Applications open for Governor's School

The deadline to apply to be an Arkansas Governor's School student in summer 2020 is Jan. 21.

Arkansas Tech University will host the 41st Arkansas Governor's School July 5-Aug. 1, 2020, in Russellville.

Founded in 1979 by Gov. Bill Clinton, Arkansas Governor's School serves 400 selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school.

According to a news release, student applicants "should demonstrate the intellectual, social and emotional maturity required to thrive in an environment that emphasizes the application of theory in addressing contemporary issues. Students will apply in one of nine disciplines: visual art, choral music, instrumental music, drama, English/language arts, mathematics, natural science, social science or cybersecurity."

Eligible students can apply online. Details and the application form are available at http://www.atu.edu/ags; email [email protected] for more information.

School on 11/17/2019

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