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 26th 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. 

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 

 

Parent Square for GSP 2025-2026

If you would like to receive updates, tips, resources, reminders, and have contact  with Mrs. Fields for questions, sign up via Parent Square. 

 

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: (Don't forget to save these to your computer first)

• 2025-2026 Helpful Hints Packet.pdf

2026 - Student Application (Word Document Version) 

• 2026 Application, Checklist.docx​​
• 2026 Application, Demographics Page.docx​
• 2026 Application, Focus Area Page.docx
• 2026 Application, Consent Page.docx
• 2026 Application, Student Profile.docx
• 2026 Application, Student Profile, Service.docx
• 2026 Application, Student Profile, Honors.docx
• 2026 Application, Writing Entry Prompts.docx​

2026 - Student Application (Fillable PDF Document Version) 

• ​2026 - Application, Demographics, Focus Area, Permission, Student Profile, Writing Entry.pdf 

 

For Recommenders:

Recomme​nders can complete either the fillable PDF or the Mircosoft Word version of the application below. ​

• Teacher Recommenders: 
  • 2026 Teacher Recommendation Form.docx (Word Document Version)
  • 2026 - Teacher Recommendation Form.pdf (Fillable PDF Document Version)
  • 2026 - SAMPLE Teacher Recommendation.pdf
• For Community Recommenders (This form must be returned to the student or their school to be submitted with their completed application): 
  • 2026 Community Recommendation Form.docx  (Word Document Version)
  • 2026 - Community Recommendation Form.pdf (Fillable PDF Document Version)
  • ​2026 - SAMPLE Community Recommendation.pdf

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, 2025.

No late applications will be accepted!

DUE DATE: December 1, 2025 TO MRS. FIELDS