GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program
Program Completion Certificate
GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program is a program by GenWise (Ei Study) for students in Grade 8 to 10, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Grade 8 to 10
Fee
₹2,00,000
Duration
3 weeks (21 days), fully residential
Format
Individual
Time needed
Full-time residential — 90 hours of academic sessions over 3 weeks, daily schedule from 7 AM to 10 PM
About this opportunity
GenWise GW Wizards is a three-week residential program designed for academically gifted students in Grades 8 to 10. Part of the Gifted Summer Program (GSP) hosted at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), it provides deep academic engagement through specialized courses taught by expert mentors in a device-free, immersive learning environment.
Students are identified through the Ei ASSET Talent Search (ATS), which assesses academic talent across multiple dimensions. Gold, Silver, and Bronze ATS scholars receive scholarship deductions on program fees. The program is open to students entering Grades 8, 9, or 10.
GW Wizards offers courses such as Neuroscience, Submarine Engineering, Astrophysics, Bicycle Engineering, Creative Writing, and Physics. Each course runs for 90 hours over three weeks. Beyond academics, students participate in sports, quizzes, cultural activities, and recreational events at one of India's premier university campuses.
As a founding member of the Gifted India Network alongside Northwestern Center for Talent Development and Educational Initiatives, GenWise models its programs on Johns Hopkins CTY and Northwestern CTD standards, adapted for the Indian context.
Eligibility
- Grade level
- Grade 8 to 10
- Location
- Nationwide
Academic requirement
Qualification via Ei ASSET Talent Search (ATS) — students must score in the top 15th percentile on Ei ASSET or achieve Stanine 9 on CAT4
Prerequisites
- Qualification via Ei ASSET Talent Search (ATS)
- Strong academic aptitude and intellectual curiosity
Open to students in Grades 8-10 Identification through Ei ASSET Talent Search (ATS) assessment required. Gold, Silver, and Bronze ATS scholars eligible with scholarship deductions. Nationwide eligibility. Fully residential at MAHE Manipal campus.
Know in seconds if your child qualifies.
The app checks eligibility for you.
Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Program Completion Certificate
Participants receive a completion certificate from GenWise upon finishing the three-week residential program.
Skills your child builds
Languages
What your child will do
- Specialized course instruction (90 hours over 3 weeks)
- Hands-on experiments and project work
- Sports and recreational activities at MAHE campus
- Evening cultural programs, quizzes, and DJ nights
- Peer interaction and collaborative learning
Mentors & faculty
Expert mentors and residential counselors with specialized domain expertise; over 40 staff per cohort
How to apply
- 1Qualify through the Ei ASSET Talent Search (ATS) assessment
- 2Register on the GenWise website at genwise.in/gsp26/
- 3Select preferred course track during registration
- 4Complete payment of program fee
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Rs 2,00,000 (inclusive of 18% GST) for first-time participants. Returning students pay Rs 1,20,000. ATS scholarship deductions: Gold Scholar Rs 15,000, Silver Scholar Rs 10,000, Bronze Scholar Rs 5,000. Fee covers accommodation, meals, academic materials, and campus activities.
Financial support
ATS Gold, Silver, and Bronze scholars receive fee deductions. The Gifted World Scholarships program offers 150 scholarships (merit-based, merit-cum-need, and diversity-based) supported by The Godrej Foundation.
Frequently asked questions
Is GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program free?
No. The registration fee is ₹2,00,000.
Who can participate in GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program?
Students in Grade 8 to 10.
What will my child gain from GenWise GW Wizards - Gifted Summer Program?
90 hours of deep academic engagement in a specialized course. Residential experience at MAHE Manipal, a UGC-recognized Institution of Eminence. Device-free environment fostering focused learning and peer connections. Access to world-class labs and Asia's largest indoor sports complex (Marena). Part of Gifted India Network modeled on Johns Hopkins CTY and Northwestern CTD.
How we verified this
WiWit checks every listing before publishing it. The details above were last checked against official sources on .
Official sources
Is this the right fit for your child?
Your child is not a list entry. WiWit matches opportunities to who they already are.
Share with other parents
Categories
WiWit
Don't miss what your child actually qualifies for
WiWit checks 1,222 opportunities like this one. The app shows you only the ones that fit your child.
- Matched to your child's grade, age, and interests
- Deadline reminders so you never miss registration
- Every opportunity verified before it's listed
Related opportunities
Akshaya Patra Foundation Scholarship Program
by The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Akshaya Patra’s scholarship begins from Class 11 and continues through Class 12 up to graduation. Students are selected on a merit-cum-need basis, ensuring long-term, uninterrupted educational support.
Digjyoti Scholarship
by Digjyoti Educational Trust
Annual scholarship for meritorious orphan, distressed, and differently-abled students entering Class 11 (+2) in India.
Government Flying Training School PPL Training Program
by Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Government of Karnataka
Government-run Private Pilot License training at Jakkur Aerodrome, Bangalore — 12 months, DGCA-aligned, with subsidized fees for Karnataka residents.
What your child could gain: