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Governor's Honors Program (GHP)

What is GHP?

  • A 4-week summer program for exceptional students
  • Provides highly motivated, highly talented students with challenging and enriching in-depth educational opportunities
  • Operates at no cost to the student
  • Is housed at the Georgia Southern University Campus
  • Only 1% of sophomores and juniors in the state are nominated to state-level interviews

Areas of Nominations

  • Agricultural Research, Biotechnology, & Science
  • Communicative Arts
  • Computer Science
  • Dance
  • Engineering (Computer Programming; Mechanical Design; Mechanical & Electronic)
  • Mathematics
  • Music (Instrumental; Vocal)
  • Science (Biology/Environmental Science; Chemistry; Physics)
  • Social Studies
  • Theatre Performance
  • Visual Arts
  • World Languages (Chinese; French; German; Latin; Spanish)

Interested in GHP?

  • Students, if you are interested in possibly participating, look out for a Google Form in your CSD email on 9/10/25.
  • If you do not receive the email/form, please notify Eleta Andrews: eandrews@csdecatur.net
  • Students must complete the form by 9/16/25, in order to receive the informational video, invitation to a live Q&A session, and to be considered in the first round of selection.
  • Be sure to include your area of interest on the form!

 

Students can self nominate by using a google form (coming Fall 2025)

Georgia Governor's Honors Program Website

Find out more information about GHP!