Governor's Scholars Program

Free five-week residential summer academic and leadership program for Kentucky high school juniors, at college campuses across the state (2027 sessions run between June 19 and July 31). The application is open now, but each high school sets its own earlier deadline; ask your school's Governor's Scholars counselor. State cutoffs are January 15, 2027 (single-school districts, private and homeschool) and January 29, 2027 (multi-school districts).

Offered by Kentucky GSP. Fellowship for high school students in Kentucky, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Leadership, STEM, Humanities, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Kentucky.
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 Scholars Program

When is the Governor's Scholars Program deadline?

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

Is Governor's Scholars Program free?

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

Who can apply to Governor's Scholars Program?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Kentucky. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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