Alabama Governor's School (Samford University)

Summer program · Samford University

Alabama Governor's School brings about 100 academically or creatively talented rising juniors and seniors to Samford University for a 13-day residential program of morning and afternoon seminars led by academic, business, and community experts — ungraded and credit-free. Students can be nominated by a principal, counselor, community leader, or themselves, with selection based on the application, school information, and references. A $30 application fee (waived for students eligible for an ACT/SAT fee waiver) plus a $1,100 program fee cover tuition, room, and board; limited need-based financial assistance is available.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 10–11

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesAL

FieldsGeneral/Interdisciplinary · Leadership

SelectivityAbout 100 students selected annually

Logistics

Cost to you$1,100 program fee + $30 application fee (fee waivers available)

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNot listed

FormatResidential

Length13 days; 2026 session ran June 14-26

WhereSamford University, Birmingham, AL

Applying

DueNot published on the program page

You submitNomination by principal, counselor, community leader, or self; application, school info, academic/character references

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