Selective
Governors Program for Gifted Children
Overview
A selective seven-week residential summer program for gifted students founded in 1959, emphasizing whole-child development through science, humanities, composition, fine arts, and physical education using a project-based approach.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun6 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,000
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Acceptance
Selective; must meet gifted student eligibility criteria
Application requirements
Identification
Must be identified as a gifted student per program eligibility criteria (detailed in invitation letter)
Cost & sessions
Louisiana residents: $3,000 base tuition with sliding scale financial aid ($200–$3,000 based on household income). Out-of-state residents: $4,000. Full program cost approximately $4,500. Includes tuition ($750), room and board for seven weeks (~$2,200), and weekly student allowance (up to $20/week). Payment plans available after acceptance.
Financial aid
Sliding scale tuition available for Louisiana residents based on household income ($200–$3,000). Additional financial aid available upon request for families experiencing financial hardship. Combined parental income considered for split households. Financial aid requests do not affect admission decisions. Donations tax-deductible through Friends of the GPGC (501(c)3).
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