Applications Now Being Accepted for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University is now accepting applications from talented high school juniors for the summer 2025 program.

PGSS is an intensive, five-week summer residential program that emphasizes cooperative learning and hands-on laboratory research for high school juniors pursuing careers in science and mathematics.

With the support of Governor Josh Shapiro, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Carnegie Mellon University and its alumni, the program offers an enrichment experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The goal of the program is to encourage Pennsylvania’s youth to pursue careers in STEM-related fields.

Accepted applicants will receive a full scholarship to the program. Costs are underwritten through matching funds provided by PGSS Campaign, Inc., the school’s alumni, Carnegie Mellon University, parents, and corporations.

Awarded scholarships will cover the costs of housing, meals, and all instructional materials. Families are responsible for transportation to and from the university, personal items, and spending money. Students must commit to living on campus at Carnegie Mellon University throughout the duration of the program.

Details – Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences 

When:

June 22, 2025 - July 26, 2025

Where:

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 

Who May Apply:

The program is open to high school juniors at time of application who attend a public, nonpublic, or private school or are homeschooled. 

Deadline to Apply:

Completed applications must be emailed per instructions on the Carnegie Mellon University - Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences webpage no later than January 31, 2025.  Applications emailed after this date and time will be disqualified. 

Applications can be completed following the instructions available on the Apply to the Governor's School for the Sciences webpage.

For additional information about the program, please visit the Governor's School for the Sciences webpage.