Governor's Summer Merit Program (GSMP)

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.