Governor's Scholars Program
The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state. Those selected attend the program free of charge.
To learn more about GSP, click HERE.
Governor's School for the Arts
Students interested in applying to participate in the Governor's School for the Arts may visit their website HERE.
GSA auditions promising high school sophomores and juniors in nine different arts disciplines: Architecture, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, Musical Theatre, New Media, Visual Art and Vocal Music. For 3 solid weeks, the students live, breathe, eat and sleep the arts. It's a thrilling, often life-changing experience, as they meet new friends, explore their creativity, and discover new things about who they are and who they can be in the future.
On a smaller scale than GSA's summer program, ArtShops provide a similar immersion experience. The purpose of these ArtShops is to provide high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors with the opportunity to spend a day in a facility close to their hometown in a hands-on arts enrichment opportunity. Workshops are conducted by the region's most outstanding teaching artists in nine arts disciplines. ArtShops can help students prepare for their auditions for GSA, as well as learn about other arts opportunities in their area. Parents and teachers are informed of the specifics of the summer program during an information session. There is a registration fee of $5.00 to supplement the overall cost of the ArtShop. Free and reduced lunch registrants have the opportunity to opt out of the registration fee.
Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
Students interested in applying to participate in the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs may visit the GSE website HERE.
GSE is an immersive, exploratory dive into entrepreneurship and innovation while living on a college campus. GSE gives high school students a hands-on opportunity to turn their ideas for stuff into business opportunities.
GSE typically runs from the end of June through the middle of July. GSE exposes young aspiring entrepreneurs to the mindset, culture, innovative thinking and skills necessary to start a company. Student entrepreneurs spend significant time on design thinking and agile product development. Emphasis is placed on the triple bottom line -- caring about profitability, social equity and environmental conservation. GSE empowers these student entrepreneurs to make a positive impact on their communities through innovation and to become business leaders of tomorrow.
Requirements:
Must be currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade.
Must be able to attend entire session without interruption.
No minimum GPA or test scores considered.
To Apply:
1. Complete online application.
2. Submit a video application.
3. Submit two recommendations.
Math and Science Academies
Gatton Academy (of Mathematics and Science)
Craft Academy (For Excellence in Science & Mathematics)
