Hiram Eclectic Scholars Honors Program

The Hiram College Eclectic Scholars Program aims to serve committed, self-motivated, intellectually curious students with an enriched undergraduate liberal arts education. Toward this end, it provides opportunities for creative, interdisciplinary scholarship; intimate interactions with renowned scholars in Hiram’s Centers of Distinction; and professional career development. 

New in Fall 2013, this Honors Program offers more than just an asterisk on students' diplomas.

Entrance into the Eclectic Scholars Honors Program is not based on GPA and test scores, though the program is meant for academically ambitious students who are hungry to learn. We seek applicants that can demonstrate the following types of interest or experience:

• Creating or holding a leadership position in an academic or social club
• Leading or participating in a community volunteer effort such as Relay for Life or Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• Working in or volunteering at a social service agency or hospital in order to make a difference in others' lives
• Participation in independent research or other academic project
• Showed an entrepreneurial spirit through ideas and actions
• Involvement in environmental or sustainability clubs or efforts

Students accepted into the Honors Program may receive an additional scholarship in their Financial Aid award. 

The Curriculum

Year One: Connect to the Eclectic

• Students join a small community of Eclectic Scholars.

• They take part in an interdisciplinary seminar that explores scholarly on-campus events.

Year Two: Connecting Experiences in and out of the Classroom

• Work closely with faculty and our Dean to reflect upon academic and career goals.

• Link interests to experiences such as study abroad, service, leadership development, internships and research projects.

Years Three and Four: Connecting Academic Distinction to your Major

• Examine the use of interdisciplinary approaches to forge new ways of exploring questions within your major.

• Participate in departmental based capstone experience in your major that also fully examines the broader implications of your work.

Applying for the Program

Interested students should fill out one of eight Honors supplement applications, in addition to the Hiram College application. Please choose the area below that best aligns with your academic or career interests and submit the application.

Honors students may pursue any major or course of study, and will be welcomed to Hiram in their first year by one of our Centers of Distinction that align to their areas of interest. Centers are foci for interdisciplinary study on campus, bringing in scholars, and creating internships and research opportunities for students alongside Hiram faculty. Honors students will be closely involved in the academic life of the Hiram, with extraordinary access to featured speakers, lectures and artists brought to the Hiram campus each year.