University of Akron Buckingham/Orr Honors Scholarship

Eligibility

• Apply for Fall 2027 first-year admission to UA and the Williams Honors College; freshman Honors criteria require at least a 3.6 unweighted GPA and an ACT OR SAT score.
• Demonstrate the academic record, essay, extracurricular achievement and well-rounded strengths used in Honors selection. The scholarship page describes high test scores but does not publish a separate numeric test cutoff.

Requirements

• Complete the Honors application by the February 1 prestigious-scholarship consideration deadline; February 1,2027 is the upcoming Fall 2027-cycle occurrence.
• No additional general Honors scholarship application is listed; shortlisted prestigious-award candidates are contacted for interview.
• The Honors overview mentions mid-January interview contact while listing a February 1 deadline. Confirm the current interview schedule and apply early rather than treating the older timing as a fixed 2027 appointment.
• Maintain full-time bachelor's enrollment and Honors/scholarship good standing; use the actual offer for award-specific renewal terms.
• This is a named prestigious route assessed through Honors, not a second full package guaranteed to stack with the standard Honors scholarship.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for UA admission, then complete the Williams Honors application.
2. 2Submit all materials before the prestigious deadline and respond to any interview invitation.
3. 3Review the selected award package and continuing conditions.