15th annual Kentucky Youth Storytelling competition open for students
The Kentucky Youth Storytelling competition is a statewide effort to develop, encourage, and highlight the talent of young storytellers.
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs announces Demo Day competition winners
There were 120 Kentucky students who attended the Governor’s Schools for Entrepreneurs (GSE) this summer and participated in an opportunity to pitch their business startup ideas at two competitive Demo Days on June 26 and July 24 at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). GSE was split into two sessions that ran from June 6-26 and July 5-24.
Seth Lance Memorial Film Festival accepting submissions
The Seth Lance Memorial Film Festival is accepting film submissions for a chance to win a $2,500 scholarship.
Kentucky State Poetry Society accepting entries for 2021 Student Poetry Contest
The Kentucky State Poetry Society is accepting entries for its 2021 Student Poetry Contest.
New TikTok challenge to raise awareness of FAFSA opportunities
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and GEAR UP Kentucky, a unit of the council, are throwing down the gauntlet on TikTok this month to help raise awareness about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA form.
Louisville Zoo asking students to make art, instruments out of trash
The Louisville Zoo is holding its annual recycled art contest – dubbed “Trashformation” – online this year.
Four Kentucky students named finalists in national science contest
Four Kentucky students are among 300 semifinalists in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search, selected from 1,760 applicants across the nation and in 10 foreign countries.
Student video contest on financial literacy taking submissions
The Jump$tart Coalition, which promotes financial literacy for young people, is sponsoring a contest for students in grades 5 through 12. Participants are asked to make a video on the importance of saving money. The maker of the winning video will get $50.
T-shirt contest can bring prizes for student, class while feeding the hungry
A T-shirt design contest for children ages 12 and under can help fight hunger, as every entry will trigger a $20 donation from the Spartan Kids Foundation to contest sponsor Blessings in a Backpack.
Fayette County students receive National Beta Club virtual conference awards
Two students from Bryan Station High School (Fayette County) earned recognition for their Spanish skills during the 2020 National Beta Club Convention. James Grant placed ninth in the sophomore division and Victoria Lowe finished eighth in the junior division.
