Enhance Your Experience
The Honors College at Georgia Southern University provides an enhanced educational experience. Connect with a close-knit, supportive community of high achievers, where you’ll perform advanced research, access a broad range of experiential opportunities and receive personalized guidance to shape your future — from scholarships and fellowships to your career or graduate studies.
In addition, robust support for study abroad experiences will give you the opportunity to develop global awareness and job relevant experiences.
Apply to the Honors College
The Honors College seeks scholars interested in research, change agents interested in engaging local and global communities, and individuals seeking to explore their curiosity and express their creativity. There are no minimum grades or test scores required to apply, but admission is competitive.
Honors College Application
Meet Our Team
Meet our team of accomplished students, faculty and staff who are here to support your academic success. Join us at a virtual or on-campus visitation event to learn more about the opportunities for students like you.
Honors Visitation Events
Facts and Figures
Find out how our small, tight-knit community with personalized mentorship boosts your success as a student, scholar and leader.
Enhanced Learning Opportunities
In transitioning from student to scholar, identify and address important academic and social issues on campus, in our community or overseas. Hone your inquiry skills with our expert-guided undergraduate research program to produce and present an Honors Thesis, jumpstart your graduate studies with Honors Privilege or work with teams of honors students on applied, client-based capstone projects. Learn to lead with hands-on experiential programs in Georgia, take an immersive alternative break or study abroad in Ireland.
Scholarships and Funding Opportunities
Full Ride Scholarship Goel Scholars
The Goel Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship that covers tuition, fees, books, room and board for up to eight semesters. Recipients must be first-generation college students, have demonstrated financial need and be a resident of Georgia or a border state of Georgia (Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina or Tennessee).
1906 Scholarship – Full Tuition
The 1906 Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship that provides the amount of tuition for up to eight semesters. This scholarship can be added to the Hope Scholarship or other forms of aid to support the full cost of education.
Honors Global Scholars
The Honors Global Scholars is a cohort program designed for students who want to develop their global competencies. Students participate in a curated program of globally themed courses and an intensive study abroad program at Georgia Southern University’s campus in Wexford, Ireland.
Savannah Scholars
The Honors Savannah Scholars is a cohort program designed for students on the Armstrong campus in Savannah who want to delve into Savannah’s history, economy and culture through coursework and active engagement with community partners.
Additional Funding
Other forms of scholarships and student support are available for both incoming and currently enrolled honors students, including study abroad scholarships, continuing scholarships and funding to support research activities.
Student Testimonial
“Overall, my Honors experience has opened doors to get involved on and off campus and has pushed me to pursue opportunities I might not have pursued otherwise. I am so thankful to be a part of a community that consistently pushes me towards personal and academic success.”
A Culture of Community and Support
Grow a close network of driven and scholarly peers. Live together in a dedicated Living Learning Community or get to know your classmates through student groups. At the same time, our program staff and faculty empower you throughout your studies and support your future endeavors.
Take the Next Step
Find your community and challenge yourself in one of Georgia’s top honors colleges. Realize your potential and grow your abilities as you engage in the practical and educational experience of a lifetime.