Scholarships

Honors Scholarship Application

The Grayson Honors College seeks to promote excellence in education through learning-centered honors section of core courses and participation in the cultural, social, and public service activities of the Grayson Honors College, Grayson College campus, and surrounding communities.

 Honors College Scholarships are merit scholarships  $500 per long semester for full time students (enrolled in 12 credit hours or more).

 Honors College  Scholarships may be spent for items on the GC campuses including tuition, fees, books, required class supplies, and/or on campus room and board. The Scholarship Deadline for Fall 2025 is July 1st.

Scholarship Application Requirements:

1. Submit:
   1.  Honors Scholarship application
   2. Letter of recommendation
   3. High School Transcript
   4. College Transcript (for any course work completed)
   5. 500-700 Word essay explaining why you are interested in the Honors College, your future plans, and what contributions you can make to the Honors College
2. A minimum 3.0 cumulative high school (and/or college GPA.  

If selected for an  Honors College Scholarship, you agree to the following:

1. Enroll in Grayson College’s Honor College with plans to continue higher education upon graduation from GC.
2. Pre-register for and complete at least one Honors course per long semester, earning a B or higher.
3. Engage in at least one service learning event, extra-curricular activity, or work one of the Honors College events per long semester.
4. Maintain a cumulative and semester GPA of 3.0.
5. Enroll in 6-11 credit hours (part time student) or 12 credit hours or more (full time student) per semester.
6. Attend honors events as schedule permits.
7. Attend GC for the fall and spring semesters.  If I do not complete both semesters, I agree to repay any scholarship monies received.