Governor's Scholars

The Governor's Scholars program honors the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars are selected from accredited public and private schools in the state.

This program is coordinated for the Governor by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force. It is funded by donations from private sector businesses in Kansas. The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force was formed 30 years ago to strengthen public confidence in education. The following organizations are members of the Task Force:

American Association of University Women
Kansas Association of School Boards
Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Kansas League of Women Voters
Kansas-National Education Association
Kansas School Public Relations Association
Kansas State Board of Education
Kansas State Department of Education
Kansas State High School Activities Association
United School Administrators of Kansas.

For additional information on this program, contact:

Tamla Miller
(785) 296-4950

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