Gordon Honors Institute
Toward the pursuit of excellence
When you join the Gordon Honors Institute (GHI), you’re committing to a heightened level of academic and vocational excellence during your college journey and beyond. The Gordon Honors Institute is a community of scholars and is comprised of scholarship programs for first-year students as well as honors programs for sophomores through seniors.
Honors Programs for Incoming Students
Gordon Honors Institute Fellowship
$2,000 stackable scholarship in year one; $1,000 each additional year with continued participation.
A one-year honors learning group with extended opportunities across all four years, such as global study, internships and research. In the GHI Fellowship you will receive access to guest speakers, retreats, workshops and much more. Prospective students are invited to apply during the admissions process.
Four-Year Scholars Cohorts
Each program, built on the cohort model, captures innovative facets of Dr. Gordon’s legacy in scholarship, social impact, leadership, and faith. All of these opportunities include leadership development, internship opportunities, mentoring and community engaged learning. Prospective students are invited to apply during the admissions process.
A.J. Gordon Scholars
$3,000 annual scholarship
stackable up to $22,000/year
Cultivating the curiosity and character of emerging scholars and leaders.
Clarendon City Scholars
$3,000 annual scholarship
stackable up to $22,000/year
Preparing students to pursue careers as leaders in cities and urban areas around the country.
Dokes Ministry Scholars
$3,000 annual scholarship
stackable up to $22,000/year
Training students for ministry through a five-year dual-degree opportunity.
Global Scholars
$6,000 annual scholarship
stackable up to $25,000/year
Equipping thoughtful Christian leaders for lifelong global learning and engagement.
Honors Programs for Current Gordon Students
Gordon’s curricular Honors programs challenge qualifying students to extend their undergraduate pursuit at the highest academic level. Students will advance understanding in their academic disciplines and growing faith.
Current students may apply after their first semester.
Go the extra mile
Gordon houses a variety of other distinguished opportunities that students can pursue during their undergraduate studies. In addition, Gordon provides coaching and mentoring for aspiring scholars seeking national and international post graduate fellowships.
Vision & Values
Gordon Honors Institute programming centers on five values, which honors students explore deeply through trainings, speakers and events.
Leadership Development
Gain exclusive access to expert guest speakers who regularly meet with honors students to dialogue and network.
Cultural Competence
Join a workshop on cultural intelligence or civil dialogue to better understand how to love and serve your neighbors.
Spiritual Formation
Go deeper on a spiritual disciplines retreat to discover new ways of worshipping and communing with God.
Vocational Discernment
Be coached along your career preparation journey by an honors advisor, including personalized support for internships.
Community Engagement
Participate in local cultural experiences and service opportunities to broaden your perspective and clarify your purpose.