THINK Summer - Admissions - Tuition and Fees

2020 Tuition

THINK program fees covers course credits, board, textbooks and class materials, laundry fees, and the cost of planned program activities. All fees are non-refundable. Additionally, participants are responsible for transportation to and from the program and spending money.

Application Fee	$50
Deposit	$1,000
Remaining Tuition	$2,950
Total	$4,000

 

Application Fee 

A $50 non-refundable application fee must be paid at time of application submission. 

Deposit 

In order to hold their spot in the program, participants are responsible for a $1,000 deposit fee two weeks after they have received acceptance notification.

Remaining Tuition 

Remaining tuition balance of $2,950 is due at an assigned deadline in May.

 

Financial Assistance and Scholarships

Financial Assistance

The Davidson Institute for Talent Development provides financial assistance (FA) to families who demonstrate financial need for THINK. FA may be available to help defer a portion of tuition, and/or transportation expenses. Please keep in mind that the Davidson Institute has seen an increase in the number of families applying and qualifying for financial assistance; therefore, we must prioritize the distribution of funds we have available to assist families. Davidson Institute financial assistance awards never cover 100% of any expense. 

Should your family need FA to attend the program, please complete the Financial Assistance Application concurrently with the Davidson THINK Summer Institute application. 

If you are a Davidson Young Scholar who already has a current, approved FA application on file, please contact our Financial Assistance Coordinator at FAC@DavidsonGifted.org. 

Scholarships

Additional assistance may be obtainable through these national and state scholarships. Gifted associations or local business may also provide financial support or sponsorships to community members. Contact information for specific state gifted associations can be found here. 

Disclaimer: The following information is subject to change. Please check directly with the organization to learn their current policies and offerings.

Scholarship/Program Name	Description
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarships	These scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need.
Math Moves U	MathMovesU awards 150 middle school students $1000 to attend a math and science program, or to save money for college.

State Specific Opportunities

State	Scholarship/Award	Description
Arizona	Student Enrichment Scholarship	This scholarship funds up to 90% of tuition (up to $200) for 40 students in grades K-12 to attend enrichment activities.
Arkansas	Youth Challenger Award	The Youth Challenger Award recognizes one student in grades K-6 and one student in grades 7-12 who takes an “unusual, creative, or different” step.
California	The Barbara Clark Award for Excellence in Writing	This award recognizes students in grades 9- 12 for a creative writing composition (2-5 pages long)
California	Gifted Student STAR Grant	This grant is intended to foster the love of learning in gifted students. The grant is typically awarded to help finance original projects and instructional opportunities not available in a student’s school district.
Georgia	Distinguished Gifted Teen Award	For 13-17 year-old students, this award recognizes students who “have demonstrated giftedness, dedication, creativity, and a desire to help others.” Students may be nominated or nominate themselves. The award may be used toward the cost of summer camp, college or other activities related to their academic work.
Illinois	Distinguished Student Scholarship	High school students who demonstrate excellence in visual or performing arts, academic achievement, or service and leadership are eligible to apply for the Distinguished Student Scholarship which may be used to support an academic endeavour.
Illinois	Carol Morreale Scholarship	The purpose of this award is to recognize students currently in grades 1-8 who have demonstrated excellence language arts and/or mathematics.
Michigan	Student Summer Scholarships Program	The Michigan Association for Gifted Children awards funds to students to attend summer enrichment programs.
Montana	Montana AGATE Scholarship	The Montana AGATE Scholarship awards scholarships to students in grades 1-12. The scholarship may be used towards any educational opportunity.
Nebraska	$250 for Pre-K-11 Students	This scholarship is awarded by the Nebraska Association for Gifted and supports PreK-11 students wanting to attend a summer program for high ability.
New Jersey	The Barbara Swicord Scholarship	Students in grades K-12 are eligible for this scholarship. The funds much be used for programs and educational opportunities outside regular school attendance.
North Carolina	Student Scholarship Awards	Student Scholarship Awards are intended gifted students in grades K-12 to help finance original projects or instructional opportunities not available within a student’s school district.
Ohio	OAGC Student Scholarship	The OAGC Scholarship is for students in grades K-12 who have been identified as gifted and talented. Awards of up to 75% of a program’s cost (maximum of $500) may be given.
Ohio	Support for Talented Students (STS)	STS’s goal is to provide need based scholarships for summer enrichment programs to gifted and talented students in grades 3-11 in Central Ohio.
Oklahoma	Beverly Riggs Scholarship	The Beverly Riggs scholarship is for students who are gifted. Funds must be used for summer camp attendance.
Oregon	OATAG Young Scholars Award	The OATAG Young Scholars Award recognizes students in grades 4-8 who have achieved excellence in leadership, visual/performing arts, or academic achievement. Students may be awarded up to $500 to be used for a summer program.
Tennessee	Summer Scholarship	TAG’s Summer Scholarship is offered to gifted students in Tennessee and covers up to 85% of a programs total fees (maximum of $500).
Texas	TAGT Summer Scholarships	TAGT Summer Scholarship is for students who have been identified as gifted in grade K-12. The scholarship awards up to $400 to be used on academic, fine arts, performing arts, or leadership summer programs.
Virginia	Student Summer Scholarships	This scholarships is designed for gifted and talented students who wish to attend acadmic or artistic programs during the summer. The scholarships are available for K-12 students and range from $100 to $400.
Wisconsin	Student Summer Scholarships	This goal of this scholarship is to help finance summer program attendance by students who are gifted. Award amounts vary.