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Honors student in first cohort of LAF Ignite scholarship

Ezra Lewis of Atlanta, a second-year Honors undergraduate at the University of Georgia, was one of four students selected for the inaugural cohort of the Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Ignite program. A multi-year, nationwide program for landscape architecture students who are Black, Indigenous and people of color, LAF Ignite provides an annual scholarship of $10,000, paid summer internships and ongoing mentorship. READ MORE>

UGA sets record with two Marshall Scholars in 2022

For the first time, two University of Georgia students received a prestigious Marshall Scholarship in the same year. UGA is the only public institution of higher learning to have multiple recipients this year, along with private Ivy League institutions Harvard, Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. Honors seniors Natalie Moss of Norcross and Lauren Wilkes of New Orleans, Louisiana, will continue their studies in the U.K. next year through the award, which is among the most selective graduate scholarships for Americans. READ MORE>

Student involvement in the Morehead Honors College

Learn more about the opportunities Morehead Honors College students have at the University of Georgia. Whether you’re interested in leadership, research, study abroad funding, internship credit, community involvement, or student resources, we have many ways for our students to get involved. READ MORE >

Natalie Navarrete named a 2023 Rhodes Scholar

University of Georgia senior Natalie Navarrete was named a 2023 Rhodes Scholar on Nov. 12, joining recipients from 64 countries around the world. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship award in the world. Natalie is an Honors student, Foundation Fellow and Stamps Scholar at UGA. READ MORE>

Foundation Fellow leads the way in research & policy

Priyanka Parikh, left, fell in love with all the University of Georgia and Athens had to offer after the first hour of being on campus. “From day one, the community here has been incredible, and UGA has been the best place to grow academically, professionally, and personally,” she said. READ MORE >

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The Morehead Honors College seeks to inspire students not only to meet but to exceed their academic dreams, and to provide them the means to do so. We offer the best of two worlds—the personal approach of the finest small liberal arts colleges together with the great social and academic benefits of a major research university, set in the quintessential college town of Athens, Georgia.

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Team up with UGA faculty to pursue research you are passionate about; attend specialized lunchbox lectures and book discussions; participate in professionally focused seminars and societies; and receive scholarships to support internships, study abroad programs, and other experiential learning opportunities. Engage with the Honors community by serving with the Honors Student Council, represent your fellow students as an Honors Ambassador, or assist in the Athens community through various Honors-sponsored service organizations.

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The Latest Honors News

Honors student among first recipients of LAF Ignite scholarship

January 31, 2023

UGA sets record with two Marshall Scholars in 2022

December 13, 2022

Elise Karinshak selected as a Schwarzman Scholar

December 7, 2022

Natalie Navarrete named a 2023 Rhodes Scholar

November 14, 2022

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Upcoming Honors Events

Welcome to the Morehead Honors College! Whether you are a current Honors student, a high schooler or parent looking for more information, or an Honors alum, we have events scheduled just for you.

Our calendar includes upcoming information sessions, external scholarship application deadlines, lunchbox lectures, book discussions, important semester dates, and events for our alumni and friends, among other items.

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