Governor's Honors Academy (West Virginia)

Summer program · West Virginia Department of Education / West Virginia University

The Governor's Honors Academy brings about 175 academically driven rising seniors to West Virginia University for three weeks of residential study, with each county nominating up to two students through a two-part application that includes a teacher recommendation, transcripts, and counselor and principal sign-off. Applicants need at least a 3.5 GPA or top-10% class rank and no grades below a C. State funds cover tuition, activities, books, and instructional materials, leaving families responsible only for insurance, travel, and personal expenses.

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA3.5

ScopeState

StatesWV

FieldsGeneral/Interdisciplinary

SelectivityAbout 175 students selected statewide each year

Logistics

Cost to youFree

Financial aidNot listed

StipendNot listed

FormatResidential

Length3 weeks; 2026 session ran July 11-25

WhereWest Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Applying

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed April 3)

You submitCounty nomination (up to 2 students); teacher recommendation, transcript, counselor/principal sign-off

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