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Honors support

As part of our program, students develop valuable relationships and access program-specific awards and aid that help them thrive.

Invested in student success

The program’s community of mentors and donor-supported resources ensure that aspirations are encouraged and nurtured, with questions addressed and obstacles removed whenever possible as honors students pursue the extraordinary.

A network of mentors

From their very first day in the program, students find guidance readily available. First-year seminar assistants, Honors Faculty Fellows, advisors, and program staff can also lend an ear and a hand as plans develop and new directions present themselves.

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Honors Opportunity Awards

Known as HOAs, these experiential learning grants of up to $2,000 help current students afford the co-curricular activities they plan to undertake as part of the program’s Enhanced Learning Experience requirement.

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Honors Emergency Aid Fund

This fund, part of KU’s Emergency Aid Network, is available year-round to support honors students when unexpected financial hardships arise that could affect their academic progress.

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Interested?

For those ready to be considered, our application page covers all the details. For more information about the program, join KU's mailing list through our form or attend a presentation at Nunemaker Center, our campus home.