Education Knows
No Borders
Immerse yourself in the knowledge of the world through rich and unique cultural experiences. Our college offers exclusive opportunities—study abroad, global internships, generous travel grants, and engaging colloquia sessions—all designed to broaden your horizons and prepare you for a globally connected future.
Reach Beyond the Classroom
Expand your horizons with our unique learning opportunities. Whether you want to gain new understanding through location-based learning opportunities, get practical experience while in college at world-renowned companies, pave your own way with access to funds only available to Honors students, take exclusive classes on a topic of your choosing, or get support to apply for major scholarships, the ACU Honors College is hear to help you make your dreams a reality!
Great Texts in Oxford:
Study
Abroad
Embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of time and culture in Oxford England. Through the exploration of Great Texts, our Honors students become architects of creativity, champions of servant leadership, seekers of scholarly investigation, and guardians of justice. These values, deeply rooted in the wisdom contained within Great Texts, guide our students as they navigate a complex world, striving for positive change and a brighter future.
Exclusive Honors Opportunities
Abilen Christian University Honors students are privileged to participate in a wide array of exclusive opportunities only available to members of the Honors College, including specialized colloquia and restricted grants.
Travel Grants
As you prepare to travel across the world to intern, study abroad or engage in mission or service work, the Honors College provides exclusive grants to help with travel costs.
Honors Colloquia
Learn how Mayans understood astronomy aboard a cruise ship, or how modern Amish communities live in one of our exclusive travel-based Honors Colloquia.
Conference Grants
Wanting to attend or present at a conference? ACU Honors is here to help. Each year we help dozens of students with research and presentation-based travel expenses.
Global Internships
In Leipzig, Germany
The Honors College currently offers an international summer internship program to help students make connections between their academic and professional preparation. Each summer, the Honors College helps place students in service-based organizations at ACU’s hub Study Abroad site in Leipzig, Germany.
Achieve the Unimaginable through
Major Scholarships
The Honors College houses the Office of Major Scholarships which provides information, counsel and support for students who wish to apply for nationally competitive major scholarships and fellowships.
Fulbright SCHOLArSHIP
Unlock global opportunities with the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship, by traveling to one of over 140 countries to serve as a cultural ambassador building relationships and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.
RHODES SCHOLArSHIP
Elevate your potential by applying for the distinguished Rhodes Scholarship, embarking on an academic journey at the world-renowned campus of Oxford University to make a positive impact and drive global change.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Explore other opportunities through renowned awards such as theTruman, Goldwater, or Marshall Scholarships. Your path to excellence, innovation, cross-cultural exchange, and global leadership begins here.
Recent Honors College Activities
The Importance of “Now”
by Olivia Gonzalez| Fall 2024 | This semester, I studied abroad in Montevideo, Uruguay. Coming into this school year, everything felt like a whirlwind, and I did not have time to try and imagine what my time in South America would truly look like. Now, being at the...
Third Time’s the Charm, Right?
by Rebecca Blake| Fall 2024 | Traveling abroad is something that seems so romantic to me. The sights, the people, the food… It seems magical! I knew that I wanted studying abroad to be a part of my college education. I’ve had two experiences traveling abroad before...
The Ministry the World So Desperately Needs
by Ashlyn Wright| Fall 2024 | Before studying abroad, everyone was asking me if I was excited. Obviously, yes, but I had no idea what more would be in store for me here in the beautiful and unforgettable city of Montevideo. These experiences will forever be a...
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