Bowling Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University and several sponsors will honor students from area high schools for their academic achievements.

This month’s annual High School Scholars Luncheons honor students who qualify for at least a renewable full-tuition scholarship to WKU.

Here’s the schedule for the luncheons, which begin at 11:30 a.m.:

Jan. 5: Glasgow Area Scholars Luncheon, sponsored by South Central Bank, at the Lera B. Mitchell Clubhouse in Glasgow for students from Barren County, Glasgow, Metcalfe County and Monroe County high schools.

Jan. 10: Bowling Green/Warren County Scholars Luncheon, sponsored by National City, at Downing University Center for students from Bowling Green, Greenwood, Warren Central and Warren East high schools.

Jan. 12: South Central Kentucky Scholars Luncheon at Downing University Center for students from Allen County-Scottsville, Franklin-Simpson, Logan County, Russellville, Butler County and Edmonson County high schools.

Jan. 26: Owensboro Area Scholars Luncheon at RiverPark Center in Owensboro for students from Owensboro, Apollo, Daviess County, Owensboro Catholic, Whitesville Trinity, Hancock County, Ohio County, McLean County, Henderson County, Muhlenberg North and Muhlenberg South high schools.

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For information, contact Jeff Younglove at (270) 745-2497 or Andy Wagoner at (270) 745-2755.