Honors College @ BMCU
Scholarship Details
- Covers 100% tuition, room, and board (student responsible for course fees)
- Non-stackable with other academic awards
- On-campus residency required
What You’ll Experience
✨ Leadership Opportunities
- Represent BMCU as a campus ambassador
- Receive a special Honors College blazer, and walk with an Honor’s Sash at graduation
- Connect with donors, community leaders, and prospective students
✨ Academic Challenge
- Take engaging courses like Critical Thinking and Christian Worldview
- Work with a dedicated faculty advisor to keep you challenged and supported
- Complete a three-semester research project that ends with a professional paper and presentation
✨ Unique Experiences
- Fall service project to give back to the community
- Cultural trips to Mississippi landmarks and historical sites
- Shiloh National Battlefield tour designed just for Honors students
- Compete and present research at the Mississippi Honors Convention
✨ Spiritual Growth
- Be part of a Christ-centered community that cares about your future
- Learn how faith and scholarship go hand in hand
- Support each other through prayer, mentorship, and encouragement
What You’ll Gain
- Strong research and presentation skills for graduate school
- Confidence as a leader and communicator
- Connections with professionals, donors, and peers
- Lifelong friendships and shared experiences
Who Can APPLY?
To apply for the Honors College, you must:
- Have 27+ ACT (or equivalent score)
- Have fewer than 30 college credit hours (students with more than 30 hours may qualify for the Honors Program)
- Be accepted to BMCU
- Submit the following:
Completed Honors College application
A recent photo
A cover letter introducing yourself and describing your:
Skills and experiences
Leadership positions
Honors, awards, and memberships
Community service/volunteerism
A resume with three professional references.
FAFSA filed with the BMCU Financial Aid Office
What Are the Requirements?
Maintain a 3.0 GPA to keep your scholarship
Live on campus (required for the full scholarship)
Participate in:
Fall service project
Cultural learning trip
Mississippi Honors Convention
Three-semester research project with a paper and presentation
Contact US!
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 662.685.4771 (Ext. 141 or 145)
Fax: 662.685.4773
Mailing Address:
201 W. Main St. Blue Mountain, MS 38610
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
*College hours may vary during holidays and breaks.
Office Location: Lower level of the Paschal Student Union Building
