  {"id":9675,"date":"2024-02-05T14:19:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T19:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/149.4.100.129\/academics\/ohs\/?page_id=9675"},"modified":"2026-01-26T21:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T02:05:50","slug":"office-of-honors-and-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Honors and Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-21px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|3px|3px|3px|3px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; header_4_font=&#8221;Ubuntu|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|20px|10px|20px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;off|20px|20px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>\u00a0The Office of Honors and Scholarships<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2025\/07\/Honors_Web_Far-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Honors_Web_Far&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Office of Honors and Scholarships and Macaulay Honors College at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ offers students transformative opportunities and experiences, in and out of the classroom, that challenge students to grow and foster their intellectual curiosity and service to make positive change in the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Located in Honors Hall with information desks in rooms 16 and 19. All students are welcome to come in for information about scholarship opportunities and honors programs. It is never too early to inquire about these opportunities. Plan to visit early and often.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px|||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||||||&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221; Baccalaureate and Academic Excellence &#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The Baccalaureate takes place in the spring semester. Students with outstanding academic achievements are honored in conjunction with the celebration for commencement.<\/p>\n<p>The ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ Academic Excellence Award Ceremony takes place in the fall semester and recognizes undergraduate students from the prior academic year&#8217;s Dean&#8217;s list.<\/p>\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/qc-academic-excellence-award-ceremony\/\">https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/qc-academic-excellence-award-ceremony\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please email questions to: <a href=\"mailto:qscawards@qc.cuny.edu\">qcsawards@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Freshman Honors Program (QC Scholars) &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Scholarship recipients are placed in the Freshman Honors Program (FHP), a specially designed liberal arts curriculum of interrelated classes that satisfy core requirements and incorporate experiences that integrate the work students do in these classes. The Freshman Honors Program provides a half in-state tuition scholarship for up to 8 semesters, as well as a peer cohort with supplemental course related field trips and honors courses. High School students are encouraged to apply when submitting their ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ application. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">For more information about the program click the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/freshman-honors-program\/\">https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/freshman-honors-program\/<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Please email questions to: <a href=\"mailto:qc_honors@qc.cuny.edu\">qc_honors@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Kessler Scholars Program&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Since Fall 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/kpsp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Kessler Scholars Program<\/a> at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ has been a visionary program that provides academic, financial, and social support to exceptional students who are among the first in their families to attend college. Leveraging the benefits of a cohort model, students are encouraged to begin building relationships with fellow scholars and the institution early to support their career advancement. In total, we have 64 active scholars. Some of our program highlights include a 4-day summer transition program, block-first-year courses, peer-to-peer mentoring, group service-learning opportunities, and a tuition scholarship for all active participants.<span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Please email questions to: <a href=\"mailto:Kesslerqc@qc.cuny.edu\">Kesslerqc@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Macaulay Honors College&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Macaulay Honors College is the honors college of the City University of New York which inspires and prepares high achieving students to solve challenges facing New York City and the global community. Students receive a full-tuition scholarship, dual degree from Macaulay Honors College and ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ, and resources to study abroad and internship opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more? Visit our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/mhc\/\">https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/mhc\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Please email questions to: <\/span><span aria-label=\"Press Ctrl + space to send an email to mailto:Macaulay@qc.cuny.edu\" aria-live=\"off\"><a id=\"n-link-eqkmj33b\" class=\"n-editor-link\" href=\"mailto:Macaulay@qc.cuny.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Ctrl + Click to send an email to mailto:Macaulay@qc.cuny.edu\"><span data-offset-key=\"eqkmj33b-0-0\">Macaulay@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"eqkmj33b-1-0\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Mellon Mays Undergraduate Foundation (MMUF)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Mellon Mays fellowship program accepts students from under-represented populations and others who have a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities. Students have the opportunity to take part in a summer intensive program in writing and research seminars, a seminar in the fall and spring semesters of their junior year to prepare for graduate school applications, and create a research project under a faculty assisting in graduate applications.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more? Here is our link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/mmuf\/\">https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/mmuf\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Please email questions to: <a href=\"mailto:Qcmellonmays@qc.cuny.edu\">Qcmellonmays@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Transfer Honors Program &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The Transfer Honors Program (THP) helps our students maintain scholarly momentum from their first colleges, embark on high-level coursework, partake in individualized research, and to ask the big questions in their respective fields. Students receive scholarships at two levels, half tuition and full tuition (NY resident tuition rate), for the four-semester duration of their studies at ºì¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Students also receive academic advising, early registration for courses, and priority consideration for competitive majors and honors programs.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more? Here is our link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/transfer-honors-program\/\">https:\/\/www.qc.cuny.edu\/academics\/ohs\/transfer-honors-program\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Please email questions to: <a href=\"mailto:Transferhonors@qc.cuny.edu\">Transferhonors@qc.cuny.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Open Sans|600|||on||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#e71939&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; 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