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Through this program Davidson Young Scholars and their parents have access to the Davidson Institute’s team of family consultants who provide individualized services based on each child’s exceptional needs. Among the services offered, are: § Educational Planning – helping students find schooling situations that appropriately challenge their advanced abilities. § Talent Development – developing a student’s talents in an area of interest by helping find an appropriate mentor or teacher to guide them (e.g., through a project). § Social and Emotional Support – locating resources and experts to help address emotional or social needs that may be related to the student’s extreme exceptionality. With annual events and a large online community, Davidson Young Scholars and their parents have the opportunity to connect with others throughout the country to build friendships, share experiences and learn from each other. Davidson Young Scholars and their parents also have access to: § Nationally-recognized experts, counselors and professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. § Financial assistance grants, based upon the individual family’s need. Eligibility An applicant must be ages 5 to 18 when their application is submitted, and must also be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States or a permanent U.S. resident. Evidence of extreme intellectual precocity must be demonstrated as described in the Davidson Young Scholar’s online qualification criteria, specifically extreme aptitudes and abilities at or above the 99th percentile as measured by intelligence and achievement tests and/or a demonstration of the ability to function at the level of a talented adult in a specific academic domain. The Davidson Young Scholars application is available at www.DavidsonYoungScholars.org. ### | ||||||
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