NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Scholarships are available to members of the honors program, but not guaranteed. Intended to offset the cost of tuition and books, honors program scholarships are competitive and are awarded annually. Application deadlines are usually the first week of April in the Spring semester.

The NWACC honors program also works closely with the honors programs of many regional four-year institutions, some of which offer transfer scholarships to NWACC honors program graduates.

Honors Program Scholarship

Application Type: Paper
Availability: Fall

• Must be a current member or the NWACC Honor's Program
• Must be in good standing with all Honor's Program eligibility requirements
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 Honor's course during the semester(s) in which awarded

For more information about this scholarship, please contact the Honors Program.

Members of the Honors Program have access to an exclusive Honors Hub. Located on the second floor of Burns Hall, room 2237, the hub is the center of honor student activity and a space for students to study, collaborate, form friendships and be a part of this special community of NWACC students. The hub offers computers, printers and a quiet and large area with comfortable chairs, snacks, refrigerator and other amenities.

Honors students are introduced to special speakers and cultural events, have opportunities for educational travel experiences and internships, and are able to participate in community based projects, like EMPACTS.

Honors students take the lead in service-learning projects each semester, which provide experience in leadership, public speaking, team-building, and community service. Honors students also have the opportunity to take a humanities-based leadership course offered on demand.

Students receive credit for honors coursework and for being an "Honors Program Graduate" on their transcripts. Additionally, graduates are recognized at the annual Academic Awards Ceremony where they are presented with a medallion to be worn at graduation, and are recognized in the graduation program. 

Participation helps strengthen a resume or vitae and opens up more opportunities with a future employer, college, and scholarship committee. You will also receive a letter of recognition acknowledging your success and commitment to the program.

NWACC's Honors Program is a community of students and faculty committed to excellence. Students make life-long friendships and experience a family-like support group made up of their peers and the honors faculty.

All NWACC classes are smaller than freshmen and sophomore classes at other local institutions of higher learning. Honors classes are limited to 15 students to promote interaction, individualized attention, and community.

NWACC's Honors Program arranges travel opportunities for its students. Students enrolled in the History of the American West Honors, History of the American People to 1877 Honors, and American National Government Honors classes have traveled domestically to Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico during the summer. Additionally, honors students have participated in international travel through EF Tours to Greece and Italy.