2018-19 Honors Program Mailer

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Fulfill your drive to achieve with the University of Idaho Honors Program.

Reach your educational aspirations alongside a diverse group of highpotential students. Here, you'll engage with an enriching educational curriculum, supportive living groups and a vibrant intellectual community. Immerse yourself in impactful research, scholarship, service and leadership to further develop as a global citizen.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 875 Perimeter Drive MS 4253 Moscow, ID 83844-4253

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM

You have always worked hard in school. Now you stand as one of the top high school students in America. We want you to strongly consider the University of Idaho as you narrow your college choices. Many excellent students like you have been attracted to our strengths — outstanding academic programs and research opportunities; a safe, beautiful campus with many nearby areas for outdoor recreation; and superb extracurricular, artistic, athletic and leadership experiences.

Director, University Honors Program 208-885-7702 honors@uidaho.edu

Sandra Reineke, Ph.D.

Questions:

uidaho.edu/apply-honors

Director, University Honors Program 208-885-7702 honors@uidaho.edu

Apply online:

Sandra Reineke, Ph.D.

uidaho.edu/visit-honors

Sincerely yours,

Schedule a visit:

Please go to uidaho.edu/visit-honors, where you'll find several campus visit options designed to show you what it means to be a Vandal. When you schedule your daily campus visit, make sure to request a visit with the University Honors Program. From there, you will also find links for admissions and financial aid. Consider taking the next steps toward your journey at the University of Idaho.

WHERE ASPIRING LEADERS ARE MADE

I’d like to extend a personal invitation for you and your family to visit our campus, where you'll have the chance to meet some of our exceptionally talented and passionate faculty, staff and students. We will customize your visit day to your interests and needs.

uidaho.edu/explore-honors

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE WAITING FOR TOP STUDENTS LIKE YOU.

University Honors Program

U of I ranks

NO. 1 IN THE

Benefits

NORTHWEST for the highest number of enrolled National Merit Scholars.

n Small, enriching, discussion-based courses that count toward degree requirements

n Honors thesis option n Selective honors program-specific, four-year scholarships n Special mentorship and advising to help you get engaged in undergraduate research and prepare for graduate school

n Extracurricular academic activities such as "Fireside Chats" with professors and trips to regional honors conferences n Supportive campus living groups n Community-building activities such as cultural trips, service learning projects and social events

n Leadership opportunities such as the Honors Student

Ambassador Program, Peer Mentor Program and student clubs

n Application assistance for distinguished scholarships such

as the Rhodes, Goldwater, Udall scholarships and many more

n Priority course registration n Honors achievements noted on official school transcript

— NATIONAL MERIT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT

Sarah Horvath ’18 APPLIED PHYSICS MISSOULA, MONTANA UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM, NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR, JOSEPH E. STRONG SCHOLAR

114

Out of the National Merit Scholars that enrolled in an Idaho institution,

Sarah's work at U of I with the Kepler database of stars — backed by a NASA Astrophysics Data Analysis grant — is geared toward finding stars that are orbited by potentially lifesustaining exoplanets.

110 CHOSE U OF I. — NATIONAL MERIT CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT

National Merit Scholar Program

The University of Idaho National Merit Scholar Program guarantees a full-ride scholarship for qualifying first-

year students. The scholarship covers universitydefined educational costs for basic tuition and fees, as well as room and board for those who live in a U of I residence hall for four years. Qualifying National Merit Scholars are directly admitted to the University Honors Program.

Criteria To qualify for the National Merit Scholar Program at the University of Idaho, you must:

n Be an entering first-year student direct from high school or home school

n Apply for admission to the University of Idaho n Achieve finalist standing with the National Merit

Empower Your Future: uidaho.edu/explore-honors

Scholarship Corporation (http://bit.ly/ui-national-merit)

n Submit a copy of your National Merit Finalist letter to

$95.2K

is the median salary for U of I graduates in mid-career.

Ayomipo Kayode Popoola ’19

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SOCIOLOGY RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM, MOUNT VERNON LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP FINALIST

Ayo began her journey at U of I with a drive to be involved in everything. But she didn't just participate, she led with titles like president, director, leader and ambassador.

Now, she's headed to Harvard Law School.

Dustin Cheney ’19

— PAYSCALE COLLEGE SALARY REPORT

n Declare the University of Idaho as your first school of choice with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation by April 30

n Maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA at the University of Idaho to renew the scholarship

Discover the Reward: uidaho.edu/merit

BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING WEISER, IDAHO UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM, NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR, GRAUE SCHOLARS PRESIDENT

Dustin loves talking about money. That's why he's investigating how governments in Eastern Europe promote or prevent economic growth.

the Financial Aid Office by March 1

U of I is ranked among

AMERICA’S

BEST

COLLEGES for your money.

— MONEY MAGAZINE

To receive full consideration for all scholarships and financial aid available, apply to the U of I at uidaho.edu/apply-honors.