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September 2023

Honors Information Session

September 22 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating until October 27, 2023

One event on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on October 16, 2023 at 9:30 am

Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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Honors Information Sessions offer prospective students and their families a comprehensive overview of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College experience. Topics will include the history of the Honors College and its current makeup, academic programming and opportunities, and student life. A Q&A period will conclude the session. Registration is required. Register here for a Morehead Honors College Information Session. Each session is scheduled to last no longer than one hour. Information Sessions will be held in Moore Hall, Room 102. We…

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CURO Information Session

September 25 @ 1:50 pm - 2:40 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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CURO information sessions are the best way to learn about undergraduate research at UGA. During the information session, we will review UGA’s general guiding principles of undergraduate research and discuss strategies for finding, contacting, and working with potential faculty research mentors. We will also explore the different opportunities available to students through CURO, including research course credit, funding opportunities, and the CURO Symposium. The Monday, September 25, information session will be held from 1:50-2:40 p.m. in Moore Hall, Room 102.

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Marshall Scholarship external deadline

September 26

The Marshall Scholarship external deadline is September 26, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.marshallscholarship.org/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Lunch & Learn about the Georgia Museum of Art

September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton Street
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Sign up via the Honors Network Join us for an Honors Lunch & Learn visit and tour on Wednesday, September 27 with Dr. Callan Steinmann, Curator of Education at the Georgia Museum of Art and Affiliated Faculty in the department of Art Education in the Lamar Dodd School of Art. This session will be hosted in the Georgia Museum of Art. To register, sign up on the Honors network under "Events." The Honors network student login page…

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Mitchell Scholarship external deadline

September 28

The Mitchell Scholarship external deadline is September 28, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.us-irelandalliance.org/mitchellscholarship. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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October 2023

Rhodes Scholarship external deadline

October 3

The Rhodes Scholarship external deadline is October 3, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/the-rhodes-scholarship/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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CURO Information Session

October 4 @ 12:40 pm - 1:30 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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CURO information sessions are the best way to learn about undergraduate research at UGA. During the information session, we will review UGA’s general guiding principles of undergraduate research and discuss strategies for finding, contacting, and working with potential faculty research mentors. We will also explore the different opportunities available to students through CURO, including research course credit, funding opportunities, and the CURO Symposium. The Wednesday, October 4, information session will be held from 12:40-1:30 p.m. in Moore Hall, Room 116.

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Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Jerry Shannon

October 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: THE SECRET LIFE OF GROCERIES by Benjamin Lorr Discussion Leader: Dr. Jerry Shannon, Associate Professor of Geography Date: Wednesday, October 4, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: The miracle of the supermarket has never been more apparent. Like the doctors and nurses who care for the sick, suddenly the men and women who stock our shelves and operate our warehouses are…

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First-Semester Entry Information Session (virtual)

October 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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An event every 6 days that begins at 5:30 pm, repeating until October 17, 2023

One event on October 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm

The Morehead Honors College will hold virtual information sessions on first-semester entry for current UGA students in their first semester. Registration is required at https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XhsRZmD3HA4Nz8. Sessions will be held: October 5, 11AM-12PM October 11, 5:30-6:30 PM October 17, 5:30-6:30 PM October 23, 12:30-1:30 PM For more information on first-semester entry, visit https://honors.uga.edu/admissions/current-uga-students/.

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Honors Information Session

October 6 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating until October 27, 2023

One event on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on October 16, 2023 at 9:30 am

Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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Honors Information Sessions offer prospective students and their families a comprehensive overview of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College experience. Topics will include the history of the Honors College and its current makeup, academic programming and opportunities, and student life. A Q&A period will conclude the session. Registration is required. Register here for a Morehead Honors College Information Session. Each session is scheduled to last no longer than one hour. Information Sessions will be held in Moore Hall, Room 102. We…

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Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Emily Sahakian

October 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: HUMANITARIAN AFTERSHOCKS IN HAITI by Mark Schuller Discussion Leader: Dr. Emily Sahakian, Associate Professor of Theatre & Film Studies and Romance Languages Date: Friday, October 6, 3:00-5:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: The 2010 earthquake in Haiti was one of the deadliest disasters in modern history, sparking an international aid response—with pledges and donations of $16 billion—that was exceedingly generous. But…

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Knight-Hennessy Scholarship external deadline

October 11

The Knight-Hennessy Scholarship external deadline is October 11, 2023. For more information, visit https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship external deadline

October 11

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship external deadline is October 11, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.gatescambridge.org/. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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First-Semester Entry Information Session (virtual)

October 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every 6 days that begins at 5:30 pm, repeating until October 17, 2023

One event on October 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm

The Morehead Honors College will hold virtual information sessions on first-semester entry for current UGA students in their first semester. Registration is required at https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XhsRZmD3HA4Nz8. Sessions will be held: October 5, 11AM-12PM October 11, 5:30-6:30 PM October 17, 5:30-6:30 PM October 23, 12:30-1:30 PM For more information on first-semester entry, visit https://honors.uga.edu/admissions/current-uga-students/.

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Honors Information Session

October 13 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating until October 27, 2023

One event on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on October 16, 2023 at 9:30 am

Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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Honors Information Sessions offer prospective students and their families a comprehensive overview of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College experience. Topics will include the history of the Honors College and its current makeup, academic programming and opportunities, and student life. A Q&A period will conclude the session. Registration is required. Register here for a Morehead Honors College Information Session. Each session is scheduled to last no longer than one hour. Information Sessions will be held in Moore Hall, Room 102. We…

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UGA Early Action application deadline

October 15

The UGA Early Action Admissions application deadline is October 15, 2023. Prospective first-year students interested in the Foundation Fellowship must apply to UGA Early Action by the October 15 deadline. Contact: ffapply@uga.edu Application: https://www.admissions.uga.edu/apply/start-application/

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Honors Information Session

October 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating until October 27, 2023

One event on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on October 16, 2023 at 9:30 am

Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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Honors Information Sessions offer prospective students and their families a comprehensive overview of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College experience. Topics will include the history of the Honors College and its current makeup, academic programming and opportunities, and student life. A Q&A period will conclude the session. Registration is required. Register here for a Morehead Honors College Information Session. Each session is scheduled to last no longer than one hour. Information Sessions will be held in Moore Hall, Room 102. We…

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Honors Book Discussion with Jessica Hunt

October 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI by Shannon Chakraborty Discussion Leader: Ms. Jessica Hunt, Assistant Dean and Director of Scholarships, Morehead Honors College Date: Monday, October 16, 6:00-7:30pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: Amina al-Sirafi should be content. After a storied and scandalous career as one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, she’s survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands,…

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First-Semester Entry Information Session (virtual)

October 17 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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An event every 6 days that begins at 5:30 pm, repeating until October 17, 2023

One event on October 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm

The Morehead Honors College will hold virtual information sessions on first-semester entry for current UGA students in their first semester. Registration is required at https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XhsRZmD3HA4Nz8. Sessions will be held: October 5, 11AM-12PM October 11, 5:30-6:30 PM October 17, 5:30-6:30 PM October 23, 12:30-1:30 PM For more information on first-semester entry, visit https://honors.uga.edu/admissions/current-uga-students/.

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Lunch & Learn about the School of Law

October 18 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
School of Law, 225 Herty Drive
Athens, 30602

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Sign up via the Honors Network Join us for an Honors Lunch & Learn visit and tour on Wednesday, October 18 with Shannon Hinson, Associate Director of Admissions and Director of Dual Degree Programs in the School of Law. This session will be held in the School of Law building, and will consist of an information session from 12:30-1:30, with an optional tour from 1:30-2:00. To register, sign up on the Honors network under "Events." The Honors…

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CURO Information Session

October 19 @ 3:30 pm - 4:20 pm

CURO information sessions are the best way to learn about undergraduate research at UGA. During the information session, we will review UGA’s general guiding principles of undergraduate research and discuss strategies for finding, contacting, and working with potential faculty research mentors. We will also explore the different opportunities available to students through CURO, including research course credit, funding opportunities, and the CURO Symposium. The Thursday, October 19, information session will be held from 3:30-4:20 p.m. in Moore Hall, Room 102.

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Honors Information Session

October 20 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating until October 27, 2023

One event on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on October 16, 2023 at 9:30 am

Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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Honors Information Sessions offer prospective students and their families a comprehensive overview of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College experience. Topics will include the history of the Honors College and its current makeup, academic programming and opportunities, and student life. A Q&A period will conclude the session. Registration is required. Register here for a Morehead Honors College Information Session. Each session is scheduled to last no longer than one hour. Information Sessions will be held in Moore Hall, Room 102. We…

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First-Semester Entry Information Session (virtual)

October 23 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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An event every 6 days that begins at 5:30 pm, repeating until October 17, 2023

One event on October 23, 2023 at 12:30 pm

The Morehead Honors College will hold virtual information sessions on first-semester entry for current UGA students in their first semester. Registration is required at https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XhsRZmD3HA4Nz8. Sessions will be held: October 5, 11AM-12PM October 11, 5:30-6:30 PM October 17, 5:30-6:30 PM October 23, 12:30-1:30 PM For more information on first-semester entry, visit https://honors.uga.edu/admissions/current-uga-students/.

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CURO Information Session

October 26 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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CURO information sessions are the best way to learn about undergraduate research at UGA. During the information session, we will review UGA’s general guiding principles of undergraduate research and discuss strategies for finding, contacting, and working with potential faculty research mentors. We will also explore the different opportunities available to students through CURO, including research course credit, funding opportunities, and the CURO Symposium. The Thursday, October 26, information session will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Moore Hall, Room 102.

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Honors Information Session

October 27 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 9:30 am on Friday, repeating until October 27, 2023

One event on August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on August 28, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on September 18, 2023 at 9:30 am

One event on October 16, 2023 at 9:30 am

Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States
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Honors Information Sessions offer prospective students and their families a comprehensive overview of the Jere W. Morehead Honors College experience. Topics will include the history of the Honors College and its current makeup, academic programming and opportunities, and student life. A Q&A period will conclude the session. Registration is required. Register here for a Morehead Honors College Information Session. Each session is scheduled to last no longer than one hour. Information Sessions will be held in Moore Hall, Room 102. We…

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November 2023

Foundation Fellowship application deadline

November 1

The Foundation Fellowship application deadline is November 1, 2023. Prospective first-year students interested in the Foundation Fellowship must first apply to UGA Early Action by the October 15 deadline. They will be able to access the Foundation Fellowship application within about one business day of submitting the UGA Early Action Admissions application. Questions about the application: ffapply@uga.edu Questions about the Foundation Fellowship: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu More information: https://www.admissions.uga.edu/afford/scholarships/

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Truman Scholarship campus deadline

November 1

The Truman Scholarship campus deadline is November 1, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.truman.gov/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Churchill Scholarship external deadline

November 1

The Churchill Scholarship external deadline is November 1, 2023. For more information, visit https://www.churchillscholarship.org/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Lunch & Learn about UGA Libraries

November 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Main Library, 320 S Jackson Street
Athens, Georgia 30602

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Sign up via the Honors Network Join us for an Honors Lunch & Learn visit and tour on Thursday, November 2 with Will Harlan, Teaching and Learning Librarian. This session will be held in the Main Library. To register, sign up on the Honors network under "Events." The Honors network student login page is here: https://honors.uga.edu/network/student. Registration for Lunchbox Lectures and Lunch & Learn sessions typically opens about a week before the event, and is announced on the…

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Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Amy Rosemond

November 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: THE DEVIL’S ELEMENT: PHOSPHORUS AND A WORLD OUT OF BALANCE by Dan Egan Discussion Leader: Dr. Amy Rosemond, Distinguished Research Professor of Ecology Date: Monday, November 6, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Dr. Rosemond’s home (address will be sent to registrants) Description: Phosphorus has played a critical role in some of the most lethal substances on earth: firebombs, rat poison, nerve gas. But it’s…

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Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Gary Green

November 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: WHAT THE BEST COLLEGE STUDENTS DO by Ken Bain Discussion Leader: Dr. Gary Green, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Natural Resources, Recreation, and Tourism Management Date: Monday, November 6, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: Combining academic research on learning and motivation with insights drawn from interviews with people who have won Nobel Prizes, Emmys, or otherwise led…

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Goldwater Scholarship campus deadline

November 8

The Goldwater Scholarship campus deadline is November 8, 2023. For more information, visit https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Honors Book Discussion with Dr. Laurena Bernabo

November 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Moore Hall, 108 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602 United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - All book discussion sign-ups announced at the beginning of the semester on the Honors listserv Book: HOW TO BE PERFECT: THE CORRECT ANSWER TO EVERY MORAL QUESTION by Michael Schur Discussion Leader: Dr. Laurena Bernabo, Assistant Professor of Entertainment and Media Studies Date: Tuesday, November 14, 6:00-8:00pm Location: Moore Hall 116 Description: Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad” - especially in a world filled with…

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December 2023

Gaither / Carnegie Junior Fellowship campus deadline

December 1

The Gaither/Carnegie Junior Fellowship campus deadline is December 1, 2023. For more information, visit https://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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January 2024

Mid-Term Foundation Fellowship application deadline

January 9, 2024

The Mid-Term Foundation Fellowship application deadline is January 9, 2024. Request access to the application by emailing fellowships@uga.edu. Questions about the Mid-Term Foundation Fellowship: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu; Emily Shirley, emily9@uga.edu

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Foundation Fellows Winter Retreat

January 13, 2024

The Foundation Fellows Winter Retreat will be held January 13, 2024. Contact: Emily Shirley, emily9@uga.edu

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Honors application deadline

January 15, 2024

High school students who do not receive an offer of automatic acceptance may apply through a separate Honors application. The application is due on January 15. For more information, visit https://honors.uga.edu/admissions/high-school-applicants/.

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Gaither / Carnegie Junior Fellowship deadline

January 17, 2024

The Gaither/Carnegie Junior Fellowship deadline is January 17, 2024. For more information, visit https://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Udall Scholarship campus deadline

January 19, 2024

The Udall Scholarship campus deadline is January 19, 2024. For more information, visit https://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/scholarship/scholarship.aspx. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Goldwater Scholarship external deadline

January 26, 2024

The Goldwater Scholarship external deadline is January 26, 2024. For more information, visit https://goldwaterscholarship.gov/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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February 2024

Truman Scholarship external deadline (tentative)

February 6, 2024

The Truman Scholarship external deadline is February 6, 2024. For more information, visit https://www.truman.gov/. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Foundation Fellowship Interview Weekend

February 23, 2024 - February 24, 2024

The Foundation Fellowship Interview Weekend will be held February 23-24, 2024. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu; Emily Shirley, emily9@uga.edu

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March 2024

Udall Scholarship external deadline (tentative)

March 1, 2024

The Udall Scholarship external deadline is March 1, 2024. For more information, visit https://www.udall.gov/ourprograms/scholarship/scholarship.aspx. Interested applicants must work with the UGA campus representative, Jessica Hunt, in order to apply. Contact: Jessica Hunt, jhunt@uga.edu

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Foundation Fellows & Ramsey Scholars domestic & international spring trips

March 2, 2024 - March 10, 2024

Foundation Fellows & Ramsey Scholars domestic & international spring trips

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April 2024

Foundation Fellowship Graduation Banquet

April 26, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Foundation Fellowship Graduation Banquet will be held April 26, 2024.

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May 2024

UGA at Oxford First-Year Foundation Fellows Maymester

May 9, 2024 - June 7, 2024

UGA at Oxford First-Year Foundation Fellows Maymester will be May 9 – June 7, 2024.

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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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Athens, GA 30602
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