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Physics Research Leads to Goldwater Scholarship for CNS senior
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Opportunity: Pearson Prize

The Pearson Foundation has selected The National Society of Collegiate Scholars to administer the Pearson Prize for Higher Education. The prize will award $225,000 to students at 2 and 4-year institutions who meet the eligibility criteria. On behalf of the Pearson Foundation, NSCS is awarding 20 (twenty) $10,000 awards and 50 (fifty) $500 awards.

At NSCS we pride ourselves on being the exclusive community for recognizing and elevating high achievers, so of course we are proud to be part of this amazing initiative and have the opportunity to share it with you and your students. To learn more about the Pearson Prize please visit: www.pearsonfoundation.org/ pearsonprize.

Office for Honors, Research and International Study

OHRIS is located in room 3.04 in Painter Hall (PAI), just northeast of the tower between the Biological Laboratory (BIO) and Welch Hall (WEL) on 24th Street.

Mailing Address: The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences - Office of the Dean 1 University Station G2550 Austin, TX 78712

Graduating with Honors

Find out more about graduating with honors.

Honors & Scholarships

There are a number of ways that undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences can earn honors distinction during their time at The University of Texas at Austin.

College of Natural Sciences Honors Program

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In response to an increase in the number of elite applicants to the College of Natural Sciences Honors Program, we have expanded our 2010 entering freshmen class of honors students. However, to maintain one of the most important features of our honors program, small cohort size, we have divided our incoming cohort based on interest indicated in application materials. The CNS Honors Program features smaller courses developed specifically for honors students, priority access to the college's honors courses, dedicated academic advising, and participation in our nationally recognized Freshman Research Initiative.

Dean's Scholars Honors - Dean's Scholars Honors is a 4-year degree program in which students earn a Bachelors of Science that is designated as an honors degree in any of the majors offered by the College of Natural Sciences. This program focuses on an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum that features more elective hours than standard degree plans and culminates in an Honors Research Thesis.

Health Science Honors - The Health Science Honors Program is UT’s first honors program specifically for students interested in the health professions. In addition to the resources mentioned above, HSH will provide access to an extensive array of clinical and research internships, and will provide support for career exploration and a capstone health sciences presentation.

Departmental Honors and Theses

Students can apply for Departmental Honors programs or complete an honors research thesis in their major.

GPA-based Distinction

You can achieve a high GPA and be recognized with one (or more) of the following distinctions:

The college also recognizes its Dean's Honored Graduates at graduation every year, who are selected by a faculty committee from the graduating class.

Honor Societies

You can join one of the many Honor Societies.

Scholarships and Fellowships

There are several scholarships and fellowships available for students in the College of Natural Sciences, as well as out-of-state tuition waivers.

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