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Programs for high school students
Every summer, Murray State University hosts high school students from across the region as part of two distinguished programs.
The Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) is an exciting, challenging three-week
academic, social and personal growth program for outstanding high
school students who have completed their junior year. Students will be
selected from the Commonwealth and surrounding region.
The Governor’s Scholars Program is a summer residential program for
outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors.
The Program originated in 1983 as a result of Kentucky leaders’ concern
that the state’s “best and brightest” were leaving the Commonwealth to
pursue educational and career opportunities elsewhere without fully
understanding the potential of their talents at home. Students who are
selected attend the Program without charge. In the spirit of
partnership, the Office of the Governor, the Kentucky State Legislature,
and private enterprise come together to provide the financial support
for the Program.
The Program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of
civic and economic leaders. The first class numbered 230 and was housed
on one college campus. Since then, the Program has enjoyed excellent
support and grown to over 1,000 students on three campuses.