Scholarship Opportunity

Kent State Honors Distinction Award

Offered by Kent State University

Additional renewable support for selected incoming Honors College students from Ohio and other states.

Minimum GPA3.7+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Eligibility

  • Have at least a 3.7 cumulative high-school GPA for an Honors invitation and gain admission to Honors College.

Requirements

  • Be admitted to Kent State by December 1, 2026, then complete the Honors application by January 15, 2027.
  • Complete the Honors short-answer response and participate in Honors; enroll at least 12 Kent Campus credit hours for payment.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply early enough to secure university admission and an Honors invitation by December 1.
  2. 2Finish the invited Honors application by January 15; no additional scholarship form is needed.

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