Pescovitz Presidential Top-Up Scholarship for
Incoming Freshman
who are already
"Platinum" Recipients

First-year students who are Platinum Presidential Scholarship recipients are eligible for the Pescovitz Presidential Scholarship. Selected freshman students will receive a "top up" to a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Through this significant investment, OU and the Honors College aim to develop a diverse and multidisciplinary group of future leaders that will address our country’s biggest questions and solve our most daunting challenges.

In addition to receiving OU’s most considerable merit scholarship, Pescovitz Presidential Scholars receive four years of enhanced mentoring from faculty and the dean of the Honors College. Throughout their time at OU, they participate in unique co-curricular experiences designed to help them develop as leaders, researchers, and engaged citizens.

Selection Criteria & Application Process:

• Must be a First-year student - Platinum Presidential Scholar Award recipient
• Must be enrolled in The Honors College
• Must apply for the scholarship

Pescovitz Presidential Scholarship Application

Donna & Walt Young Study Abroad Scholarship

Participation in international academic study opportunities is a critical component of higher education for careers in the global economy of the 21st century.

Thanks to the generous support of Mr. Walt and Mrs. Donna Young, Young Honors College offers study abroad scholarships to any student who will have a sophomore, junior or senior standing at the time of application. The Donna and Walt Young Study Abroad Scholarship is offered three times a year (depending on time of travel) and is a one time award, per student. 

Selection Criteria & Application Process

• Must be enrolled full-time at Oakland University; 
• be in good standing in the Young Honors College;
• have sophomore, junior or senior class standing at the time of application; 
• have an educational plan approved by a Young Honors College faculty member;
• have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA at the time of the application; and
• be willing to communicate with the donors about the impact of the experience (arranged by Young Honors College)
• Preferences will be given to applicants who demonstrate leadership skills and involvement in Young Honors College. 

Application Deadlines: 

1. March 15: for Summer travel
2. April 15: for Fall travel
3. October 15: for Winter travel

Application: Donna and Walt Study Abroad Scholarship

For more information on other study abroad opportunities, contact International Education

YHC Smithsonian Scholars Travel Award

Visit the Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C. with the Young Honors College. 

YHC travel award covers the cost of flights, accommodations, and main meals.

• 15 students will be accompanied by YHC staff and travel as a group. 
• Students will have the opportunity to meet with Smithsonian employees, attend workshops and seminars, and get personalized itineraries. 
• Smithsonian Scholars agree to meet for a planning meeting prior to travel and commit to reporting back about their experience. 
• Students will spend two days and two nights in Washington D.C. in April after Winter classes end.

Application

• Applicants must have 3.5 GPA or above. 
• Applicants must be current students in the Young Honors College 
• Applicants must submit a 2 page document (double-spaced, 12 pt. font) explaining why they would like to be a YHC Smithsonian Scholar.

Apply for the YHC Smithonian Scholar Travel Award

Exclusive Honors College Scholarships 

These Honors College exclusive scholarships are available and managed by the Student Financial Services department.  For more information, contact Student Financial Services

• Barry M Klein Endowed Scholarship (Current HC Student)
• Barry M Klein Endowed Scholarship (Incoming Freshmen)
• Barry S Winkler Scholarship
• David and Marion Handleman Honors College Scholarship (Current HC Students)
• David and Marion Handleman Honors College Scholarship (Incoming HC Freshmen)
• J. Alford Jones Memorial Endowed Scholarship 
• Miron and Haija Stano Honors College Scholarship
• OU Honors College Freshmen Housing Award
• OU Honors College Housing and Engagement Scholarship
• OU Honors College Merit Award
• OU Honors College Scholarship

Search OU Annual Scholarships

Explorers Internship

The Donna and Walt Young Honors College is committed to giving back to our community through humanitarian efforts. We are also aware that our students have a packed schedule with classes, studying, socializing, and working. Several internships are available.

The Explorers Internship pays students $2,000 to work with an organization of their choice to volunteer at for one year. 

Students will be required to meet with a YHC staff member to create a plan, schedule check-in meetings, discuss the duties and intended outcomes of the position, and establish communication between the student, YHC, and the organization. 

Application 

To apply, students should contact an organization to discuss regular volunteering hours prior to submitting their application. Students can make an appointment with a YHC counselor to learn about organizations in the area they can contact. 

Applicants must submit a 2-page (double-spaced, 12 pt. font) description of their planned service/involvement activity including a set of goals and planned outcomes. 

Apply for the explorers internship