Governor's Schools

The Tennessee Governor's Schools provide eleven challenging and high-intensity programs for rising 11th and 12th grade students nominated by high school faculty. Each school offers a unique learning environment for students interested in the arts, humanities, agriculture science, STEM programs, advanced mathematics, physics, leadership, international studies, Tennessee history, or potential teaching careers. Applications and submission information will be posted on the webpages of each individual Governor’s Schools site. It is very important if you are required a teacher recommendation that you give them the deadlines posted below. Please follow the deadlines listed on this post so the counselors have time to review the applications before submission.

Governor's School for the Arts (GSFTA) Theatre, Dance, and Visual Arts: Please have your application submitted online by December 1, 2023.  (https://fs8.formsite.com/CteFX6/sortgkirwa/index)

Governor's School for the Arts (GSFTA) Vocal/Instrumental Music and Filmmaking: Please have your application submitted online by January 9, 2024.  (https://fs8.formsite.com/CteFX6/sortgkirwa/index)

Governor' School for Agricultural Sciences: Completed paper application due to Mrs. Henry by December 14, 2023.  (https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/the-tennessee-governor-school-for-the-agricultural-sciences/_media/2024%20Governor%20School%20application.pdf)

Governor's School for Technological Innovation and Business Leadership Technology: Completed paper application due to Mrs. Henry by December 1, 2023. (https://www.tntech.edu/business/pdf/governors-school/GSTIBL2024Application.pdf)

Governor's School for Computational Physics: Completed paper application due to Mrs. Henry by January 9, 2024. (https://www.apsu.edu/governors-school/gscp-application.pdf)

Governor's School for Humanities: Completed paper application due to Mrs. Henry by December 14, 2023.  (https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/governors-school-for-the-humanities/_media/2024%20GSH%20Application.pdf)

Governor's School for Integration of Biological & Statistical Science: You must let your counselor know to initiate the process and nominate you for the program. Deadline to be nominated by your counselor: December 1, 2023.  

Governor's School for International Studies: You must let your counselor know to initiate the process and nominate you for the program. Deadline to be nominated by your counselor: December 1, 2023.   (https://umwa.memphis.edu/gsis/index.php/main)

Governor's School for Prospective Teachers: Completed paper application due to Mrs. Henry by December 14, 2023. (https://www.utc.edu/sites/default/files/2023-10/Governor%27s%20Schools%20for%20Prospective%20Teachers%202023%20Application%20final%20%281%29.pdf)

Governor's School for Tennessee History and Environmental Studies: You must let your counselor know to initiate the process and nominate you for the program. Deadline to be nominated by your counselor: December 14, 2023.

Governor's School for Science and Engineering: You must let your counselor know to initiate the process and nominate you for the program. Deadline to be nominated by your counselor: December 1, 2023. (https://gsse.utk.edu/gsse-application/)

Governor's School for Emerging Technologies:  Completed paper application is due to Mrs. Henry by January 9, 2024.  (https://www.tntech.edu/engineering/pdf/outreach/Emerging_Technologies_Application_fillable_2024.pdf)

For all programs, please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria listed on each Governor's school website.