1,000
• High school senior entering college
• GPA 3.50 or higher at graduation
• Earn a high school diploma
• Be involved in leadership activities
• Show promise of academic achievement
• Provide evidence of good character
Application available in the guidance office. Deadline: March 31, 201

Kentucky Federation of Republican Women (KFRW) Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship for a college-bound high school senior girl graduating in 2012.
• Registered Republican and plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in Kentucky.
• Completed application form
• A one-page typed essay describing a Republican woman you admire or who has influenced your life and why
• An office copy of your high school transcript
• Two letters of recommendation
Completed application must be mailed to:

KFRW Scholarship Chairman, Tina Fox
206 West 13th Street, Benton, KY 42025

, no later than April 16, 2012. Applications are available in the guidance office.

Gregory Allen Tompkins Memorial Scholarship
Greg Tompkins touched many lives with his music, his performing abilities, and his ability to see the good in everyone.
This scholarship will award $1,000 to a deserving senior at Corbin High School who is interested in furthering their
study in the area of music, music production, video production or graphic arts. This award can be used to the school
of your choice. A selection committee will review the applications and make the award to the selected student.
Applications available in the guidance office.
Deadline: applications must be turned into guidance office by May 1, 2012.

UK Wilbur L. Price Scholarship
High School Senior who will become a CHEMISTRY MAJOR at the University of Kentucky.
Eligibility requirements:
• A resident of Kentucky
• Demonstrate potential for academic excellence.
• Significant need for financial aid
The scholarship will pay in-state tuition for two semesters at UK.
Application form in guidance office. Deadline: March 26, 2012

Trooper Island Scholarship –
Preference will be given to those students who attended Trooper Island Camp; it is open to all who apply.
$1,000 Scholarship to be used for the fall semester of this year. Applications are available in the guidance office.
Deadline is April 1, 2012.

Cumberland Valley Electric
$500 Scholarship
Parents/Guardian must be customers of Cumberland Valley Electric and live in service area
• GPA/ACT
• Curriculum
• Financial need
• Extracurricular activities
• Work and community activities
Applications available in guidance office.
Applications must be turned into the guidance office by April 13th, 2012
Scholarship will be paid to the College or University for tuition only/$250 per semester.

Corbin Kiwanis Club
Two scholarships based on community involvement, school activities, honors and awards.
Applications available in guidance office. Return application to guidance office by April 11, 2012

Corbin Lions Club – Burchell Martin Memorial Scholarship
The Corbin Lions Club will be awarding one $500 Scholarship to a deserving Corbin High School graduate.
Applications available in the guidance office. Return applications to guidance office by April 11, 2012.

Rotary Club
Scholarship is based on financial need, academic activities, future career goals, community service and GPA.
Applications are available in guidance office. Deadline: Application must be turned into guidance office on or before April 11, 2012

Shannon O’Daniel Memorial Scholarship Epilepsy Foundation
College Bound High School senior with epilepsy/seizure disorder (under a doctor’s care) is eligible to apply for this $1000 scholarship.
Applications available in the guidance office.
Deadline is May 15, 2012

Sharon K. Maguet Memorial Scholarship
Sharon passed away last year after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a true believer in the power of education.
A scholarship of $1000 will be presented to the Corbin High School senior that best demonstrates a similar regard for
education through scholastic achievement and participation in the process. Applications available in the guidance office.
Deadline: application and essay must be returned to the guidance office by Monday, April 16, 2012

Randy Blount Foundation
Memorial Scholarship
Randy touched so many people, that we have chosen this way to honor him and his family.
Complete form and return with letter indicating why you want to further your education and
why you feel you are a deserving candidate for this scholarship.
Applications available in the guidance office.
Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012

Kenton Frederick Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 Scholarship each year for 4 years as long as you stay in college.
Any senior who has participated in a high school athletic event or has been part of an athletic team may apply.
Applications are available in guidance office.
Deadline is April 13, 2012

William Pratt, M.D. Scholarship
Cumberland Healthcare, Inc.
• Senior who plans to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall semester following graduation as a full time student in a healthcare related field.
• Show evidence of good citizenship and strong character.
• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater
• Award recipients must be able to provide verification of acceptance/enrollment in college
• Scholarships are non-renewable.
Applications are available in the guidance office.
Deadline: applications must be received in Cumberland Healthcare, Inc. office by April 14, 2012.