Governor's Scholars Program

Murray State University is a proud partner and host of the Governor's Scholars Program.

Students outside the clock tower

Welcome to the Governor’s Scholars Program at Murray State University 2026. We are committed to the academic and personal growth of Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders. GSP at Murray provides the ideal balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience.

If you have any questions related to the program, please contact our office in Frankfort at 502.209.4420.

Important Dates

Family Day is Sunday, July 5. Parents and family members can visit the campus and see their scholars. Scholars may leave campus with their families from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. that day if they wish. Requests to keep scholars overnight (either Saturday or Sunday evening) will not be honored.

Closing Day is Saturday, July 25. We will update the information about Closing Day as we get closer to the date. We will post updates here as they become available.

Weekly photos

Want to know what is happening at GSP? We'll upload photos throughout the program.

Planning Week | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5

Contact Us

Governor's Scholars Program - Murray

Murray State University

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m CST. (Closed from 12 to 1 p.m.)

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