Governor's Honors Program

A four-week residential summer program run by the state of Georgia for gifted sophomores and juniors from public, independent, charter and home schools. Students are nominated in one academic or arts subject, such as engineering, mathematics, music or visual arts, and spend four hours a day in that major plus an afternoon elective, without grades. The state covers tuition, fees and boarding.

Offered by Georgia Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy. Summer Program for high school students in Georgia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Georgia.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Governor's Honors Program

When is the Governor's Honors Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Governor's Honors Program free?

Yes. Governor's Honors Program is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Governor's Honors Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Georgia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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