Scholarships and Internships

Honors Scholarships

*These funds are only available to UToledo students after they have begun attending classes here. You can apply for the four Honors-exclusive scholarships through this page. Your one submission will be considered for any of the applicable funding sources.

James K. Larson Scholarship

James K. Larson had a profound impact on The University of Toledo Honors Program, where he was director from 1971 to 1986. Students benefited from his enthusiasm, expertise and commitment to high standards of teaching and scholarship during his career. He initiated two courses for pre-med students: "Hospital Field Work" and a pre-med internship. His innovative and popular courses in areas ranging from the "Honors Reading Conference" to interdisciplinary Honors seminars on "Leonardo da Vinci" and on "Problems of Undergraduate Education" enriched the Honors Program’s course offerings and enhanced its educational mission.

The James K. Larson Scholarship is to benefit the Jesup Scott Honors College student who:

is active and in good standing with the Honors College (i.e., has at least a 3.0 cumulative UToledo GPA per this award and is making satisfactory progress toward the Honors medallion)
is an ascending sophomore who is enrolled in a humanities or social sciences program.

The award is non-renewable and award monies will be applied to the student’s financial account, spread evenly between the Fall and Spring semesters, where it can cover UToledo expenses.

Deadline for requests: February 1, 2025

Alan and Susan Lapp Honors Scholarship

Alan Lapp was a 1969 graduate of the Honors Program at UToledo with a major in History. He earned his law degree from UToledo in 1972, and went on to an illustrious career in Columbus, OH as Deputy Chief Counsel for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for 31 years. He then worked as a Hearing Officer for the Ohio Department of Health and the City of Columbus for another 8 years, reflecting his love of, and devotion for, a life of public service.

The Alan and Susan Lapp Honors Scholarship is to benefit the JSHC student who:

is active and in good standing with the Honors College (i.e., has at least a 3.3 cumulative UToledo GPA per this award and is making satisfactory progress toward the Honors medallion)
is an ascending junior or senior
has a demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid
has demonstrated leadership potential and meaningful engagement in university and/or community service.

Preference will be given to students who are conducting research in the fields of environmental ecology, environmental science, environmental justice, and/or public health. Strong preference will be given to students who enhance the social, economic, or cultural diversity of the campus community.

The award is non-renewable and monies will be applied to the student’s financial account.

Deadline for requests: February 1, 2025

David G. Hoch Honors Fund

David G. Hoch was a deeply influential Director of the Honors Program at UToledo. Under his direction for 13 years, the Honors Program doubled in size and Academic House as well as Sullivan Hall were established as the home of UToledo Honors. He was particularly proud of incorporating service learning into the Honors Program and he regularly volunteered alongside his students. He was steadfast in his belief that any student who worked hard deserved a world-class education regardless of their background or income. He passed away on March 21, 2006 at the age of 65. His wife Julie remains actively engaged in the now Honors College.

The David G. Hoch Honors Fund is to benefit the JSHC student who:

is active and in good standing with the Honors College (i.e., has at least a 3.3 cumulative UToledo GPA per this award and is making satisfactory progress toward the Honors medallion)
has a demonstrated need for funds to enhance the student’s Honors experience via tuition, internships, study abroad, and/or conference fees to present their research or to develop as a leader.

The award is non-renewable and monies will be applied to the student’s financial account.

Deadline for Fall/Winter Intersession requests: October 1, 2024
Deadline for Spring requests: February 1, 2025
Deadline for Summer requests: May 1, 2025

Robert L. and Rose Ann Huebner Honors Program Student Assistance Fund

Robert L. & Rose Ann Huebner Honors Program Student Assistance Fund is to benefit the JSHC student who:

is active and in good standing with the Honors College (i.e., has at least a 3.0 cumulative UToledo GPA per this award and is making satisfactory progress toward the Honors medallion)
has encountered a financial emergency which may prohibit pursuit of degree.

The award is non-renewable and monies will be applied to the student’s financial account.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Honors Community Engagement Fund

Are you interested in working within the Toledo community with local nonprofit organizations? If so, apply to receive support from the Honors Community Engagement Fund. E-mail us at honors@utoledo.edu to learn more.

National Scholarships

Competitive Fellowships - The Office of Competitive Fellowships guides both students and faculty through the rigorous process of applying for prestigious scholarly experiences, such as the Fulbright program or Rhodes Scholarship. Opportunities are available in all fields and disciplines.

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UToledo Internships

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