NC Governor's School
NC Governor's School
Key Details
Location
Various locations
Format
In Person
Deadline
None
Compensation
Unpaid
Cost
Free
Grades
11th – 12th grade
Ages
All ages
Time Commitment
4 weeks residential, June 21 to July 18, 2026
About This Opportunity
The Governor's School of North Carolina is a state-funded, tuition-free residential program for gifted rising juniors and seniors. The 2026 session runs June 21 to July 18. Students are nominated by their school counselors and selected through a competitive process. The program offers intensive study in areas such as mathematics, science, social science, and the arts. Selections for the 2026 cohort were made in March 2026.
At a glance
- Great for students looking for structured summer activities
- Students in 11th – 12th grade
- Free to participate
Eligibility
Rising juniors and seniors in North Carolina public or private schools. Nomination by school counselor required.
How to Apply
Visit the official application page to get started:
View on NC Department of Public InstructionTags
Source Details
- Source
- NC Department of Public Instruction
- Official page
- https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/governors-school-north-carolina
- Last verified
- Mar 30, 2026
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