Prospective Honors Students
Who Are 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø Honors Students?
Our students are world changers and problem solvers. They’re eager to make a difference and tackle tough issues like climate change. They have grit, resilience and a spirit of adventure that they bring to everything they do.
Honors students come from big cities and rural communities. They come from Alaska, the Lower 48 and all over the world. They pursue all different majors and all types of research.
Together, our students are part of a larger community that finds strength in diversity, is dedicated to supporting and encouraging one another, and values the unique perspectives and contributions of each individual. We invite you to find out more and get involved.
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Why Become an Honors Student?
The Honors College is about creating opportunities for success. We’ll help you identify internships, research opportunities and extracurricular activities that will best fit your interests and needs. We’ll connect you with service organizations where you can get involved in a meaningful way and make an impact. We’ll also help you select international experiences that will meet your academic goals and broaden your horizons.
Here are some of the opportunities you’ll enjoy as an Honors student at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø.
How to Join the Honors College
To join the Honors College at 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø, or learn more about our eligibility requirements, you can visit our application and requirements page here:
Explore Scholarships and Research Funding for Honors Students
As an Honors student, you may be eligible for extra financial assistance to help with tuition, research projects and more. The Honors College offers $50,000 in scholarships each year as well as numerous research and travel grants.
There are also many more scholarship opportunities available through 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø — including the Nanook Pledge, a four-year merit scholarship for incoming first-year, transfer and readmitted 51·çÁ÷¹ÙÍø students with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.