Governor's Summer Merit Program (GSMP)

State
Texas Workforce Commission

This program provides funding to enhance high school students' exposure to STEM careers and educational opportunities through hands-on experiences and partnerships with educational institutions and workforce development programs in Texas.

Description

The Governor's Summer Merit Program (GSMP), administered by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), is designed to increase Texas high school students' familiarity with and access to postsecondary educational opportunities that lead to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. The program aims to create collaborative partnerships among Texas workforce development programs, TWC Vocational Rehabilitation, colleges and universities, and high schools.

Key Dates:
Open Date: October 11, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT
Questions Due: October 21, 2024, 4:00 PM CDT
Application Deadline: November 25, 2024, 10:00 AM CST
Purpose:
The GSMP seeks to provide high school students with exposure to STEM careers and postsecondary educational opportunities through hands-on learning and experiences, fostering pathways to future workforce development in Texas.

Eligibility
States
Texas
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, County governments

Funding

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Timing

Posted Date
October 14, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
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Contact Name
Emily Klutts
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