A three-week residential summer program from the West Virginia Department of Education for state high school students who will be seniors the next year. About 175 students are selected each year, and state funds cover tuition, room, board and instructional materials. The 2026 session ran in July at West Virginia University, and applicants need at least a 3.5 GPA or a place in the top 10% of their class.
Offered by West Virginia Department of Education. Summer Program for high school students in West Virginia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Humanities, Leadership
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Governor's Honors Academy is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in West Virginia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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