Scholarship Opportunity

Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program

Offered by Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program

A funded five-week residential enrichment program for Kentucky high school juniors, with possible separate university scholarship opportunities after completion.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Junior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027 central submission — private/single-school/homeschool; local deadlines earlier

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027

2027 central submission — multi-school districts; local deadlines earlier

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJanuary 29, 2027

Eligibility

  • Be a Kentucky resident in 11th grade, intending to return to a Kentucky school district for senior year; students skipping senior year for college are ineligible.
  • Have taken ACT, PSAT or SAT in grades 9–11; one qualifying test is required, not each individually.
  • Complete local school/district selection where applicable; homeschool students may apply through GSP.

Requirements

  • Complete the academic/student profiles, 500-word writing entry, parent consent, teacher and community recommendations.
  • Ask your counselor for the earlier student deadline. January 15 and 29 are central school/district deadlines; homeschool submissions are due January 15.
  • Attend all five weeks if selected.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm the school deadline and create an account in the linked 2027 online portal.
  2. 2Request recommendations and parent consent; complete and review your sections before submitting.
  3. 3Your counselor completes academic details and advances the application through selection; follow GSP instructions for homeschool submissions.

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