Scholarship Opportunities and Events

Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership 47th Annual Youth Salute Program
September 25 – Application Deadline
In cooperation with the National Council on Youth Leadership, the Central Kentucky Council on Youth Leadership honors high school juniors who maintain a high scholastic average and demonstrate leadership ability. For application and more information, please click here.

The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Opens Oct. 1
Wednesday, October 1, 2026 (12th Grade)
The 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) The FAFSA allows for high school seniors to request federal grants, work-study funds, and loans for college all in one application and opens for fall 2027 applications on October 1, 2026. More information and the official FAFSA website may be found at: www.studentaid.gov

North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP) – Central Kentucky Regional College Fair
Tuesday, October 13 | 6-8 pm
Trinity is pleased to serve as the host site for NACCAP’s 2026 regional Central Kentucky college fair. Admission representatives from over 40 national Christian colleges will be in attendance. Trinity students will have an opportunity to register for the college fair in advance, and students who attend and volunteer to help may earn house points. More details and information will be available soon.

The University of Kentucky Fall 2026 Big Blue Open House Schedule:
Oct. 2, 12, 16, 30
The U.K. Visitors Center invites high school students to register for an upcoming open house. Please click here for open house schedule and registration.

Western Kentucky University Admissions Event in Lexington
Monday, September 21
The Campbell House, 1375 South Broadway, Lexington. For more information and registration, please click here.

2027 Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program Information Meeting for 11th Grade Students and Parents
Thursday, September 24 | 7:30 am at the Upper School
Parents and Juniors interested in applying to the Kentucky Governor’s School Programs for summer of 2027 are invited to an application information meeting.

Asbury University Fall 2026 Visit Event Schedule
Fall Preview Day – October 1-2
Equine Visit Event – October 22-23
Winter Preview Day – November 5-6
For registration, more information, and to schedule individual campus, visit click here.

2026 Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) Administrations / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)
Administrations for Grades 9, 10, 11
*Monday, October 19 – 11th Grade
*Tuesday, October 20 – 9th Grade
*Thursday, October 22 – 10th Grade

The ELKS National Foundation Scholarship Programs for High School Seniors
November 12, 2026 – Application Deadline (12th Grade)
*The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year college scholarships.
*Male and female students compete separately.
*Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
*For additional information and application please click here.