Davidson Young Scholars Program (Davidson Institute)

The Davidson Young Scholars program provides academic, social, and emotional support for profoundly gifted children and their families. The program is free for qualifying students (ages 5-18) and offers a range of services including personalized support sessions, an online member community, expert-led webinars, virtual events, annual family events, and an Ambassador Program that guides students in developing community service projects.

Residential summer programs are offered for Young Scholars ages 8-13 (these specific summer offerings are noted as fee-based). Members can access a private online community with discussion forums and directories, attend live virtual events with Davidson staff and external experts, and participate in family-oriented programming to support gifted parenting and social-emotional needs.

Applications are submitted online through Davidson's digital application system and are reviewed on a rolling schedule during the January-November application cycle. Required application components include a testing report, family demographic information, a recommender form, and signed Parent Agreement Form(s).

Decisions are communicated two weeks after each application cycle due date. For questions or assistance with the application, applicants may contact ysapplications@davidsongifted. org.