Corbin High School had seven junior students selected to
participate in the 2016 Governor’s Scholars Program.
Juniors Tucker Jewell, Benjamin Childers, Cody Evans, Dustyn
Sams, Cole Moore, Grace Moses, and Meghan Wynn will be attending the program
this summer. The Governor's Scholars Program (GSP) is a summer residential
program that recognizes exceptional high school students across Kentucky.
In order to participate in GSP, students must be nominated by their high schools and then compete on a state-wide level. Selection for the program is highly competitive. The application process requires an academic profile including difficulty of course load, Grade Point Average (GPA), and at least one standardized test score. In addition to the academic profile students must outline all extracurricular activities, a volunteer service history, and a list of job positions held. A teacher and community recommendation as well as an original writing entry is also required.
Students selected attend the program free of charge. The
office of the Governor, the Kentucky State Legislature, and private enterprise provides
the financial support for the program. Due to excellent support, the program
has grown from 230 students in 1983 to more than 1,000 students today. The
students attending the program will be housed on one of three host campuses,
Morehead University, Murray State University, or Northern Kentucky University.
The curriculum for the summer sessions include general
studies to challenge the scholars, discussion based small group sessions to
teach respectful debate, and a focus area of study selected by each student
during the application process. The program also consists of several speakers,
carefully planned field trips, and special events.
Numerous Kentucky Colleges and Universities offer
scholarships to GSP students. The students are awarded four-year tuition at
many schools as well as other special scholarships to assists with college
expenses.
The Governor’s Scholars Program was established in 1983 to
enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. The program
provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal
arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.