The South Carolina Junior Scholars Program identifies and recognizes 8th-Grade Students with exceptional academic talent, high scholastic achievement, and intellectual ability.  This program sponsors summer opportunities in collaboration with participating South Carolina Colleges, Universities, and the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.  

The purpose of the program is to identify students and provide opportunities that will facilitate their intellectual growth, broaden their individual interests, and promote their scholastic achievement.  

How will the students be recognized? Students who qualify for this special recognition will receive an Award of Merit certificate, a Junior Scholar bumper sticker, and may be recognized in local award ceremonies, and  invited to attend summer opportunities at participating South Carolina colleges and universities. 

Identification Criteria: 

1. Score 550 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing portion of the PSAT/NMSQT; OR

2. Score 530 or higher on the Mathematics portion of the PSAT/NMSQT; OR

3. Participate in Duke University's Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) during his/her 7th Grade year, have met the eligibility requirements as outlined by that program, and be invited to attend either the State or Grand Recognition Ceremonies.