

The Honors Program in Engagement & Scholarship annually recognizes the contributions and achievements of Honors students through three distinct awards: Excellence in Community Service; Excellence in Leadership; and Outstanding Honors Capstone.
Excellence in Community Service
- Recognizes excellence in volunteer work with charitable, nonprofit, church, or similar organizations within the community
- All students participating in the Honors Program at MSU are eligible for the award
- Nomination form and letter of recommendation required
Excellence in Leadership
- Recognizes outstanding leadership through a commitment to academics and leadership experiences while at MSU
- All students participating in the Honors Program at MSU who have a 3.5 GPA or higher are eligible for the award
- Nomination form and letter of recommendation required
Outstanding Honors Program Capstone
- Recognizes exceptional development of an Honors Program capstone portfolio
- All students in the Honors program completing a capstone portfolio in the current academic year are eligible for the award. Submission of a draft portfolio is permissible.
- Selection criteria include: quality of writing, appropriateness of artifacts, organization, and design
- Nomination form and letter of recommendation required