Thelma Dewitty Honors Program / Wiley University

Elevate your education, amplify your impact

Apply to The Thelma Dewitty Honors Program today!

Why Join the Thelma Dewitty Honors Program?

Exclusive Honors Living Community: Live and learn alongside other ambitious scholars.

Generous Academic Scholarships: Focus on your studies with financial support designed for success.

Global Learning Adventures: Discover new cultures and perspectives with study abroad opportunities.

Innovative Research & Creative Projects: Turn your ideas into impactful projects with dedicated resources.

Personalized Faculty Mentorship: Gain guidance from faculty-in-residence committed to your growth.

Premier Leadership Development: Attend high-impact conferences and hone your leadership potential.

Career-Boosting Alumni Network: Connect with accomplished alumni in your chosen career field, opening doors to a world of opportunities.

Admission Requirements

Admissions Requirements:

A completed application for the Thelma DeWitty Honors Program.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Two letters of recommendation from a teacher, staff, or faculty member.

A current résumé.

A one-page essay responding to the following prompt:
Describe a personal passion—be it art, technology, sports, or another area—and explain how you believe this passion can be a catalyst for positive social change. How can individuals use their unique interests and talents to contribute meaningfully to their communities or address broader societal challenges?

A one-page essay responding to the following prompt:
Why should you be selected to become a Thelma DeWitty Scholar, and how do you plan to make an impact through the Thelma DeWitty Honors Program?

For continuing students, admission will be considered based on academic performance and active community involvement at Wiley University.

Optional Requirement

Documentation of 20 community service hours.

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Meet the Honors Faculty

Ms. Dana Fergins, Honors Program Director