Honors Program Application

We strongly recommend that you download the detailed application instructions to prepare your responses ahead of time in a word processing program. Then, you can copy and paste your responses (or upload the files) into the appropriate places in the application.


To be eligible to apply to the UNK Honors Program, you must first be admitted to UNK. If you have not been admitted to UNK, follow the necessary steps to do so and revisit this application.

 

Please refer to these detailed application instructions. 


All applications must be complete to receive full consideration and be reviewed by members of the Honors scholarship committee.


After completing this application form, we will email to you a copy of your responses. If you do not receive this email, please check with our Honors Office to verify that your application was received.



ALL of the following items must be completed fully for your application to be reviewed.

 

1. Apply and be admitted to UNK.

2. Complete this application.

3. Upload your essay, college transcript(s) OR grade check form, and resume. Please use the Honors Program resume template.


ALL of the following items must be completed fully for your application to be reviewed.

 

1. Apply and be admitted to UNK.

2. Complete this application.

3. Upload your essay, ACT or SAT score, document from school official showing class rank or percentage in secondary school, your resume and (optional) transcript from secondary school. Please use the Honors Program resume template.

Personal Information

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Academic Information


Submit a grade check form with your current grades for the first semester. A template for the grade check form is available here. You will need to download the form to edit it. Second-semester at UNK and beyond walk-on students: Nothing needs to be submitted.

 


If you are in your first semester of college, submit a grade check form with your current grades.

A template for the grade check form is available here. You will need to download the form to edit it.



Provide a copy of your most recent high school transcript. A six-semester (three-year) transcript is accepted.


How to create an unofficial ACT report. Obtain your ACT score report from the ACT website in PDF format or provide a screenshot.

   
Admittance Essay Question
The Honors Program challenges students to go above and beyond by fostering intellectual curiosity. Describe two self-motivated, academic goals you have achieved and exactly how you accomplished these. 

Include your response to the above prompt in an essay format. A 500-word length is a suggested for a complete essay. 
Scholarships

All Honors Program scholarship applications are due by January 7. The 40 scholarship applicants will be invited to an on-campus interview on January 18, 2024.

     

Include your response to the above prompt in an essay format. A 500-word length is a suggested for a complete essay. Please submit your essay using a Word file.
Letter of Recommendation

Once this application is submitted, an email will be sent to the email address provided with instructions for completing your letter of recommendation. 




Submit

By submitting this application, you are agreeing to the release of your application information to the Honors Program Review Committee. 

 

If you have questions, contact the Honors Program at 308.865.8894 or honors@unk.edu.