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Scholarships
Because of the rigorous application process and educational purpose, alumni have access to a plethora of scholarships simply due to their involvement in the program.

Scholarships are offered from the following Kentucky colleges to students who have completed the program:
 * Asbury College
 * Bellarmine University
 * Berea College
 * Campbellsville University
 * Centre College
 * Eastern Kentucky University
 * Georgetown College
 * Kentucky Christian University
 * Kentucky State University
 * Kentucky Wesleyan College
 * Lindsey Wilson College
 * Midway College
 * Murray State University
 * Northern Kentucky University
 * Pikeville College
 * Thomas More College
 * Transylvania University
 * Union College
 * University of the Cumberlands
 * University of Kentucky
 * University of Louisville
 * Western Kentucky University

For more information regarding scholarships, visit GSP's scholarship page

Scholars typically receive thousands of dollars in scholarship money. The following data represents survey responses from 2010 Governor's Scholars who graduated high school in 2011:

Total number of 2010 scholars: 1,051

Total number of survey responses: 577 or 55%

These 577 scholars received in total scholarships: $35,815,686

Average scholarship (per scholar): $62,072.25

470 (81%0 scholars are attending Kentucky colleges or universities.

Total in-state scholarships: $28,436,550

Average in-state scholarship (per scholar): $60,503.30

107 (19%) scholars are attending out-of-state colleges or universities.

Total out-of-state scholarships: $7,379,136

Average out-of-state scholarship (per scholar): $68,963.88

Schools
The 2013 hosting colleges are Morehead State University, Bellarmine University, and Murray State University. In order to chose the program's campuses, the GSP board goes through a bidding process every 3 years. Past campuses include Northern Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Eastern Kentucky University, Centre College, Western Kentucky University, and University of Kentucky.