Honors Scholars Program

If you've completed at least 12 credits with a GPA of 3.4 or higher and will need more than 18 credits to finish your degree, the Honors Scholars Program is your chance to take your academic journey to the next level. Transfer students who have completed at least 12 credits at City Tech with a 3.4 GPA or higher are also welcome to apply. Eligible students will receive an invitation with an application and should follow the instructions provided to apply before the fall or spring semester.

As an Honors Scholar, you'll gain exclusive opportunities that can give your education and your career a significant edge:

• Boost your professional profile: Be nominated for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), enhancing your resume and helping you explore potential career paths.
• Build powerful connections: Network with high-achieving peers at City Tech and nationally through NSCS events and chapter activities.
• Get first pick of courses: Enjoy priority enrollment so you can plan your schedule with ease.
• Explore your passions: Earn honors credit in any class by completing projects on topics you care about, volunteering with approved nonprofits, or participating in the DNA Learning Center lab series. Previous labs have focused on biotech and barcoding, and the upcoming lab series will focus on forensics. You can also take part in Rethinking Authority Across Platforms, Research & AI library series, or the Funding Your Future: Scholarships & Fellowships 101 workshop series. Additionally, you can create narrative-driven digital and non-digital games as a game lab intern to share your knowledge with other students.
  Learn more about the exciting projects our game lab students have developed.
• Engage in enriching extracurriculars: Take part in game jams, mental health presentations, resume workshops, job interview prep with top corporations like ASML, disaster preparedness training with the American Red Cross, and graduate school guidance from Cornell University’s admissions experts.
• Prepare for graduate studies: Be considered for a supported cohort aiming for Cornell University’s fully funded Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Programs.
  Learn more about this opportunity and past student experiences.

Graduating scholars who actively participate for at least three semesters and complete an exit interview will receive an official recommendation letter highlighting their achievements.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your network, and open doors to your future. For questions, contact the Director of the Honors Scholars Program, Dr. Reneta D. Lansiquot-Panagiotakis.

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Scholarships

Aside from federal and New York state financial aid, students can apply for a wide range of scholarships. Some are awarded by the City Tech Foundation and others are through grants to the College, through governmental agencies like the National Science Foundation. Learn More