Honors College Scholarships

NOTE: Incoming Freshman Students either receive the "Freshman Scholarship" or the "Freshman Honors Student Scholarship."  They DO NOT receive both.

Description: Academic Merit-based scholarship to incoming freshmen honors students based on their unweighted high school GPA. Half of the scholarship will be applied in the fall semester and half in the spring semester.

Eligibility: To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:

• Admitted member of the Honors College (Apply Today)
• 3.5 or higher unweighted high school GPA
• Evidence of extracurricular and/or service activities
• Meet the FAFSA deadline (December 1) to be considered for this award. International students will be required to submit a copy of their I-20 in lieu of the FAFSA.
• Remain an honors student in good standing for second semester of freshman year
• Students must attend four different financial literacy workshops during the academic year (provided by the Financial Aid Office).
  
  

Transfer Students with 31-60 Credits

Honors Transfer Students with an Associate Degree

Description: Academic Merit-based scholarship to incoming transfer students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Half of the scholarship will be applied in the fall semester and half in the spring semester.

Eligibility: To be considered, students must meet the following criteria:

• Admitted member of the Honors College (Apply Today)
• 3.5 or higher community college or university GPA
• Evidence of extracurricular and/or service activities
• Meet the FAFSA deadline (December 1) to be considered for this award. International students will be required to submit a copy of their I-20 in lieu of the FAFSA.
• Remain an honors student in good standing 
• Students must attend four different financial literacy workshops during the academic year (provided by the Financial Aid Office).
  
  

Description: Academic Merit-based scholarship to continuing honors students with 30 or more credit hours by the end of the spring semester each year. The 30 credit hours are to be earned during the fall and spring semesters only of each academic year. Half of the scholarship will be applied in the fall semester and half in the spring semester.

Eligibility: To be considered, students must meet the following criteria.

• Admitted member of the Honors College in good standing
• Must be working toward earning honors designations.
• Earned a total of 30 credit hours or more (for the academic year, fall, and spring semesters only), which are required for the completion of their program of study.
• Achieve a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA by May 5 (end of Spring Semester).
• Meet the FAFSA deadline (December 1) to be considered for this award. International students will be required to submit a copy of their I-20 in lieu of the FAFSA.
• Students must attend four different financial literacy workshops during the academic year (provided by the Financial Aid Office).

The Honors College supports several prestigious national and international awards and scholarships. Some of these scholarships require representatives from Central State University to nominate students and others are open to all applicants. Please make sure to communicate with the appropriate campus representative below, to make sure you are following proper procedures when applying for a given scholarship or award.

• Barry Goldwater Scholarship | Prestigious scholarship for college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. The Goldwater Foundation is helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the Nation needs in these critical fields. Goldwater Campus Representative: Dr. Wishart
• Boren Award | A Boren Scholarship funds study abroad by U.S. undergraduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests with a focus on language development (you do not have to be proficient in the language). Boren Award recipients commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a longer term commitment to government service. Boren Campus Representatives: Dr. Schlag & Ms. Jennifer Hathaway
• Gilman-McCain Scholarship | The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, providing them with skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. Gilman-McCain Campus Representative: Ms. Jennifer Hathaway
• Truman Scholarship | The Harry S. Truman Scholarship awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. Juniors apply for the Truman Scholarship and must be nominated by the University. Truman Campus Representative: Dr. Schlag