Governor's School for Agriculture (Virginia Tech)

Summer program · Virginia Tech / Virginia Department of Education

The Virginia Governor's School for Agriculture is a three-week residential summer program at Virginia Tech (June 20-July 11, 2026) for the Commonwealth's most academically able rising juniors and seniors. Scholars work with Virginia Tech faculty and researchers across the agricultural sciences. Students don't apply directly — their school or county submits a nomination to the Virginia Department of Education on the student's behalf, so ask your school counselor or gifted-education coordinator to begin the process. Program cost isn't published on Virginia Tech's page; confirm current cost details with your counselor or VDOE.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 11–12

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesVA

FieldsAgriculture

SelectivityNomination-only; students cannot apply directly

Logistics

Cost to youNot published on program page; ask your counselor or VDOE

Financial aidNot listed

StipendNone

FormatResidential

Length3 weeks, residential (2026: Jun 20-Jul 11)

WhereVirginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Applying

DueSet by each school/school division via VDOE; ask your counselor for your local deadline

You submitNominated by your school counselor or gifted/talented coordinator; your school or county submits the application to VDOE, not the student directly.

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