12 Kentucky Students Named Presidential Scholars Semifinalists

12 Kentucky Students Named Presidential Scholars Semifinalists

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Twelve Kentucky students are among 627 high school students named as semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of then-Presidemnt Lyndon B. Johnson, to recognize and honor some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating high scho…

2 FCPS students chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists

One-hundred and sixty-one students —- two from each state, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico —- will be selected for what is one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students.

Two local Kentucky students named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) -- Two local students were selected as part of a dozen from across the state named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalists on Wednesday.

12 Kentucky students named 2026 Presidential Scholars semifinalists

Twelve Kentucky students have been named semifinalists in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, representing a significant achievement in recognition of academic and artistic excellence. The students are among 627 high school semifinalists announced nationwide for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields, according to Kentucky Teacher. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in…