Honors Scholarship Weekends

Feb. 6-7, 2026
Feb. 20-21, 2026

Join us for a chance to receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Students may only attend one Honors Scholarship Weekend.

This an invitation-only event for high-achieving prospective first-year students who have been admitted with honors to Whitworth for fall semester 2026. Incoming first-year students who are admitted with honors are invited to attend one of the Honors Scholarship Weekend events. Students who have not completed their application will not be able to register for this event.

Transfer students do not qualify.

Registration

Event participation is $25 per student. Registration includes dinner, breakfast, an overnight stay in a residence hall and the Honors Scholarship Weekend program. To register and submit the event participation fee, please complete the online registration form.

Please note: Students wishing to stay overnight in a residence hall must register at least two weeks prior to the event. Overnight accommodations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited availability.

About the Event

Evaluation of participants and final selection of honors scholarship recipients is identical for all events. From each Honors Scholarship Weekend event, three students will be selected to each receive a four-year, full-tuition scholarship valued at over $200,000*, and 10 students will receive an additional semifinalist scholarship of $1,000 per year.

All students will be evaluated on the following activities. Learn more about preparing for these activities here.

Discussion with faculty member (prior preparation encouraged)
Individual interview
Essay
Group activity

*The total value of the full-tuition scholarship assumes modest annual tuition increases over four years.

In addition to participating in the evaluated activities listed above, students will also have the opportunity to experience campus life and learn more about Whitworth. Below are some activities you may participate in while visiting campus: