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Young Scholars Admissions

Helping Gifted Families Soar

Our program is free to profoundly gifted students and their families and gives them the opportunity to connect and engage in a community that understands their needs.

How to Apply

The Davidson Young Scholars program application is available online through our digital application system. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis during the January-November application cycle.

The Young Scholars application is currently closed. The application will reopen in early 2025.

Learn more and join the 2025 Application Waitlist!
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Eligibility Criteria

The Young Scholars program supports families whose children qualify as profoundly or exceptionally gifted. 

Review eligibility and accepted scores
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Portfolio Requirements

The portfolio helps us get to know your child and their abilities outside of what has been included in the parent questions, the testing report, and the nomination form.

See supplemental portfolio information

Questions?

Pease visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about our program, testing requirements, application, and more. You can also join our live sessions to learn more by clicking the link below. 

Register for a live application Q&A session