South Carolina has three Governor’s Schools to serve motivated students seeking a unique high school experience that is focused on their interests and talents. As public, residential high schools, tuition is free and any student in the state can apply based on grade.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) seeks out and advances our state’s most talented and motivated students to offer a transformative education in science, mathematics, and engineering. Our Residential program provides students new challenges, lasting friendships, and endless opportunities.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH) provides a unique and challenging agricultural education program. Located in McCormick, on 1,310 acres of forest and farmland, students in grades 10th -12th have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in the fields of agribusiness, forestry, equipment operation, land management, food science, and more.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), in Greenville, cultivates young artists from across the state through pre-professional training in the areas of creative writing, dance, drama, film, music, and visual arts. Students refine their talents in an arts-centered community while receiving a nationally recognized academic education.
Find an Endless Opportunities Event Near You!
Endless Opportunities is designed for students and parents who are interested in learning more about the Governor’s Schools’ residential high school programs. These informative, one-hour sessions will feature presentations by each school and a Q&A with school representatives.
Lancaster | Monday, April 28 | 6 p.m.
Lancaster County Library
313 South White Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Hilton Head | Tuesday, April 29 | 6 p.m.
Hilton Head Island Branch Library
11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
North Charleston | Sunday, April 27 | 3 p.m.
Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch
8620 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, 29420
Aiken | Wednesday, April 30 | 6 p.m.
USC Aiken - Etherredge Center
340 Scholar Loop, Aiken, SC 29801
Spartanburg Community College, Downtown Campus, Evans Auditorium
220 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302