Governor's School Of South Carolina At The College Of Charleston
Due to State budget cuts the South Carolina Governor's Scholar Program was cancelled. The last class to graduate with the distinction of South Carolina Governor's Scholar was the summer program of 2008.
The Governor’s School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston is a four-week residential summer program designed for academically and intellectually gifted high school students. Established in 1976, the Governor’s School provides special academic opportunities for a limited number of rising high school seniors who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, intellectual potential, and creativity.
The Governor’s School is conducted on the historic College of Charleston campus and typically takes place during a four-week period from mid-June to the first week of July.
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