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Governor's School
"The Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence offer Pennsylvania's brightest and most talented young people a unique opportunity to learn about future careers from noted experts in various fields of study, including the arts, sciences and technology.
These hands-on, intensive programs take place on some of the state's finest college campuses, and offer career insights that go well beyond the classroom. The skills you acquire will help shape you into the scientists, artists, teachers, and employers of tomorrow."
Selection Process
Selection to Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of excellence is based
entirely on the competitive merit of the applicant's performance as demonstrated
through the application.
The selection process for all the programs is highly competitive.
More information is available online at www.state.pas.us, PA Keyword "schools of excellence."
The Pennsylvania Governor's Schools of Excellence are...
-Paid in-full scholarships
-Residential
-Five weeks long
-Summer courses
-Academically enriching
Programs
-Agricultural Sciences
-Arts
-Global Entrepreneurship
-Health Care
-Information Technology
-International Studies
-Sciences
-Teaching
Eligibility
-Must be in the grade level specified for the individual school;
-Must have a parent or guardian whose primary residence is
in Pennsylvania;
-Cannot have previously attended one of the eight Governor's Schools of
Excellence;
-Cannot Apply to more than two Governor's Schools in a year; and
-If accepted, must commit to being in residence for the 35-day program,
without absences.
Applications for Governor's Schools are available in all Pennsylvania public and nonpublic high schools. Applications are also available online at www.state.pa.us, PA Keyword "schools of excellence."
