• The Governor's Scholars Program is a stimulating, five-week, residential summer program for outstanding Kentucky students completing their junior year in high school. Established in 1983, the popular program provides academic and personal growth in a challenging, non-traditional environment that balances a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.

• To be eligible to apply and be selected as a Governor’s Scholar, a student must:

  • • Be in the 11th grade at the time of selection and intend to return to a Kentucky school district for the next school term (Students skipping their senior year to enter college are not eligible.);

    • Be a current resident of Kentucky;

    • Have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades.

• The Governor's Scholars Program seeks to help exceptional students:

  • • achieve their highest academic and personal potential;

    • cultivate their leadership capabilities in all aspects of life, school, workplace, and community;

    • expand their horizons to seek and create opportunities in a global context;

    • develop their critical thinking, adaptability, and creativity.

• The program seeks to do this while heightening students’ sensitivity to future possibilities for themselves, Kentucky, and society. It strives to stimulate, encourage, and reward excellence in Kentucky schools.

• The 2026 program will be held on the campuses of Centre College in Danville, Morehead State University in Morehead, and Murray State University in Murray.  Governor's Scholars are selected from across Kentucky and represent the diversity of the Commonwealth.

• Signature sheets are due to Ms. Morrison in Guidance on Tuesday, November 19, 2023 

• Complete applications are due to Ms. Morrison in Guidance on Wednesday, December 4, 2023

• Join the Remind Group - Text @bghsgsp to 81010

• Students interested in meeting with Ms. Padilla for help on their essay or a GSP Alumni, please fill out the Interest Form 

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