The Honors Program is designed specifically for the student who gives evidence of intellectual curiosity, independence of thought, excitement in learning, appreciation of knowledge -- for the young man who sparks the enthusiasm of fellow students and challenges the best in his teachers.

Opportunities in the Honors Program include:
          *Scholarships
          *Funding for independent research
          *Participation in Honors courses
          *Departmental Honors and Senior Fellow research

Participants in the program are encouraged to take an active role in the learning process, entering into dialogue with their professors and classmates, rather than just listening to lectures. The size of Hampden-Sydney, and its excellent faculty, make it uniquely suited to provide a learning environment for such a motivated student.

Learn more about the Honors Program
Learn more about Honors Scholarships
The Honors Council
Goals and Objectives of the Honors Program

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Hampden-Sydney awards Honors Scholarships at four levels:
Students who meet the listed criteria will be considered for the scholarship.

ALLAN SCHOLARSHIPS
An SAT score of 1400 or better, a class standing in the top 5%
$30,000 grant*

VENABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
An SAT score of 1350 or better, a class standing in the top 10%
$25,000 grant*

PATRICK HENRY SCHOLARSHIPS
An SAT score of 1250 or better, a class standing in the top 15%
$20,000 grant*

MADISON SCHOLARSHIPS
For enrolled students with outstanding academic records during their freshman year.
$20,000 grant* (starting 2012-2013)

*Grants are towards tuition, required standard fees, room, and board. Additional funding beyond this stipend is possible through our regular financial aid program, based on a student's financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Grant awards, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.