Offering opportunities rarely available
at even the best high schools
An annual program that fosters scientific thinking, scholarly collaboration, and interpersonal connections in our society while encouraging women and minority students to consider scientific careers. Find out more information about the PGSS program.
- Admittance based on merit, at least one qualified student from each IU accepted
- Students from under-represented minority communities encouraged to apply
- Program expenses fully funded for all accepted students
- Students live and study on the beautiful campus of Carnegie Mellon University
Review of Applications – February and March
Accepted Applicants will be notified by April 15
Dates of PGSS 2024 – Move-in June 23/Move out July 27
Mission
Empower highly talented Pennsylvania high-school students to pursue lifelong STEM endeavors inspired by a rigorous academic summer program that nurtures scientific thinking, scholarly collaboration, and interpersonal connections.
Vision
PGSS Campaign, Inc. serves as a key financial supporter and advisor to the PGSS Program. As the premier STEM education experience for Pennsylvania’s brightest high school students, the Program provides college-level courses, hands-on laboratory experiments, and ...
Values
As the premier STEM education experience for Pennsylvania’s brightest high school students, the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences Program (PGSS Program) provides college-level courses, hands-on laboratory experiments, and ...
PGSS Program for Prospective Students
In this age of information explosion, scientific research is constantly developing new frontiers and the technology with which to conquer them.

PGSS Campaign, Inc. Organization
The organizations seeks to reinstate the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) for future students and create a professional network for alumni.
