Earlham College

Honors Scholarship

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Award
$1,000 per year, renewable for up to four years.
Deadline
Fall 2027 admission: Early Decision or Early Action I by November 1, 2026, or Early Action II by December 1, 2026. Separate Scholarship Day application by February 1, 2027. The Honors presentation date is supplied separately.
How to apply
Apply through the Common Application with an essay, official high-school transcript and a counselor or core-teacher recommendation; test scores are optional. Accept an Honors Program invitation and submit a project titled 'Teach Us Something in Five Minutes or Less'. Present it and answer faculty questions at Scholarship Day; international students may interview virtually if needed.
What you'll need
  • An honors college application
  • An invitation to apply or compete
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
Who can apply
Early Action or Early Decision applicants accepted and enrolled in the fall first-year class who are invited to and accept entry into the Honors Program.
Good to know
Renewal requires HONR 150 in the first fall semester and a 3.4 GPA. International students are eligible, but this award does not reduce their required financial contribution. INspire participants cannot receive additional funding above full tuition.
Details
International students eligibleBefore Early Action