Myra Lewis

	Senior Counselor
	Hello, my name is Myra Lewis and I am the senior counselor at Central Hardin. 2011-2012 is my 15th year in education and my 11th as a high school guidance counselor. I am a graduate of the Central Hardin Class of 1993 and also a graduate of the University of Kentucky and Western Kentucky University. I am also the proud parent of two wonderful children, Tate, 8, and Harper, 6. I love working with seniors and will be happy to assist you with college and career plans, scholarship information, ACT/SAT, graduation requirements, and any other issues on which you may have questions or need information.
E-mail Address:	Myra.Lewis@hardin.kyschools.us

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Website last updated: February 9, 2012

CHHS CEEB CODE: 180-995

Senior News & Info

Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid-- Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  If a paper form is needed, students may request one by calling the Federal Student Aid information center at 1-800-433-3243. APPLY NOW! Money is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. BEWARE OF FAFSA SCAM SITES!! ONLY USE THE WEB ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.

Announcements

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT…was held Tuesday, September 20. Information from Ms. Lewis’s presentation: Senior Parent Night 2011. SENIOR INFORMATION SHEET—from Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Kremer, senior sponsors: Senior Info 2012.doc

COLLEGE VISIT DAYS REMINDER—you must see Ms. Lewis BEFORE using a college visit day. Please give at least one week’s notice! (The policy actually says two weeks!)

Forms must be filled out, signed by a parent, and returned to school BEFORE the visit in order for it to not be counted as an absence. Please see the school policy on page 5 of the CHHS Student/Parent Handbook for more information.

The steps:

1. Make a reservation/appointment with the college or university you want to attend.

2. See Mrs. Cardin or Ms. Lewis at least one week before the schedule visit to get the necessary forms.

3. Return the form with parent signature before the college visit day.

Please give Ms. Lewis two weeks notice for recommendation letters and forms.

Commons Area Visitors

February 7 Brescia University

Elizabethtown Area Open Houses

Super Sunday College Fair—Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will host a college information fair for prospective college students and their families. This Sunday, February 12, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 1591 Hill Street, Radcliff, KY, from 1:30-3 p.m.

Spring Louisville National College Fair—Sunday, February 26, 2-5 p.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center. For more information, go to http://www.nacacnet.org/EventsTraining/CollegeFairs/ncf/Spring/Pages/LouisvilleNCF.aspx.

Campus Open Houses/Preview Days

Spalding University Preview Day—March 3. More information: Spalding Open House.PDF.

Murray State Racer Days—March 29. For more information visit www.murraystate.edu/racerdays.

Special Programs

UK Freshman Summer Program—this program is targeted to underrepresented students at UK, including African-American, Hispanic, American Indian, and first-generation and low-income students admitted to UK for the Fall 2012 semester. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credit and participate in workshops that will enhance their college experience. The purpose of this program is to orient first year students to the challenging academic and student life at UK. For more information and the application, go to http://www.uky.edu/Diversity/files/2012FSPapplication.pdf. Deadline to apply is March 5, 2012.

University of Kentucky Athletic Training Program—UK is looking for qualified students interested in working as a student athletic trainer at UK. Click on the following for more information and an application: UK Athletic Training.pdf

Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University—an 8-day residential program in creative writing for current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Program dates June 17-24, 2012. For more information or to apply, go online to http://reynolds.denison.edu/ and apply by March 9, 2012.

Cornell University Summer College—offers three- and six-week programs for talented high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choose now from more than 20 programs and 45 courses offered between June 23 and August 7, 2012. For all information and materials, visit www.summercollege.cornell.edu.

Emory Pre-College Program—an academic summer program for rising juniors and seniors at Emory University in Atlanta. For more information or to apply, visit www.precollege.emory.edu.

University of Kentucky College of Design Summer Career Discovery Program—an intensive two-week program held at the UK College of Design. Open to high school students who will be juniors and seniors in the fall semester. For more information about the program and dates, please visit: www.uky.edu/Design/SCDP.

Scholarships

*Scholarships are in order by application deadline*

**NEW Community Foundation of Louisville scholarships—various scholarship opportunities: http://scholarship.cflouisville.org/.

Best Buy Scholarship Program—for students in grades 9-12, 1,200 scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded. Apply online at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com before February 15, 2012.

WKU Ogden College of Science and Engineering—offering departmental scholarships for high school seniors attending WKU and have an interest in one of the departments in Ogden College and inquisitive spirit to couple their classroom experience with research. For more information, go to http://www.wku.edu/ogden/web_pages/ogden_foundation_research_scholarship.php. Deadline to apply is February 15, 2012.

**NEWER PNC Foundation/KHSAA Sweet 16 Scholarship—will award 31 one-time $1000 scholarships. This award is open to any senior student-athlete in Kentucky that participates in a KHSAA sanctioned sport. See application for details: KHSAA Scholarship.pdf Applications must be received by KHSAA by February 24, 2012.

Kentucky Farm Bureau Education Foundation Scholarships—82 county and state scholarships will be awarded to children of Kentucky Farm Bureau members. See website for all rules, information, and the application. https://www.kyfb.com/federation/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is February 28, 2012.

KASBO Scholarship—KASBO awards three $2,500 scholarships each year. In order to be eligible, the student must be a high school senior who plans to major in business or education. Applications are available at: http://www.kasbo.com/scholarships.html Applications must be received by KASBO by February 28, 2012.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program—up to $100,000 scholarships will be awarded. See website for complete details and application: http://www.buickachievers.com/ Deadline to apply is February 29, 2012.

**NEW WKU Society of African American Alumni Leadership Scholarship for Beginning Freshmen—renewable $1000 scholarships available African American students who will attend WKU. See application for all requirements and information: http://alumni.wku.edu/s/808/images/editor_documents/Society/saaascholarship12_-_update.pdf. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.

**NEW Woman’s Club of Elizabethtown--$1000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to attend ECTC. Applications are available here: 2012 Womans Club of Etown.pdf and must be postmarked by March 1, 2012.

ECTC Freshman Scholarship—Scholarships in various amounts awarded to incoming freshman students attending ECTC in the Fall of 2012. ECTC Freshman Scholarship.pdf Deadline to apply is March 1, 2012.

**NEW Kentucky Propane Gas Association—two scholarship opportunities available. Must be high school seniors with a minimum 2.6 GPA and must be a dependent child of an employee of a member of the Kentucky Propane Gas Association. Visit the website for all eligibility requirements and application: www.npga.org/scholarship. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2012.

**NEWER KHSAA Sportsmanship Recognition Program—senior student-athletes who exhibit excellent sportsmanship are encouraged to apply for this recognition. State-level winners will receive a $3000 scholarship. Please see the following for program information and application requirements: KHSAA Sportsmanship Rec.pdf Application packets are due to Mr. Bauer by March 19, 2012.

**NEW News-Enterprise Floe Bowles Journalism Scholarship—a $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree and career in journalism or communications. See application for complete details: NE Floe Bowles Scholarship.doc. Deadline to apply is March 23, 2012.

Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship—Bluegrass Cellular will award 18 scholarships valued at $1,500 each. Applicant’s parents must be Bluegrass Cellular customers. See application for complete details & requirements: Bluegrass Cellular Scholarship 2012.pdf. Postmark deadline March 26, 2012.

**NEWEST John Dink Scholarship—several $2000 scholarships will be awarded to Central Hardin students. Minimum 2.8 GPA required to apply. See application for all requirements: 2012 John Dink Scholarship.doc. Applications must be returned to Ms. Lewis by March 30, 2012.

**NEWEST Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship—students are encouraged to apply for the Blondell E. Williams annual scholarship. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. See application for all requirements: Delta Sigma Theta.pdf. Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2012.

**NEW Kentucky AMVETS Auxiliary Scholarship—is available in the state of Kentucky for a high school graduate who has been accepted into a school for a service-oriented profession. Application: Kentucky AMVETS Auxiliary Scholarship.pdf. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2012.

**NEW Hardin County A.M. Rotary Scholarship—$500 scholarship presented by the AM Rotary Club. Applications are available here 2012 Hardin County AM Rotary.pdf and must be returned to Ms. Lewis by April 1, 2012.

**NEW Nolin RECC Scholarship—six $1000 scholarships will be awarded to students whose parents are Nolin RECC customers. See application for all requirements: 2012 Nolin RECC Scholarship.pdf. Scholarship deadline is April 1, 2012.

**NEWEST Lincoln Trail Area Master Gardener Association—two scholarships will be awarded to local students. Applications are here Licoln Trail Area Master Gardener Association Scholarship.pdf and must be returned to the Hardin County Extension Office by April 15, 2012.

**NEWEST Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship Program—one $1000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior girl who is a registered Republican and plans to attend college in Kentucky. See application for details: KY Federation of Republican Women.pdf. Applications must be postmarked by April 16, 2012.

**NEW Ft. Knox Area Chapter Military Officers’ Association of America—the chapter will offer nine $500 scholarships this year. Applicants must be a family member of an active duty service member, or of a retired or deceased service member of the grandson/granddaughter of a retired service member, regardless of rank, of the active duty, Guard or Reserve. See application for complete rules and regulations regarding eligibility: 2012 Ft. Knox Chapter MOAA.pdf. Deadline to apply is April 16, 2012.

**NEWER American Legion—the American Legion will award a $1000 scholarship to a Central Hardin senior. Application is here: American Legion 2012.doc and must be returned to Ms. Lewis by April 20, 2012.

**NEWER Old Iron of South Central Kentucky—scholarship awarded to a graduating senior planning to pursue a degree in agriculture. See application for details: 2012 Old Iron of South Central Kentucky.pdf Applications must be received by May 1, 2012.

Hardin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship--$1,000 scholarship. Applicant must: Be enrolled in a medical field of study at an accredited college, provide a copy of a high school/college transcript with a minimum 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in at least nine semester college hours, provide a written recommendation from a teacher/instructor, and provide a brief summary of why you are requesting this scholarship. Application: HMH Auxiliary Scholarship.doc Deadline to apply is May 1, 2012.

**NEW ABAK Agriculture Scholarship Program—$1000 scholarships offered to students who plan to major in an agriculture related field of study. See application for all requirements: ABAK Ag Scholarship.pdf. Postmark deadline is June 1, 2012.

Exceptional Student Scholarship Award—presented by JCTC and Lite 106.9. Three scholarships will be awarded to Jefferson Community and Technical College. To apply, go to http://www.lite1069.com/scholarship/.

POST 9/11 G.I. BILL—For the first time in history, service members enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill program will be able to transfer unused educational benefits to their spouses or children starting Aug. 1, 2009. The Post 9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for education and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The Post-9/11 GI Bill is effective for training after August 1, 2009. The amount of support that an individual may qualify for depends on where they live and what type of degree they are pursuing. For more information, go to http://www.gibill.va.gov/.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—check out this website for various resources and links to scholarships for students with disabilities: http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html

Top 2011 Scholarships For Black Students:

A AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program For women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves. Academic Competitiveness Grant For first-year and second-year college students who graduated from high school. Actuarial Diversity Scholarship For minority students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship Fund For students who demonstrate excellence in leadership, diversity, integrity and academia. American Copy Editors Society Scholarship Available to junior, senior and graduate students who will take full-time copy editing jobs or internships. AORN Foundation Scholarship For students studying to be nurses and perioperative nurses pursuing undergrad and grad degrees. Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship For students who indicate a sincere interest in an automotive related career. AWG Minority Scholarship For Women Encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. AXA Achievements Scholarship Provides more than $600K in annual scholarships to 52 students - one from each state. B Beacon Partners Healthcare IT Scholarships Awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the IT Healthcare field. Best Buy Scholarship For students in grades 9-12 who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate program upon high school graduation. Burger King Scholars Program For high school seniors who have part-time jobs and excel academically in school. C CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Developed to assist minority and disabled students, but open to all who meet the requirements. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Four-year achievement-based scholarships given to 250 high school seniors each year. D Davidson Fellows Scholarship Recognizes and awards the extraordinary who excel in math, science, and technology. Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund Need-based scholarships for college students are part of the progressive movement in their community. Dell Scholars Program For students who demonstrate a desire and ability to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Development Fund For Black Students in Science and Technology For students studying science or technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Discovery Scholarship Annual scholarship for high school juniors to support continued education and training beyond high school. E Ed Bradley/ Ken Kashiwahara Scholarships Open to full-time students who are pursuing careers in radio and television news. EMPOWER Scholarship Award Designed to increase diversity in the medical rehabilitation field by awarding students of color. ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program For minority and female students majoring in a field related to computer and video game arts. F Fulbright Scholar Program Sends faculty and professionals abroad each year to lecture and conduct research. Future Engineers Scholarship Program For students pursuing a career in engineering who shows outstanding academic performance. G Gates Millenium Scholarship Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; established to help low income minority students. Go On Girl Book Club Scholarship Supports authors of the Black African Diaspora who wan to write their way to college money. Google Anita Borg Scholarship For women who excel in computing and technology, and are active role models and leaders. H Hallie Q. Brown Scholarship For African American women who have a minimum C average, and can demonstrate financial need. HBCU Study Abroad Scholarship Provides travel opportunities for students of color who are traditionally under-represented in such programs.

J Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program Provides fellowships to students who excel in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Javits-Frasier Teacher Scholarship Fund To increase diverse students' access to talent development opportunities through teacher training. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund For low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves and their community. Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship For cosmetology and barber school students who can demonstrate a financial need. K KFC Colonel's Scholars Program For college-bound students who can demonstrate financial need, and have a GPA of at least 2.75. L Lincoln Forum Scholarship Essay Contest A writing contest pertaining to the life and times of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War era. M McKesson Pharmacy Scholarship Designed to assist pharmacy students who plan to continue their education. N National Achievement Scholarship Established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding African American high school students. National Black Police Association Scholarships For students pursuing careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and other related areas. National Institute of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship For students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing science and health-related research. National SMART Grant Available to full-time students who are majoring in science, math, technology, engineering, and more. P PMI Educational Foundation Scholarships Established for students in the field of project management or a project management related field. R Ron Brown Scholar Program Seeks to identify African American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society. Ronald Reagan College Leaders Scholarship Seeks to recognize outstanding young people who are promoting American values on college campuses. S Siemen Competition Competition for individual or team research projects in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. T Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships For first-generation students majoring in business, finance, science, engineering, and more. Tri-Delta Scholarships For students who excel in chapter and campus involvement,community service, academics, and more. Tylenol Scholarship For students pursuing a career in health care who can demonstrate leadership and academic qualities. U United Negro College Fund Scholarships Administers 400 different scholarship programs so low-income families can afford college, tuition, and books. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship For high school seniors planning to enroll or college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors already enrolled. USDA/1890 National Scholars Program For students seeking a Bachelor's degree in agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. V Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program Provides merit-based scholarships to minority students studying business, finance, economics, and more. W William B. Ruggles Right To Work Journalism Scholarship Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in journalism or a related field. Writer's Digest Annual Short Story Competition Contest for writers who can compose the best fictional short story, written in 1,500 words or less. X Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship For academic high-achievers in science, engineering, and information technnology

KENTUCKY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES—SCHOLARSHIP LINKS

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

http://www.bellarmine.edu/financialaid/institutional.aspx

Deadline for Bellarmine Scholars December 1, Other awards February 1

BRESCIA UNIVERSITY

http://www.brescia.edu/academic-scholarship-estimator

Deadline February 15

CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

http://www.campbellsville.edu/campbellsville-university-aid#Academic%20Scholarships

Deadline for top awards December 1

CENTRE COLLEGE

http://www.centre.edu/financial_aid/merit_scholarships.html

Deadline January 15

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

http://scholarships.eku.edu/

Deadline February 1

ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

http://www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu/en/Costs_and_Aid/Types_of_Aid/Scholarships_and_Waivers.aspx

Deadline March 1

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE

http://wordpress.georgetowncollege.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/#academic

Deadline February 1

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY

http://www.kysu.edu/about/divisions/studentAffairsAndEnrollment/enrollmentManagement/financialaid/academicScholarships.htm

Deadline May 1

KENTUCKY WESLEYAN COLLEGE

http://www.kwc.edu/page.php?page=503

Deadline for top award December 1

LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE

http://www.lindsey.edu/admissions/making-lwc-affordable/financial-aid-and-scholarships/academic-scholarships.aspx

Deadline ?

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

http://www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships/

Deadline December 15

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY

http://www.murraystate.edu/Students/Undergraduate/PayingForCollege/fas/scholarships.aspx

Deadline January 15

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

http://financialaid.nku.edu/scholarships/freshmen.php

Deadline January 15

ST. CATHERINE COLLEGE

http://www.sccky.edu/payingforcollege/scholarships.php

Deadline: see website above

SPALDING UNIVERSITY

http://www.spalding.edu/admissions/scholarships-and-financial-aid/

Deadline ?

TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY

http://transy.edu/admissions/aid/academic_scholarships.htm

Deadline for top awards December 1

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

http://www.uky.edu/AcademicScholarships/

Deadline January 15

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

http://louisville.edu/admissions/aid/scholarships/scholarships.html

Deadline January 15

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

http://www.wku.edu/Info/Admissions/begfreshscholarship.html

Deadline January 15

Scholarship descriptions do not list all requirements. See scholarship applications for a complete listing of required materials or eligibility requirements.

Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid-- Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  If a paper form is needed, students may request one by calling the Federal Student Aid information center at 1-800-433-3243. THE KENTUCKY PRIORITY DEADLINE IS MARCH 15. However, students are encouraged to apply WELL BEFORE that date! Students applying for the 2012-2013 school year cannot apply until after January 1.

BEWARE OF FAFSA SCAM SITES!! ONLY USE THE WEB ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE.

Additional Financial Aid Information

Figuring out how to pay for college is probably on the minds of students and their parents. Free financial aid info is available through the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).

At www.kheaa.com students can: learn about and apply for major financial aid programs for Kentucky students using Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), access their KEES account information, view Getting In: Your Guide to Higher Education in Kentucky, access over 3,100 sources of financial aid for Kentucky students, conduct a free scholarship search, estimate financial aid eligibility and monthly student loan payments, compare lenders and learn how to save on student loans, etc.

Another useful tool is FastWeb. FastWeb's free scholarship search includes more than 600,000 scholarships worth more than $1 billion. FastWeb also offers expert advice and how-to’s on financial aid, scholarships, selecting a major, choosing a career and more. FastWeb is provided completely free and Central Hardin is a FastWeb member school.