Scholarships and Internships

JSHC Scholarships

*These funds are only available to UToledo students after they have begun attending classes here. To apply for the four Honors-exclusive scholarships below, please complete the scholarship application form linked here. 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 3.3 cumulative UToledo GPA and is making satisfactory progress toward the Honors medallion)
is an ascending sophomore who is enrolled in an arts, 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, 2022

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 and is making satisfactory progress toward the Honors medallion)
is an ascending junior or senior enrolled in an arts, humanities, or social sciences program
has a demonstrated commitment to community engagement or public service
has a demonstrated need for funds for tuition, books, internships, conferences, research, or other academically meaningful pursuits

Priority will be given to minority applicants.

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

Deadline for requests: February 1, 2022

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 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 attendance to present a paper

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

Deadline for Fall/Winter Intersession requests: October 1, 2021
Deadline for Spring requests: February 1, 2022
Deadline for Summer requests: May 1, 2022

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 3.3 cumulative UToledo GPA 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. This opportunity is further described at the application site here.

National Scholarships

Barry Goldwater Scholarship - For current sophomores and juniors with a background in Math, Science, and Engineering with a career focus in research. The internal deadline is TBD, and the program deadline is TBD. For more information, go to: www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html.

Harry S. Truman Scholarships - For students interested in pursuing a graduate degree linked to a future career in public service. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. The internal deadline is TBD, and the program deadline is TBD. For more information, go to: www.truman.gov.

Morris Udall Scholarships - For current sophomores and juniors with interests in Environmental Issues, Community Health Care, and Public Policy Issues related to Native American and Alaska Native communities. The internal deadline is TBD, and the program deadline is TBD. For more information, go to: www.udall.gov.

Marshall Scholarship – This scholarship is for U.S. citizens possessing a four-year degree in order to help finance graduate study (up to two years) in the U.K. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.7; the field of study is open, with up to 40 awards each year. The deadline is TBD. For more information, go to www.marshallscholarship.org/about/generalinformation.

James Madison Scholarship - For students who are committed to teaching American History, American Government, and Social Studies in grades 7-12. The award is for tuition to work on an M.A. in related areas. The internal deadline is TBD, and the program deadline is TBD. For more information, go to: www.jamesmadison.com.

Application Process: Students can apply for the above national scholarships by contacting Chessica Oetjens (chessica.oetjens@utoledo.edu). To apply, a student must be nominated by UToledo after an internal review of the candidates.

Other UToledo Scholarships

Competitive Fellowships - The Competitive Fellowships Initiative in the UToledo Center of International Studies and Programs (CISP) brings together faculty and other campus leaders for a centralized effort to assist with the rigorous process of applying and preparing for these opportunities. University of Toledo students interested in prestigious scholarly experiences, such as the Fulbright program or a Rhodes Scholarship, have a resource to help them secure those awards.

Find More UToledo Scholarships Here! - A helpful tool for locating general university, college and departmental scholarship opportunities.

UToledo Internships

Career Services Internships: Learn about the multitude of internship opportunities for UToledo students through the Office of Career Services.