Governor's Scholar Program

Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP)

This free five-week summer program is offered between the junior and senior years. Application process is highly competitive. Applicants are screened by a local committee and then selected at the state level. Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and a minimum ACT composite of 21 or higher. Upon completion of GSP, the scholar can earn full or partial tuition at many KY colleges & universities. Anyone interested in applying for the program should have taken the PSAT, SAT or ACT by fall of their junior year. Applicants must provide multiple volunteer experiences beginning in the 9th grade. Students should be involved in community & school activities. The Governor’s Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders and to create models of educational excellence for teachers and students alike. See http://www.gsp.ky.gov for more information.

What: A five week summer residential program with the mission to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. Students will engage in daily seminars, classes, lectures, activities and field trips.

Who: 11th grade students enrolled in KY public or private schools who have taken the ACT, PSAT, or SAT.

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