Honors Scholarships

Scholarships for Honors Students

Maude Bigford Honors Program Annual Scholarship

Applicants for this scholarship must be in the Honors Program at Ferris State University. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students of sophomore, junior, or senior standing majoring in any program at Ferris State University. Recipient shall have a minimum 3.25 GPA at time of application. Special consideration shall be given for students who have demonstrated leadership and service to the community or the University. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Honors students may apply through MyScholarships in MyFSU.

Edwin Harris Memorial Honors Program Endowed Scholarship

The Edwin Harris Memorial Honors Program Scholarship recognizes academic excellence, appreciation for and utilization of technology in the learning process and potential success in the student's chosen field. Preference shall be given to eligible students who demonstrate financial need determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Applicants for this scholarship must be in the Honors Program at Ferris State University. Honors students may apply through MyScholarships in MyFSU.

Honors Funded Travel Stipends

The Honors Program recognizes study abroad and conference presentations as powerful opportunities for students to expand their cultural and ethical horizons. The Honors Program provides travel stipends for both study abroad and conference presentations. Honors students may apply through the Honors Program Canvas shell.

Bulldog Bonus Scholarship

Although this is not an honors-specific scholarship, the Honors Program encourages new honors students for Fall 2023 to follow the steps for the Bulldog Bonus Scholarship valued at $2,000. This is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship that may be combined with our Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarship awards. Details may be found at ferris.edu/bonus. 

Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarships

Although these are not honors-specific scholarships, the Honors Program encourages honors students to apply for merit-based scholarships. Please visit the Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarships page for more information.