For application deadlines, please check with the School Counselor in your high school in charge of the Governor's Scholars process. Applications are evaluated at the school and district level before being sent to the Governor's Scholars Program Central Office in Frankfort. If you are a homeschool student, please submit your application to the Governor's Scholars Program no later than January 15, 2027.
Sep 8, 2026 - Last day for the Governor’s Scholars Program to mail Student Application & Selection Packets to Superintendents, Principals, and Counselors.
Jan 15, 2027 - Last day for school districts with only one school, private schools, and homeschool students to submit notifications and completed applications to the Governor’s Scholars Program. (Student’s deadline to school/district is prior to this date.)
Jan 29, 2027 - Last day for school districts with more than one school in the district (requiring a district selection committee) to submit notifications and completed applications to the Governor’s Scholars Program. (Student’s deadline to school/district is prior to this date.)
April 12, 2027 - Latest date for Governor's Scholars Program to mail notifications to students of their status: Accepted, Alternate, or Not Accepted.
April 30, 2027 - Last day for students to accept or decline their invitations. Those accepting must have signed contracts submitted to the Governor's Scholars Program by this date.
April 30, 2027 - Last day for Scholars to request a specific session because they have major scheduling conflicts. Requests for session assignments will not be honored if submitted after this date.
Sessions are staggered to allow Scholars to participate in other major events before or after they attend the program. Leaves of absence are only granted for family emergencies. Students will be expected to stay the full five weeks.
May 18, 2027 - Latest date for Governor's Scholars Program to mail notifications to Scholars of session, campus and class assignments.
First Session: GSP
Opening Day - June 19, 2027
Family Day - TBD
Closing Day - July 23, 2027
Second Session: GSP
Opening Day - June 20, 2027
Family Day - TBD
Closing Day - July 24, 2027
Third Session: GSP
Opening Day - June 27, 2027
Family Day - TBD
Closing Day - July 31, 2027
Remember that Scholars cannot be absent during the program for any reason except emergency, illness, or similar overriding personal reason.