JSU Honors Scholarships - Honors Program

Jacksonville State University is committed to assisting students with financing their college education. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, athletic skills, special talents, and/or financial need. JSU offers several different types of scholarships to help defray the cost of attending school for new and continuing students. JSU-funded scholarships are non "refundable," and unused funds cannot be carried over to subsequent semesters. Each scholarship may be regulated by a different set of requirements. The institution has scholarships that are automatically offered and some that require an application. Don't miss out on scholarship opportunities! Become familiar with the information regarding the scholarships’ requirements, award amounts, and deadlines.

For a complete JSU scholarship information, consult the scholarship page or call the Scholarship Office at 256-782-5006.

Scholarship Opportunities

JSU Honors Scholarship (First-time Freshmen)

First-time freshmen are eligible for the competitive JSU Honors Scholarship with an ACT composite of 30+ or SAT of 1370+. Qualified candidates must also have a high school GPA of 3.75+.

The JSU Honors Scholarship has an estimated current value over four years of $90,880!

Tuition - $5,220 per semester / $10,440 per year
Housing - $3,030 per semester / $6,060 per year (Honors Scholarship recipients are required to live in campus housing)
Meal Plan - $1,840 per semester / $3,680 per year
Books - $900 per semester / $1,800 per year
General University Fee - $615 per semester / $1,230 per year

This scholarship requires an additional application and the following requirements: a completed application and essay, a high school transcript through the applicant’s junior year, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, and a high school resumé. We have included a resumé template for your convenience.

For fall 2025 consideration, the application must be submitted by February 1, 2025. Incomplete application files, including unsubmitted test scores, will not be considered for the scholarship. Semi-finalists are selected based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, academics, a strong pattern of community/school involvement and service, and an essay. Finalists will be invited to participate in an interview with members of the Honors Board. Contact honors@jsu.edu with any questions.

Please contact the Honors Program at 256-782-5696 for questions regarding the JSU Honors Scholarship.

Requirements for JSU Honors Scholarship Recipients

In order to remain in good standing as a recipient of the JSU Honors Scholarship, and graduate with distinction of JSU Honors Scholar Graduate, students must meet the following minimum criteria:

Students must successfully complete two 3-hour Academic Honors course and one 1-hour University Honors (UH) Participation course in the first and second semesters in the program.
Students are required to maintain satisfactory progress in completing the requirements of the Honors Program curriculum by successfully completing three 1-hour University Honors (UH) Participation courses by the end of the fourth semester in the program.
All students must maintain a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Students whose GPA falls below the minimum are given one semester to correct the deficiency or be suspended from the Honors Program.
Students must successfully complete 30 or more hours of Honors credit by the time of graduation. A grade of “B” or better in Honors courses is required to earn Honors credit.
JSU Honors Scholarship recipients must attend required meetings.
JSU Honors Scholars must complete 7 service hours each semester.
Students must reside in on-campus housing in a double-occupancy unit.

The JSU Honors Scholarship is contingent upon maintaining membership in good standing in the Honors Program. Dismissal from the Honors Program will result in a loss of Honors scholarship funding.