Davidson Institute for Talent Development ~ Supporting Our Nation’s Brightest Young People

Visit the Davidson Institute for Talent Development website to read about this national nonprofit dedicated to supporting profoundly gifted students through the following programs, which are included in this online application website.

• Davidson Fellows Scholarship - awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to students 18 and under who have completed graduate-level work. Visit the Davidson Fellows Scholarship website to learn more!

• Davidson Young Scholars - provides free support services for profoundly gifted young people between the ages of 5 and 17, and their parents, including academic support, advocacy, social-emotional resources, talent development and early college. Peer connections are made through an annual conference and online community. Visit the Davidson Young Scholars website to learn more!

• Davidson Academy of Nevada - a public day school on the University of Nevada, Reno campus for profoundly gifted middle and high school students. Visit the Davidson Academy of Nevada’s website to learn more!

• THINK Summer Institute - a three-week residential summer academic experience in Reno, Nevada where 13- to 16-year-old exceptionally gifted students can earn college credits. Visit the THINK Summer Institute website to learn more!

For questions about the Davidson Institute's programs, please email info@davidsongifted.org.

We are excited to announce recent updates to the Young Scholars program Qualification Criteria! Please review the information on our website carefully for the latest information (http://www.davidsongifted.org/youngscholars/). After carefully considering these updates, our hope is that the application process will be streamlined for many families. You will notice that only one test – from those listed under IQ or Achievement or Talent Search/College Placement - is required. We have been working to finalize all the updates on our websites and to our online application system and would now appreciate your help in spreading the word to potential applicants. Many common questions regarding the program, application process, qualification criteria and other details are addressed in FAQs. If you cannot find the answer here, or if you or an applicant’s family have additional questions, please feel free to email ysapplications@davidsongifted.org.