Honors Program
until Friday, August 1, 2025.
Please contact: honors@southmountaincc.edu
Reach Higher with the SMCC Honors Program!
Are you ready to challenge yourself, connect with driven peers, and unlock new opportunities? The Honors Program at South Mountain Community College is your gateway to a richer college experience—academically, socially, and financially.
Whether you’re just graduating high school or already a continuing student, we offer two scholarship options to support your academic journey.
Presidents’ Honors Scholarship
For recent high school grads with a GPA of 3.25+
If you graduated from a high school in Maricopa County within the last 18 months and have an unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher, you could receive:
- Full in-county tuition (up to 15 credits) + registration fee
- Renewable for up to 4 semesters (or 8 if pursuing an MCCCD Bachelor's degree)
- Must start at SMCC within 3 semesters of graduation and reside in Maricopa County
- Value: Up to $1,470 per semester
Does not cover books, supplies, or additional class fees. Any financial amount over the scholarship award is the student’s responsibility.
Honors Achievement Award
For continuing students with a cumulative college GPA of 3.25+ and 12+ completed credits
If you’ve already completed at least 12 credits at a Maricopa college and maintained a 3.25 GPA, this participation-based award can earn you up to:
- $500 per semester based on credits completed
- Open to students taking 6 or more credit hours
- Awarded at the end of the semester upon meeting all participation requirements
No reapplication needed once you’re an active participant as long as you maintain eligibility.
Why Join the Honors Program?
- Work closely with passionate faculty and curious peers
- Engage in in-depth academic research and unique intellectual experiences
- Receive Honors credit on your transcript and potential graduation recognition
- Participate in conferences, lectures, and community activities
- Eligibility for special scholarships and recommendations
Graduating Honors students may also be eligible for the prestigious Honors medallion and special commencement recognition if they complete 15 Honors credits with a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher.