NC Governor's School
NC Governor's School
Key Details
Location
Various locations
Format
In Person
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Compensation
Unpaid
Cost
Free
Grades
11th – 12th grade
Time commitment
4 weeks residential, June 21 to July 18, 2026
Capacity
Small statewide cohort; highly competitive nomination and selection through schools.
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.
Skills you may build
Who it fits
Great for students looking for structured summer activities
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 InstructionTopics
Source Details
- Source
- NC Department of Public Instruction
- Official page
- https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/enhanced-opportunities/governors-school-north-carolina
- Last checked
- May 9, 2026
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