Guidance and College Information
The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) More information
Trinity College Planning Events
- Junior College Visit Day (Grade 11) February 4, 2026 – Juniors will visit Asbury University in the morning and the University of Kentucky in the afternoon. Parents are welcome to attend. Please contact Mrs. Allen iallen@trinitylex.org for more information.
- ACT Administration (Grade 11) – April 21, 2026
- PreACT Administration (Grades 9 & 10) – April 28, 2026
- National College Decision Day (Grade 12) – May 1, 2026
Regional College and University Campus Visit Programs
Centre College Junior Open House (Grades 11)
Monday, February 15, 2026. More information
University of Kentucky Big Blue Open House (Grades 9-11)
Friday, April 17, 2026. More information
University of Louisville Equine Preview Day (Grades 9-12)
Friday, April 17, 2026. More information
Leadership Development and Educational Programs
Asbury University Summer Summit Camp (Grades 9-12)
February 24, 2026 – Application Deadline. More information
The 2026 Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University (CHA) (Grade 11)
March 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. Program is scheduled for June 6-June 27, 2026, on the campus of Murray State University. CHA application and information
Asbury University Youth Becoming Leaders & Leadership Fellows Programs (Grades 9-12)
March 10, 2026 – Application Deadline. Applications for Asbury’s 2026 summer leadership programs are now available. Students have the opportunity to grow in Christian leadership through a 10-day residential program focused on scripture and theology, spiritual practices, service and mission, and vocational discernment. Students may also earn three academic college credits. For more information, please visit the link provided below and/or contact: Jenna Brock, MDiv, Assistant Director for Youth Becoming Leaders, jenna.brock@asbury.edu. More information
Junior Achievement Miss Business Educational Workshop (Girls Grades 9-12)
March 25, 2026 – Event Date *Students Must Apply And Be Accepted In Advance of Program Date. The workshop will be held at the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union’s Corporate Office located at 1730 Alysheba Way in Lexington. Application and more information
Asbury University Impact U Summer Camps (Grades 9-12)
Asbury University offers week long residential programs in the following content areas:
- Equine
- Film
- Forensic Science
- Screenwriting
- C.S. Lewis and Chronicles of Narnia
Application and more information
Asbury Summer Horse Camps (grades K-12)
More information
College Scholarship Programs
2026 Lexington Sister Cities Young Artist & Authors Showcase (YAAS) (Students 12-18 years old)
February 23, 2026 – Application Deadline. YAAS is an annual art contest that encourages youth worldwide to express the mission of Sister Cities through original artwork, literature, poetry, photography and music. Submissions are accepted across various mediums including visual art, essays, poetry, photography and music. More information
2026 Independence Bank Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
February 24, 2026 – Application Deadline. In 2025, Independence Bank awarded more than $140,000 to over 70 graduating high school seniors. Students must plan to attend a two- or four-year college or university to seniors who demonstrate both a financial need and a strong sense of purpose. Application and more information
Kentucky Farm Bureau Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
February 28, 2026 – Application Deadline. Kentucky Farm Bureau offers a variety of scholarships to members and dependents of members. Application and more information
Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
February 28, 2026 – Application Deadline. Application and more information
National Parent Volunteer Association Volunteer College Scholarships (Grades 11 & 12)
February 28, 2026 – Application Deadline for Act of Kindness Scholarship. Application and more information
Dewalt Trades Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
February 28, 2026 – Application Deadline. To be eligible, students must plan to enroll in a full time accredited two-year college or vocational-technical school. More information
American Welding Society National Scholarships (Grade 12)
March 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. Students interested in pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in welding or a related discipline in the Fall of 2026 may apply. Application and more information
AFA Teens Awareness College Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
March 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America awards twenty $5,000 scholarships to students whose lives have been impacted with Alzheimer’s disease. Application and more information
Children of Warriors National Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
March 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. Students must be a child, grandchild, great-grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces. Application and more information
Daughters of the Cincinnati Scholarship (Grade 12 Girls)
March 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. Eligible students must be daughters of career commissioned officers in the United States armed services. Application and more information
USPAACC Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
March 2, 2026 – Application Deadline. Ten awards of $5,000 each to high school seniors of Asian Pacific Island heritage with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Application and more information
Commonwealth Credit Union (CCU) Scholarship Program (Grade 12)
March 31, 2026 – Application Deadline. CCU offers four $2,000 scholarships for students who are the primary account holder of CCU membership. More information
Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship Program (Grade 12 Girls)
March 31, 2026 – Application Deadline. High school senior girls must plan to attend a college or university in Kentucky and be a registered Republican. More information
Kentucky Right to Life Educational Foundation Scholarship Program (Grades 9-12)
April 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. More information
Foundation for Fraternal Excellence Men’s College Scholarship (Boys Grade 12)
April 1, 2026 – Application Deadline. The scholarship program annually awards over fifty college scholarships in increments between $500 and $1000 to male high school seniors planning to enroll in college in the fall of 2026. Application and more information
