The Davidson Academy

How we can help
The Davidson Institute is dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted young people, their families and the educators who serve them, through our scholarships, programs and information services.

For Students
Davidson Fellows - $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships recognizing extraordinary young people under 18 who have completed a significant piece of work.
The Davidson Academy of Nevada - A free, public day school located on the University of Nevada, Reno campus offering middle and high school students an accelerated education.
Davidson Young Scholars - Free support services for profoundly gifted students between the ages of 5 and 18 in educational advocacy, talent and interest development, and peer connections.
THINK Summer Institute - A three-week residential summer academic experience where 13- to 16-year-old students can earn college credits at the University of Nevada, Reno.
For Educators
Educators Guild - A free national program for teachers, counselors, administrators and GT coordinators who want to network and learn more about the academic needs of gifted students.
For Parents

GT-CyberSource - A free online searchable database of 500 articles and 4,000 resources for and about gifted students. Articles you may find helpful:     
  • A place to start: Is my child gifted?
  • Frequently Asked Questions about
        Giftedness


    Genius Denied Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds

    Guidebooks - Free, downloadable PDF files specially designed to assist parents of gifted students with Mentoring, Advocating and Early College Entrance.