Honors and Scholars Programs
Mission Statement
The Emory College Honors and Scholars Programs empower highly motivated students from all backgrounds to become knowledge-producers, change-makers, and global leaders through opportunities, resources, and communities that enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the university.
Merit Scholarships
Woodruff Scholars Program
The Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship is the founding scholarship of the Emory Scholars Program. Awarded to the top 1% of high school applicants, it provides a generous financial package, experiential opportunities, and connection to a university-wide network.
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Current students in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences may apply to competitive merit scholarships that recognize significant achievements at Emory and provide financial support above and beyond funding provided by Financial Aid.
Learn MoreRobert T. Jones, Jr. Program
The Bobby Jones Scholarship is a distinctive postbaccalaureate exchange program where four Emory University graduates and four University of St Andrews graduates are selected for a fully funded year of study in any discipline between the universities.
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Honors Program
The Honors Program is an opportunity to conduct intensive research during a students’ senior year, culminating in a thesis project and defense. Open to Emory College students, the program has college-wide and department-specific requirements.
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A recognition of high academic achievement, Honors in Course is a graduation distinction automatically awarded to the top 30% of Emory College graduates based on their cumulative GPA and rank in the graduating class.
Learn MorePhi Beta Kappa
The oldest honor society in America, Phi Beta Kappa celebrates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and champions freedom of thought. Membership is granted by invitation from Emory's chapter to seniors based on their academic accomplishments.
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