Honors Scholars

Honors Scholars

Incoming freshmen with a minimum ACT of 27/SAT of 1200 and who graduated in the top 10% of their high school class may apply to become members of the Millikin Honors Program.  First year coursework will introduce the freshman to college-level scholarship, research, critical thinking, and writing.  In addition, the freshman honors scholar will enroll in a freshman honors seminar during the first semester. Three topical Honors Seminars are taken over three semesters, during the second semester of the freshman year and both semesters of the sophomore year. At the end of the sophomore year, qualified students will be invited to join the next phase of the Honors Program, the James Millikin Scholars. Honors Scholars must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 out of 4.0 and must complete required coursework each semester to remain in the Honors Scholars Program.

James Millikin Scholars

Established in 1974, the James Millikin Scholars (JMS) Program offers opportunities for independent study and research to junior and senior students.  Any qualified sophomore student may apply for the JMS program during the spring of the sophomore year. No additional financial aid or scholarships are attached to the JMS Program.  An essay, a personal interview and faculty recommendations are required of all applicants.  James Millikin Scholars will be selected by the Honors Committee. A limited number of applicants are chosen each year.  James Millikin Scholars must be capable of outstanding academic performance, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, be willing to take academic risks and be strongly motivated for study at the college level.  Scholars may choose a traditional academic major, elect a minor or may design a personal program of study in consultation with an advisor and the Honors Committee.  Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 out of 4.0 to remain in the JMS Program.

Presidential Scholars

The Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1984 as the University sought to identify students who combine outstanding academic records with service to their communities (broadly defined) and leadership in community and school activities.  Students chosen as Presidential Scholars receive full-tuition scholarships.  The application process is the same as for Freshman Honors Scholars.  Presidential Scholars automatically enter the JMS Program at the end of the sophomore year; they must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5