Honors Scholars

Are you a high-achieving student who wants more from your college experience? Become an Honors Scholar at Mid! Being an Honors Scholar recognizes your academic achievements and provides you with opportunities, dedicated support, and special recognition throughout your journey at Mid.

Honors Scholar Benefits

$500 scholarship per semester to cover the cost of Honors Seminar courses and materials.
Up to $200 scholarship to support your Student Showcase submission (application required).*
- Student Showcase Scholarship Application Coming Soon!
Up to $2,500 scholarship for Study Abroad (application required).*Based on the number of applicants and availability.
- Study Abroad Scholarship Application Coming Soon!

Exclusive early registration for each semester.
Assigned a dedicated Honors Scholars Mid Mentor.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Membership Fee Waiver ($80 value).

Community service opportunities.
Honors Seminar Courses.
- Learn about unique topics that will vary each semester.
- Build a learning community of peers.
- Complete a research or special topics project.

Recognition at Commencement with Scholar Cords and notation in the Commencement Program.
Official Transcript Honors Scholar Endorsement.
Official Transcript PTK Membership Endorsement (if applicable).

Apply to be an Honors Scholar today!

Spots are limited—fifteen Honors Scholars are selected each fall semester.

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

Complete the Honors Scholars Application today!

Honors Scholars Requirements

High School Seniors must have a 3.3 high school GPA or SAT score of 1100+.
Current Mid Michigan College students must have a 3.3 GPA after a minimum of 6 completed credit hours.
Students must have leadership experience and/or extracurricular involvement.
Student must submit an essay with their application.

Once your application is completed, we'll be in touch to help you navigate your next steps, including completing your interview with the Honors Scholars Selection Committee.

Requirements are monitored each semester and scholars can be deemed ineligible if they are not met.
These requirements must be met to graduate with the Honors Scholars Endorsement and recognition.
Students can be part-time or full-time and take courses online or on campus.
Students must complete community service each semester of enrollment.
Students must maintain a 3.3 GPA.
Honors Scholars must enroll in a seminar during the fall and winter semesters when actively enrolled.
Continuous enrollment is strongly encouraged but not required.