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Davidson Young Scholars Frequently Asked Questions
Young Scholars Application and Qualification Criteria Q. Who may apply?Anyone may apply who:
- Is between the ages of 5 and 16;
- Fulfills the Qualification Criteria;
- Is a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States.
Q. Where can I get an application?
Applications can be downloaded and printed from this website.
Download the PDF file.
If you experience difficulty downloading this file, contact us.
Q. What is the deadline for submitting an application?
Applications are reviewed on the 15th of each month. Applications received by the 14th of each month will be reviewed and decision letters will be sent by the beginning of the following month. Occasionally, decision letters are delayed due to scheduled events hosted by the Davidson Institute.
Q. How do I demonstrate my child/adolescent's extreme precocity?
Applicants to the Young Scholars program must demonstrate extreme intellectual abilities by submitting specific test score reports and/or porfolio items. For more information, please review the Qualification Criteria.
Q. Does my child/adolescent need test scores to apply?
Yes. Evidence of at least one standardized assessment must be submitted, even if the test(s) administered is not specifically listed in the Qualification Criteria. Applicants who do not have test score reports for an IQ test AND an Achievement or Talent Search/College Placement test included in the Qualification Criteria may submit an application utilizing the portfolio option if an individually administered assessment has not been completed due to financial constraints. At least one of the tests must have been administered no more than two years prior to when the Davidson Young Scholars application is submitted.
Q. What if I incur costs for testing prior to submitting an application?
The decision to obtain testing should be based on educational planning questions and is at the parents' discretion. Any testing expenses incurred are the financial responsibility of the parent(s).
Q. What if I have test score reports for my child but they do not meet the minimum qualification criteria?
The Davidson Young Scholars program is designed to serve young people who are functioning at the extreme of the continuum in terms of their intellectual abilities. Many very bright students may not meet our qualification criteria for this program, but are likely to benefit from the information and resources that the Davidson Institute makes available to the public online via our websites; these include: our searchable database, GT-CyberSource and several guidebooks.
Q. Once accepted into the Young Scholars program, does my child have to apply again each year?
Once accepted into the program, there is no need to complete another application. We collect updated information from Young Scholar families on an annual basis in order to maintain accurate records. Parents receive notice of this on our private electronic mailing lists.
Q. Will my child's application be used for any other purpose?
Applications are confidential. If a child is not accepted into the program, the application will be used for no other purpose.
However, if your child is accepted and enrolls in the program, the application may be used as a starting point to determine what services can best meet your child's needs. The information will be shared only with appropriate members of your child's expert team, including our team of Family Consultants. Information contained in your child's application will not be shared with individuals outside of the Young Scholars program.
Davidson YS Program Information
Q. What is the Davidson Young Scholars Program?
This free program offers a set of services designed to nurture the intellectual development of profoundly intelligent young people.
Q. Does the individualized program focus primarily on academics?
Most profoundly intelligent children have unique intellectual needs that the program helps the family to identify and address. The Young Scholars program focuses on social and emotional needs as well.
Q. Is it necessary to have access to a computer, e-mail and the Internet to participate in the program?
Yes. Not only do we communicate information about the program through e-mail, list serves, and our private Web site, but working together online also offers parents and Young Scholars the opportunity to connect, share experiences and learn from each other. Financial assistance is available, on the basis of need, to provide Young Scholars and their families with the appropriate hardware, software and Internet connectivity required to participate.
Q. What is the duration of the Young Scholar’s enrollment in the program?
Davidson Young Scholars are eligible to receive services until age 18.
Q. What does it cost to participate in the Davidson Young Scholars?
There is no fee to apply to, or participate in, the Young Scholars program.
Q. Will the Davidson Institute reveal the names of the participants with anyone outside the group?
We will not share the names, descriptive information, or photographs of the participants without written consent from the Young Scholar's parents.
Q. What if my child is accepted as a Davidson Young Scholar and the program is not a good match?
Although the vast majority of individuals who access our services find them beneficial, these services are not a "good match" for every family. In these rare cases, the Davidson Institute retains the right to modify or terminate services. Families also may choose to withdraw from the program at any time.
Davidson YS Financial Assistance
Q. How do we apply for financial assistance?
After your child/adolescent has been enrolled in the Young Scholars program for a minimum of six months, you may request financial assistance by completing a financial assistance application and providing supporting documentation of the anticipated expenditure.
Q. What types of items/services are commonly requested?
The items/services that are most frequently requested include: grants for tuition assistance, tutors, distance learning courses, math and writing tutorials, academic materials, academic summer camps, textbooks, calculators, computers, musical instruments, specialized learning aids for twice exceptional individuals and educational assessments.
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