Do you love learning? Are you currently a Vermont high school student? Then our residential college-level summer programs are the perfect fit for you!
“ You might surprise yourself and learn more than you could dream. Throughout the process of applying, being accepted, while I was there, and after, I was consistently excited and my expectations were certainly met.”
Not sure if you should come to a Governor’s Institute? Here’s a simple test to help you make a decision:
If you answered yes to any of these, take the plunge and apply next Spring. You won’t regret it!
We also accept students from schools in NH and NY that have reciprocal education arrangements with Vermont school districts. Examples of such schools include Groveton High School, Kimball Union, Hanover High School, and Salem NY High School.
A Message from GIV Founder Ellen Lovell, Recorded in 2023
These resources will help you better understand what is required to successfully enroll in a Governor’s Institute. They will help guide you through the application process, provide information about financial aid, give you access to key school personnel, and help you with any remaining post-acceptance tasks.
You can get even more out of your experience at GIV by getting high school credit, PLP entries, proficiency-based graduation requirements, or even college credit.
Explore our 2023 Academic Guide for a detailed overview of the many opportunities for you at each GIV Institute, including those that offer college credit!
Students have the opportunity to receive UVM and VTC college credit for participation in the Environmental Science and Technology or Entrepreneurship Institutes.
For many students, this is free thanks to the state of Vermont’s Dual Enrollment voucher program.
For more information, visit the Institute pages for Environmental Science and Technology or Entrepreneurship.
This year, the McClure Foundation worked in partnership with the VT Department of Labor to identify over 50 promising jobs projected for young Vermonters entering the workforce. Each pays above the state median wage of $22.55/hour and is expected to have at least 500 openings over the next ten years.
Check out the McClure foundation website to read about these exciting opportunities and how you can pursue them, with links and resources for students and jobseekers alike.
We have partners at almost every Vermont-area school to represent us and work with you in your own community! If you want to talk to someone in your school district about GIV, find your school representative below and send them an email.
Otherwise, don’t forget that we are always here to help and you can contact us directly at [email protected].
Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions about this list or your school contact!