honors
Welcome to the Honors Program at Paradise Valley Community College, where excellence meets opportunity! Here, dedicated students not only thrive academically but also receive substantial financial support through scholarships that cover tuition and fees, allowing you to focus fully on your educational journey. Our prestigious Presidents' Honors Scholarship provides up to four semesters of full tuition coverage for eligible high school graduates with a 3.25 GPA or higher. Additionally, our Honors Achievement Award supports current PVCC students who excel academically with a scholarship of up to $500 per semester.
Join a vibrant community of scholars, engage in enriching experiences like our annual retreat and dynamic student-led events, and distinguish yourself for future success. Explore what Honors at PVCC has to offer and step into a world of academic distinction!
Honors at a Glance
- Scholarships
- Presidents’ Honors Scholarship: Covers tuition up to 15 credit hours plus the registration fee for students who have completed high school within the last three semesters.
- Honors Achievement Award: Up to $500 per semester for continuing students
- Chancellor’s and Foundation Scholarships: Competitive scholarship awards given to one student per academic year.
- Honors-only classes across many disciplines which are taught by dedicated and experienced full-time faculty members.
- Access to our Honors Lounge which offers a cozy place to study, meet with friends, and offers laptop checkouts, free printing, and (sometimes) free food!
- Co-curricular activities which connect you with other students, offer learning support, and invite you into the Honors community.
- Opportunities beyond the classroom which include our Freshman Retreat, Honors Explorer Classes, and leadership opportunities within Honors.