GSP

Governor’s Scholars Program

GSP is open to all Juniors who are interested in applying and who meet the eligibility requirements below:

• Be in the 11th grade at the time of selection and intend to return to a Kentucky school district for the next school term.  (Students skipping their senior year to enter college are not eligible);
• Be a current resident of Kentucky;
• Have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT in the 9th, 10th or 11th grades.

GENERAL INFORMATION SESSION

Find out what the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) is all about from last year’s  Scholars. Open to all Juniors with general information discussed. 

Friday, September 29th 9:25-9:55 am Theater

 

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.

Thursday, October 12th 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 16th 3:30- 5:00 pm Media Center

 

REMIND APP FOR GSP 2023

If you would like to receive updates, tips, resources, reminders, and have contact  with Mrs. Fields for questions via the app REMIND using a smart phone or email: 

Please text to: 81010 This message: @gsptc23 Or join from a Chromebook at:  rmd.at/gsptc23

 

DUE DATE IS DECEMBER 1ST

SUBMIT TO MRS. FIELDS.  NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

 

SOME HELPFUL LINKS:

GSP Information Presentation

Helpful Hints- examples of what each section should look like

Helpful Hints Videos from GSP Director Explains each part of app with tips

GSP Website

GPA and Test Score Rating Guide

Application Scoring Guide (Selection Rating Form)

Writing Entry Scoring Guide/Rubrics For Each Section 

The Selection Process

Scholarships Offered to KY Governor Scholars

What do past scholars think about the GSP Experience?? VIDEO

 

GSP Application PDF

Application Pages: (Dont Forget to save these to your computer first)

• Applicant Checklist
• Student Application Front Page
• Focus Area Page
• Consent Form
• Extracurricular Activities
• Service
• Honors/Awards
• Writing Entry
• Recommendation Request Form- give completed form to BOTH recommenders

For Teacher Recommenders:

• 2024 Teacher Recommendation Form (Must be downloaded from this page, completed and typed in Word, returned to student)
• SAMPLE Teacher Recommendation - Example for MAX Points, should look like this!

For Community Recommenders:

• 2024 Community Recommendation Form (Must be downloaded from this page, completed and typed in Word, returned to student)
• SAMPLE Community Recommendation - Example for MAX Points, should look like this!

At least one Teacher Rec. Form is Required and ONE Community Leader Rec. Form.   At least a two week notice is required for completing any recommendations.  Applicants should use the Rec Request Form when asking a teacher or community leader to complete a rec for them.

Students are responsible for delivering the Community Leader Recommendation and Teacher Recommendation Forms to Mrs. Fields with their completed application on the due date.  

COMPLETED applications with Community Leader Recomendation Form and Teacher Recommendation Forms are due to Mrs. Fields on December 1, 2023.  

No late applications will be accepted!

DUE DATE: December 1, 2023 TO MRS. FIELDS