Non-Resident Honors Student Award
The University Honors Program, under the authorization from the Tennessee Board of Regents, offers thirty Non-Resident Honors Student Awards on a competitive basis each year to students at The University of Memphis. The award enables non-resident students to attend The University of Memphis while paying tuition and fees equivalent to those of in-state residents. The award is based on the belief that students who are qualified for and motivated to participate in Honors deserve special consideration and that Honors students contribute to the academic environment of the entire university.

To qualify, students must be in good standing with the program, complete at least one Honors class per semester , and work toward graduation with University, College, or Departmental Honors.

Students wishing to receive the Award are subject to the following:

A student must meet and continue to meet all of the criteria for membership in the University Honors Program.

• The student must complete at least one honors course per semester to maintain eligibility for the Award.

• The student must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA during the freshman and sophomore years, and a 3.25 cumulative GPA thereafter.

• The student must also maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in honors course work to maintain eligibility for the Award.

• Entering freshmen will receive primary consideration for this Award. Transfer and continuing students will be considered if awards are available.

• Only students earning their first baccalaureate are eligible for this Award.

• Awards are available only for the first eight semesters of enrollment.

• Continuation of the Award from semester to semester is only guaranteed if the student is enrolled full-time and continuously in consecutive fall and spring semesters.

edScholar Scholarship
The edScholar Scholarship provides tuition and on-campus housing (renewable up to four years) to honors students who have demonstrated interest in campus leadership and/or community service. The goal of the edScholar Program is to provide select honors students with the knowledge and resources to expand their personal and professional leadership skills. For an application, click here.

The Honors Program Director's Award
This award is presented annually to an honors student for outstanding academic performance in an honors curriculum.

The Joseph R. Riley Student Service Award
This award is presented annually to the student who provides outstanding service to The University Honors Program.

Outstanding Thesis Award
This award is presented annually to the student whose Honors thesis/project has been judged outstanding by the Faculty Advisory Council to The University Honors Program.

Nationally Competitive Scholarships
Please note that the scholarships listed below require a University of Memphis selection, nomination, or endorsement, and thus have a campus deadline in advance of the national deadline. The University Honors Program coordinates the selection of these awards and offers assistance to students applying for these awards. For more information, please visit the UHP office, 404 Jones Hall, or call (901) 678-2690.

• Goldwater Scholarship (www.act.org/goldwater)
  Provides tuition, fees, room, and board up to $7,500 for 1-2 years for undergraduates studying and planning a research career in math, natural science, or engineering. Eligibility: U.S. citizen or resident, active in field, research experience, high GPA. 300 scholarships awarded each year. Candidates must apply through the UHP in the fall of the sophomore or junior year.
  

• Truman Scholarship (www.truman.gov)
  Provides $30,000 scholarship to junior students planning to go to graduate school in preparation for careers in government or public service. $3,000 awarded for the senior year. Up to 80 scholarships each year. Eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, committed to a career in public service, high GPA. Students with strong leadership activity and potential are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply through the UHP in the fall semester.