Known as “Institutes,” GIV’s summer learning experiences are open to any and every Vermont 9th, 10th, and 11th grade student. Each Institute takes place on a college campus and offers in-depth experiential learning, interacting, and discovery using advanced resources and professional guidance. Throughout the adventure, you experience life on a college campus and build a community with passionate and curious peers from every corner of the state.
Each Institute offers a unique, collaborative and hands-on experience bursting with creative learning and boundless fun! Anyone can attend for as little as $10 with the sliding scale tuition.
The experience of GIV provides you a chance to try something new, make lasting memories, and have more fun than you could ever imagine. You don’t know what you’re missing until you experience GIV for yourself– take the plunge and join the adventure!
Attending the Governor’s Institutes is a life-changing experience that helps students grow academically, socially, and thoughtfully. As Vermont’s longest-running accelerated enrichment program, GIV is designed to give curious mind a transformational world-class experience with in-depth resources and passionate professional mentoring.
Learn MoreGive Vermont’s young people empowering learning opportunities on college campuses by donating to the Governor’s Institutes of Vermont today. Your tax-deductible gift will go towards helping young learners from less privileged families join GIV regardless of their ability to pay tuition.
Donate TodayGIV provides a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for students from all experiences and identities.
If you are a high school student in Vermont that is curious, passionate, and driven, apply now to take part in the adventure.