Platinum Presidential Scholarship recipients are eligible for the Pescovitz Presidential Scholarship. Selected students will receive a "top up" to a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Through this significant investment, OU and the Honors College aim to develop a diverse and multidisciplinary group of future leaders that will address our country’s biggest questions and solve our most daunting challenges.

In addition to receiving OU’s most considerable merit scholarship, Pescovitz Presidential Scholars receive four years of enhanced mentoring from faculty and the dean of the Honors College. Throughout their time at OU, they participate in unique co-curricular experiences designed to help them develop as leaders, researchers, and engaged citizens.

Selection Criteria & Application Process:

• Must be an existing Platinum Presidential Scholar Award recipient
• Must be enrolled in The Honors College
• Must apply for the scholarship (see below).

Note:  Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.  The Honors College Scholarship Committee will review and award scholarships throughout the year.

APPLY for the PESCOVITZ PRESEDIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity

Thanks to the generous support of Mr. Walt and Mrs. Donna Young,  The Honors College offers study abroad scholarships to any student who will have a sophomore, junior or senior standing at the time of travel.  The Study Abroad Scholarship is offered three times a year (depending on time of travel) and is a one time award, per student.

Selection Criteria & Application Process

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in The Honors College.
• Must have a sophomore, junior or senior standing at the time of travel. 
• Must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the application.
• Must be willing to communicate with the donors about the impact of the experience (arranged by The Honors College)
• Preference will be given to Honors College students who exhibit leadership and involvement in the Honors College.

Application for the Study Abroad Scholarship

Application Deadlines: 

1. March 15: for Summer travel
2. April 15: for Fall travel
3. October 15: for Winter travel

For more information on other study abroad opportunities, contact International Education

Moceri Scholars

This opportunity provided by the Moceri family is another significant step in building upon what is already known about Oakland University.  Junior and Senior standing students of the Honors College selected as Moceri Scholars will “embrace and pursue the three leadership qualities of empathy, collaboration and vision when considering our future national and global economic, social and individual successes,” according to Honors College Dean Graeme Harper.

Those chosen for the Moceri Scholars program will be selected according to academic merit, evidence of visionary and aspirational thinking, and commitment to helping others.  They will host visiting speakers and hold discussion events on key global, national and local themes. There will be research and social entrepreneurship opportunities, project explorations, and workshops.

Exclusive Honors College Scholarships managed by Student Financial Services.

These Honors College exclusive scholarships are available and managed by the Student Financial Services department.  For more information, visit Student Financial Services

Handleman Scholarship

Honors College Merit Award

Honors College Scholarship

Honors College Housing Award

J Alfred Jones Scholarship

Miron & Haija Stano Scholarship

Every year prestigious and distinguished scholarships are available for students wishing to continue on to graduate study either domestically  or internationally.   The Prestigious Scholarships Coordinator can advise on available opportunities with well-known scholarships such as the following:

• Fulbright
• Marshall
• Rhodes
• NASA and 
• Truman
• Goldwater

The Honors College Scholarship Coordinator can not only connect you with faculty experienced with working on such scholarships but also assist students the application process, writing first-rate personal statements, impressive grant proposals and, preparing for scholarship interviews.  It is important to note that these scholarship and internship opportunities have national and international significance.  

Starting the process early will allow students the time to identify the opportunities available and strengthen relationships along the way that will have a significant impact on the student's future.  

The Prestigious Scholarships Coordinator is Dr. Susan Beckwith, and you can contact her on beckwit2@ngskmc-eis.net.