Governor's Honors Program
A free, four-week residential summer program for gifted and talented Georgia high schoolers.
About this resource
The Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) is a free, four-week residential summer instructional program for intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students. Eligible students are current sophomores or juniors at a Georgia public school, independent school, state charter school, or homeschool, nominated by their school in a single subject area based on demonstrated aptitude. The program is entirely state-funded, so there is no cost to attend.
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How to apply / get started
Nomination happens through your school — talk to a counselor or gifted-education coordinator about the nomination process and deadlines. No minimum GPA is required; nominees are judged on demonstrated aptitude in their subject area.
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Sources & verification
Verified against these sources on 2026-09-13. Details change — always confirm on the organization's own website before relying on this for a deadline or an appointment.