2025 Student Applications Now Open
The West Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the West Virginia Governor’s Schools student applications are now available. Please visit our website to learn about these exciting opportunities for students in middle and high schools and to access the applications.
We need assistance from teachers, counselors, and school administration to get this information to students and parents. These FREE summer residential programs offer incredible experiences for students in a variety of disciplines. Please share the website and attached flyers with potential students and assist them as they complete the applications.
Governor’s Schools for Middle School Students
Governor's School of Literacy through the Arts, Culture, and History (GSLACH) – current 8th grade students (application deadline for counties is March 28, 2025)
Governor's STEM Institute (GSI) (WVU) – current 7th grade students (application deadline for counties is April 11, 2025)
Governor's STEM Institute (GSI) (Green Bank) – current 8th grade students (application deadline for counties is April 11, 2025)
If you have any questions, please contact Dustin Lambert, Coordinator of WV Governor’s Schools at dllambert@k12.wv.us or (304) 558-5325.