The KAGE Foundation offers the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to Kentucky students who have been accepted to a summer program for gifted students that is offered at a public university. Awards are based on financial need. As a rule, only partial assistance is awarded so that we are able to help as many students as possible.

Award notifications are typically made in late April/early May.

The application requires a letter from a parent/guardian, a letter from the student, and a letter from an educator who is familiar with the student. 2024 tax forms are also required.

Application for financial assistance from the KAGE Foundation
Deadline to apply – March 31, 2026

Other Possible Financial Assistance Resources

Parent support groups at school or other civic groups (e.g., Rotary, Optimists) may be able to help. In addition, some universities offer financial assistance to those attending their programs. Your school’s guidance counselor may be able to offer suggestions. You may also apply for aid from The Center for Gifted Studies at WKU.

We strongly urge you to contact the KAGE office to make sure that ALL components of your application have been received, especially the Educator Form. The deadline for everything to be submitted is March 31, 2026.

For more information about the KAGE Foundation and the Financial Assistance application, contact the KAGE office at 270.745.4301 or kage@wku.edu.

last updated 05/30/2024