Scholarships to The Honors College
The Chancellor's Fellows and Presidential Scholars application for Fall 2024 is now open.
(The application remains open for Fall 2024 for Honors College admission and all other Honors scholarships.)
An average of 280 scholarships are offered each year by the Honors College for eligible students.
The Honors College offers a variety of scholarships including:
- The Chancellor's Fellows Award and Presidential Scholars Award
- Honors College Merit Scholarships
- Travel Scholarships
Not sure which scholarships is right for you?
Review the chart below to help further explain the two scholarship options within the Honors College. For more information, please contact us.
Which scholarship is right for me?
| The Chancellor's Fellows Award | Merit Scholarships | |
| Who is the best candidate for this scholarship? | Meant for students who want to complete a two- (2) year community college degree before transferring to a four-year college or university | Meant for students who are planning to be at Lone Star College for less than two (2) years |
| What does this scholarship offer? | Fellows receive all the benefits of the Honors College, plus:
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Merit Scholars receive all the benefits of the Honors College, plus:
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The Chancellor's Fellows Award and Presidential Scholars Award
Opens October 15th, Cohort begins Fall 2024
Chancellor's Fellows Award
A limited number of incoming freshmen will be admitted as Honors College Chancellor's Fellows. Chancellor's Fellows receive all the benefits of The Honors College at Lone Star College, plus:
- Honors Associate Degree (AA or AS)
- Award Package to include tuition and fees (up to 15 credit hours of in-district tuition per semester)
- Book Allowance (up to $600 per semester)
- Allowance ($600 per semester)
- International travel opportunities
Presidential Scholars Award
Presidential Scholars receive all the benefits of The Honors College at Lone Star College, plus:
- Fast-tracked to graduate with high or highest Honors in Research
- Award Package to include:
- Renewable and refundable $750 award/semester, pending remaining in honors good standing
- International travel opportunities
Both Chancellor's Fellows and Presidential Scholars receive access to the same specialized cohort-based coursework their first semester, in our effort to provide maximal support for students progressing through our project-based curriculum.
Merit Scholarships
Geared toward incoming or current college students who are planning to be at Lone Star College for less than two (2) years and/or are unable to commit to the Chancellor's Fellows requirements. Applications for Merit Scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received and are subject to the availability of funds. Furthermore, Merit Scholarship candidates must be enrolled in at least one (1) Honors course for the semester they wish to be awarded. Scholarship applications received after the first day of a given semester (Fall or Spring) will be reviewed for the following semester.
- Honors College Director's Award (Up to $750)
- Honors College Scholarship (Up to $500)
Merit Scholars receive all of the benefits of the Honors College including access to internships, conference and international travel opportunities.
Travel Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students selected for conference presentations and international travel opportunities. Contact your Honors College Campus Director for additional information.