Why Choose Rio Salado Honors?

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Rio Salado College Honors Your Achievements

The Honors Program offers a variety of scholarships to reward students who maintain a GPA at or above 3.25. Part-time, full-time, traditional, non-traditional, dual enrollment, and dental students are all welcome to apply!

Chancellor's Scholarship

Chancellor's Scholarship

One scholarship awarded annually that covers tuition and fees for one full year, up to 18 credits per semester, to a Honors Achievement Award student.

Foundation Scholarship

Foundation Scholarship

Qualifying applicants must also qualify for the Honors Achievement Award and be enrolled at least 6 credit hours per semester for the upcoming academic year.

Honors Program at a Glance

Benefits

  • Cash scholarships and awards
  • Honors credit that is reflected on your college transcript
  • Co-curricular opportunities
  • Free tickets to the Musical Instrument Museum and the Phoenix Symphony
  • Help in applying for additional scholarships
  • Access to Honors Forum Lectures and workshops
  • Honors Projects designed to expand your critical thinking, writing, and language skills
  • Class sections available only to Honors students

Honors Program Eligibility

Eligibility for an Honors Scholarship at Rio Salado (HAA, PHS, Chancellor, Foundation):

  • Your first course must be taken at Rio Salado College
  • You must have completed 12 credit hours at Rio
  • You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25

Get Started Today!

  • Honors Fall enrollment is from May 1 - October 25.
  • Honors Spring enrollment is from November 1 - March 15.
  • Rio has 16-semester start dates per fall and spring term.
  • There are still funds available!

To get started, visit the Honors Scholarships page to see a list of available scholarships, eligibility requirements, and application information.

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