In order to apply to be a nominee for the Governor’s Honors Program, GHP, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a current sophomore or junior.
Have his/her nomination originate with the subject area teacher (or home school parent) and approved by the student and parent/guardian.
Have demonstrated high aptitude and high interest in the area of nomination.
Commit to participation in the state level interviews as scheduled by the GHP office if selected as a state semi-finalist.
Commit to participation in the program for the entire residential period if selected as a state finalist, including opening and closing days.
Please note:
Inability to meet the attendance requirement will result in disqualification for consideration, and, if selected for participation, can result in dismissal from the program. Exceptions to the attendance requirement will be rare, will be limited to true emergencies, and will require approval by the GHP Program Manager.
The areas of nomination for GHP: (*These areas of nomination have subcategories.)
Agriculture Research, Biotechnology, and Science
Communicative Arts
Dance
Engineering*
Computer & Software Engineering and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Music
Bass: Euphonium, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba
Jazz: Electric or Acoustic Bass, Drums, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vibraphone
Percussion
Piano
Strings: Cello, String Bass, Viola, Violin
Voice: Bass, Treble, Tenor
Woodwind: Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone
Science *
Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Social Studies
Theatre
Visual Arts
World Languages*
Chinese, French, German, Latin, and Spanish
If you are interested in GHP, please complete the interest form by the October 14th deadline!
For more information, please visit: https://gosa.georgia.gov/governors-honors-program