President’s Honors Scholarship

All students admitted annually to the Honors College become "President's Scholars." Each admitted Scholar to the Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC) will receive a President's Honors Scholarship (PHS) up to a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate studies. The dollar value of the PHS may vary in a progressive fashion from one academic year to the next and will be determined by the Honors Council (the governing body of SFHC). For the 2025-26 AY, the PHS is set at $6,000 per academic year ($3,000 per semester), which can be used towards educationally-related expenses (such as tuition and student fees).

The President's Honors Scholarship also includes:

• Housing stipend for those who choose to live in Fresno State's on-campus residence hall, comparable to the cost of a community double room.
  • Note: The room assignment is at the discretion of the University Housing Office.
  • For the 2025-26 AY, the value of this stipend has been set at $6,175 (Fall 2025 = $3,137; Spring 2026 = $3,038).
• Priority registration for all courses.
• 25-student limit in honors classes.
  • Smaller class sizes mean a more intimate, personal learning environment that encourages discussion and fosters relationships between students and faculty.
• Individual study and advising from the university’s premier honors professors.
• Use of the Smittcamp Family Honors College office.
  • Located near the center of campus, the Honors College office offers a relaxed environment where students can interact with Honors College staff and faculty. The Honors College office has computers, printers, a copier, the Rodemeyer Conference Room, a lounge, a kitchen, and other amenities for your exclusive use.
• Extended library borrowing privileges.
• Opportunity for international study abroad programs.
• Regular interaction with the university president.
• Inscribed Smittcamp Family Honors College medallion and stole at graduation.
• University Honors on diploma.