Gordon Honors Institute
Toward the pursuit of excellence
The Global Honors Institute is committed to a heightened level of academic and professional excellence during your college journey and beyond. When you join GHI you are joining a community of scholars comprised of scholarship programs for first-year students as well as honors programs for sophomores through seniors.
At this time, applications for 2026 honors cohorts are closed.
Honors Programs for Incoming Students
Gordon Honors Institute Fellowship
$2,000 per year | $8,000 over four years
Added to your academic scholarship
The GHI Fellowship is a one-year honors learning community preparing students for future opportunities in the Gordon Honors Institute. In the GHI Fellowship you will receive access to guest speakers, retreats, workshops, honors advising, peer mentoring, and much more.
In addition to this scholarship, you will receive up to three additional one-time $1,000 funding opportunities through participation in the following areas: $1,000 for research or an internship, $1,000 for study abroad or international travel, and $1,000 for participating in the Jerusalem and Athens Forum or the Civil Rights Seminar
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.
A.J. Gordon Scholars
$25,000 per year | $100,000 over four years
Replaces all other Gordon aid
Cultivating the curiosity and character of emerging scholars and leaders.
Clarendon City Scholars
$25,000 per year | $100,000 over four years
Replaces all other Gordon aid
Preparing students to pursue careers as leaders in cities and urban areas around the country.
Dokes Ministry Scholars
$25,000 per year | $100,000 over four years
Replaces all other Gordon aid
Training students for ministry through a five-year dual-degree opportunity.
Global Scholars
$28,000 per year | $112,000 over four years
Replaces all other Gordon aid
Equipping thoughtful Christian leaders for lifelong global learning and engagement.
Scholarship Requirements
In order to remain eligible for these scholarships, students must maintain a Gordon 3.3 GPA and active engagement with program components year to year.
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
Make connections and network with guest speakers and leaders in their field.
Dialogue Facilitation
Join a workshop on how to facilitate dialogue across unique experiences to better understand how to love, serve and partner with your neighbors.
Spiritual Formation
Go deeper on a retreat, join peers in studying scripture, and 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 learning opportunities to broaden your perspective and clarify your purpose.